cmiyashiita

>Ron in CA <rpbohl@xxxxxx> wrote:
*
>Hi all,

>I have been reading your post for several days now and have gained
>much needed information.* I live in Southern California and have put
>up a small 6 by 20 foot greenhouse.* I also have the ability to grow
>many orchids outside.* With this information in mind I am wanting to
>start collecting orchids.* I am asking you all for your suggestions of
>what to start with and work my way up to.* I know you all can help me
>with this.* Thanks for all the help before hand.* Happy Gardening* Ron

>PS* if you have any special places you order them from that would be a
>big help also.

I would check out the local orchid society meetings.  They have raffle tables
which consist of plants usually brought by the speaker.  At $1.00 a ticket
you might win a couple orchids if you buy $20.00 worth of tickets.  Also at the
meetings, members bring extra plants that they sell with a portion of the
money going to the society.  These plants are usually very healthy and disease
free and a good bargain.  Some are in bloom and some are babies.  If you buy
babies, factor in the time you have to wait for blooms (and try to figure if you
will kill them before that time) bec time and space can be used for bigger
plants that give more immediate satisfaction.  The sales table plants are usually
great bargains, but you can always ask someone's opinion about the plant. 

www.aos.org has info on local societies, their locations, meeting times and
contacts.  That site also has lots of info on culture, books, vendors and
orchid shows.  It seems that societies have sales in the fall and spring (right now
in fact!).  Orchids bloom at different times of the year, so if you go to the
shows keep in mind you may not see a plant you're looking for bec it isn't in
bloom.  If you can, try to go to the show at Santa Barbara.  Lots of vendors
and orchids to see and buy!  Good thing you can grow outside.  That greenhouse
may fill up fast.  Costco website usually has some nice affordable greenhouse
packages.

If you like big cattleyas, Marty's Orchids in Hawaii (rushpo on ebay) has
great huge plants and wonderful bargains.

Carolyn Miyashita
Northern California



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