It's Not My Fault!

[Lorraine]

It's done, it's got irrigation, it's got chids moved in..now to get a couple decent pictures for you My husband says I need a new project! ......REDLANDS here I come

[mollycart1]

Hmmm. New Project = how many more NEW orchids you can put in your shade house?

[Lorraine]

Here are the chids all moved in. Irrigation system is working great. New roots already on the vandas. and still room for whoever I find at Redlands next week

[CTB]

Congrats! Looks great, hope our Florida growers see this, amazing just what can be done in a very small area to increase our orchid space, while living in paradise.. The lattice fence comes in plastic too if someone wanted to use it on a frame for porch or patio growing. Nice job. What material did you use for your roll down shades?

[Lorraine]

Thanks Carol,

I used shade cloth (beige 65%)from Lowes for across the top and the front cover. I put grommets across the top to attach and make it removable, also on the 2 sides. the bottom on the side folds up to the top and the middle one folds up and catches the u hook too. I used synthetic webbing with a ring on each end to loop around and catch the middle so it won't sag. This is in a really hot spot and when you stand just inside the temp drops. Wow...big difference for these plants and me when I'm repotting in the area..

[bellini girl]

Nice job Lorraine. I'm totally jealous. Be sure to post again...AFTER the show when no doubt you'll double the population. 'cos right now they look soooo lonely