Donna, I used to grow orchids when I lived North of Boston..They did go outside in the spring and came back in the fall...I had a great room with tons of sunshine and they were very happy on the window sill. There are many compact Cattleya that I find very easy to grow and bloom..but you do have to have good sun in the winter. They typically bloomed twice a year for me. I know Marble Branch Farms .com has a few and SVO.com has some in the compact category...and as you may have read from other posters..while you can get some amazing bargains on Phalenopsis plants ...they are challenging to grow outdoors for most of us. If you don't have great sun inside , many people rig up racks with lights and are quite successful . Good luck and above all, have fun!
