In 1996 Daryl Yerdon joined the New Hampshire Orchid Society and purchased his first orchid at the annual show in Nashua, NH.  Daryl's orchid collection has grown from that first orchid to over 1000(?) plants.  In 2009 Daryl was awarded the Sawyer Family Advanced Grower Trophy recognizing him as an expert grower for the NHOS.  Daryl frequently displays his orchids at many local orchid society shows, where many of his plants have received a variety of awards from the American Orchid Society.   From 2010 until 2021 Daryl was the owner of Kelley’s Korner Orchid Supplies which was sold and relocated to Pennsylvania.

Currently the New Hampshire Orchid Society President and long time MOS member; Daryl will cover the common insect and pest problems encountered by growers in our area. He has grown orchids for over 25 years without the use of hazardous chemicals or insecticides. We will cover insect pests, bacterial and environmental problems common to orchid growers. Daryl will discuss how to safely manage pest or disease problems with an emphasis on preventative care to avoid these situations and keep your plants healthy.