Kim says, "I was genetically imprinted on all things botanical in my fathers retail orchid & tropicals nursery.  I elected not to go into the family business full time, but have always maintained my interest and a large collection of 'this and that'.  I have grown orchids since 1968, specializing in 'slippers' (primarily Paphiopedilum), with Paph fairrieanum my favorite species, smaller Vandaceous plants and a sprinkling of Cattleyas, Aussie Dendrobiums & Cymbidiums.  I do a little breeding in several genera, so I often have a variety of extra plants, seedlings and occasionally flasks for sale."  Kim will be speaking about growing various Cattleyas "from flask to blooming flowers".