I was a big fan of Oak Hill Gardens in Chicago, IL, but their new owners have bumped up the prices, and do not attend the orchid shows in my area, unlike Greg at Oak Hill. The majority of my collection came from them, and I miss them terribly. The new owners have also moved all of the plant stock further north into Wisconsin, which is too far for me to drive. Chicago was far enough.
I've been starting to buy more from Windswept in Time, and so far, I've been happy with their plants. The prices aren't quite as good as Oak Hill, but the plants are healthy, and they have a good selection. Also, Edgar Stehli is a very kind and informative seller, with whom I enjoy talking. I'll be happy to continue buying orchids from him in the future. I believe they're located in the Cleveland, OH area. Edit: I should add that his educational background is in biology, and his wife, Kim, has an educational background in horticulture, if I'm not mistaken. They make a great team, and I trust in their knowledge.
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