What info in your spreadsheet / database?

[theredhead]

I guess this is really 2 questions.

First, what do you all use/prefer to track your orchid information? Excel? Access? Something custom? My Mom generally keeps her info in a notebook, but I'm a high tech type of gal. I would prefer a solution that allows me to include pictures. Does anyone care to share info about their great solution?

Second, what info is beneficial to keep? Obviously basic info (name, date purchased, date bloomed, etc.), but what about other details?

Thanks.

-the redhead-