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Old 08-28-2008, 07:46 PM
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Hello All

We are Gary and Donna and have been growing a large varity of Orchids over the last 20 years in different places that we have lived in the greater Los Angeles area. Currently we have about 300 orchids that we grow either outdoors most of the year and about 40 percent come indoors in winter. Recently we got a 6'*8' alluminum double pane greenhouse and now the plants are doing way better, I have a low mister so as not to get leaves wet in greenhouse but outdoors my misters are above to provide some moister to plants. I also grow a wide verity of other exotics and rare plants. I try to grow to specimum size, not into selling but trading is good.

Orchids are Gary's addiction, but we only grow what we know will grow for us.

Gary is a Landscaper in the area and trained in horticulter and has been growing plants since 9 years old.

Thanks look forward to meeting some of you.

Donna and Gary

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Old 08-28-2008, 07:59 PM
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Hi Donna and Gary! Welcome to the Orchid Board! With 20 years of experience, I am sure you will have a lot of useful advice for those of us, like me, who have not been growing orchids for nearly as long as you two have been! And don't forget, if you have pictures, we love to see 'em!
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Old 08-28-2008, 08:33 PM
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Welcome guys! How do I know it's Donna posting? Still, when you guys get a chance between landscaping jobs, why not post some pics of your 'chids?
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Old 08-28-2008, 08:49 PM
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Aboard so happy you have found the OB neighborhood. Don't hesitate to chime in anytime, with 20 yrs experience I am sure you will be helping so many of us.

Yep Ross is right we love s here at the OB and even have a place for you to store them....your own personal gallery
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Old 08-29-2008, 01:01 PM
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Welcome to Orchid Board!
Sounds like ya'll have it going on in the orchid world!
Click on different links and either ask questions or answer them when you can.

Happy Growing!
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Old 08-29-2008, 01:19 PM
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Donna and Gary to the club house
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Old 08-29-2008, 04:02 PM
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I thought I recognized that user name. Hey Gary! Welcome to the orchid board. I look forward to reading your posts. All my Mexican Laelias are in spike right now, and when they bloom I'll send you an e-mail to come over and check them out.
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Old 08-29-2008, 04:05 PM
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Hello & Welcome!

So glad you found the place!

Looking forward to hearing more from you and seeing photos!!!
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Old 09-02-2008, 11:56 AM
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what other kinds of exotic and rare plants do you grow?
Inquiring minds want to know!

Lee
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