The answer, in so many words, always boiled down to this: tending orchids linked each one of us to what was mysterious, beautiful, and profoundly awe-inspiring on this planet in a way that nothing else could. Orchids wind up demanding to surround you. They demand your passion for life. In return, they will reward you with sublime beauty, and, if you’re attentive, orchids will transport you to distant and mysterious shores.

We want you to visit those shores with us.

And we created the OrchidTalk Orchid Forums to ensure that your journeys leave you surprised and filled with joy.

One of our awarded Paphs! Now Registered: Paph. RVO Blushing Dancer 'Baybay' HCC/AOS. (77 points!)

Take your time here to browse our orchid site, explore the Orchid Forum where orchids are the main topic of conversation and you can chat with growers from all over the world.  While you are here, be sure to pick up some repotting and growing tips in our orchid care section. We are strong supporting members of the Sierra Club, and make it our goal to help conserve the natural resources that make orchids possible in the first place.

I know you will enjoy your journeys with us. I urge you to keep coming back!  Check out some of our Orchid Videos

About US

After growing orchids for over sixteen years and tending quantities of orchid plants, Louis Aszod and Bruce Brown decided to team up and create RVO, River Valley Orchidworks, an orchid community and virtual home on the web where they can share and trade knowledge with folks who grow orchids from all over the planet. This prompted the creation of the OrchidTalk Orchid Forum where they have given a place for new growers to advanced growers to come together and discuss orchid growing and cultivation. Their nursery is located behind their home in Clarksville, Arkansas. In the forums, you will see many photos of their beautiful orchid blooms and plants. They welcome visits from the OrchidTalk orchid forum members, but ask that you make an appointment before stopping by.

And the newest awarded Paph: Paph. Henrietta Fujiwara 'RVO OrchidTalk' HCC/AOS with 78 points! See this thread in OrchidTalk to view the Award Certificate from the American Orchid Society.

Bruce Brown is Professor of Theatre Design & Technology at University of the Ozarks in Clarksville AR, and he spends many of his spare hours furthering the education and growth of his students by encouraging their exploration of different design philosophies. He maintains the OrchidTalk Orchid Forum and is the President for his orchid society.

Louis Aszod is currently in graduate school working on his Masters in Counseling and will be a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor on completion of his degree. On occasion, he writes short horror and science fiction for publication. When hectic schedules and business permit, they both love to explore and travel.