My light garden

[b amateur]

Amen, Stephen.Much better than any salon.Brad

[stefpix]

I think in NY if the building gets foreclosed the new owner has to honor the temants leases... Guess it is not like that in mIchigan.

I think my electric went up 20 / 30 $
4 25 W CFLs , 4 40 W T12 tubes.

Was wondering if spending 30 / 40 bucks on T5 s at HD woudl basically make me save money as the wattage is about half of he T12 and to my eye appear brighter. they are 3 ft instead of 4 ft.
Was wondering if some plexi mirror strategically placed would increase the foot candles.

[Des]

Hey Brad those plants look as snug as a bug in a rug ,
I am always truly amazed at how you guys grow your plants under lights. Must be one of your favorite places for a Sunday afternoon siesta.

[b amateur]

Stefano,the house sits empty.There is no new owner and the bank doesn't have a rental service.For what they are asking for it,it will sit empty for a long time.Des, the only one that has enough room for a siesta in there is the cat. I broke a spike off a Phal watering another one hanging above it! No worries,it broke above a node and will start another spike from that point. Brad

[Sandy4453]

FANTASTIC! Definitely paradise.

One can never have too many orchids...just too little space...no matter how much space that is...so, I've learned!

Enjoy!

[bodaciousbonsai]

Originally Posted by b amateur

It's cramped,it's packed,but it's my little bit of paradise.A nice place to sit with a good book and a cup of tea on a cold,gray winter day...75'+,60-70% humidity,and tons of light.The chids love it and so do the cats.The room is 15'x15' with 10' ceiling in the basement.Lights on 14+ hours a day,three fans on with the lights,one fan on 24/7,75'+ daytime,60'+- night temps,cold humidifier on 24/7, and you don't want my utility bills,but worth every cent to me. Brad

HMMMM! this looks quite familiar

[b amateur]

My brother!Nice stuff you got there.Is that a cat perched on the chair in the window?And what is planted in the brown,round orchid pot that look suspiciously like a candle holder?My candle holder has Phal 'Everspring King' Masichino,a rescue that was being tossed by a florest. Brad

[Ranchnanny]

Wow Brad so many goodies. I would be like a kid in a candy store in there.


Sheridan

[bodaciousbonsai]

yes that is a Sedria japonicona minmaru in a tea light holder. and yep thats my ragdoll hershey.

[b amateur]

Thanks Sheridan....Bodacious,that is one nice Sedirea.I have the regular plain ol' S japonica.Where,may I ask, did you find that little gem? Brad