[meriboo]

Are there any Orchid Societies in the area? My husband said he would move to TV if there was one in the area.

[redwitch]

Checked with the rec centers, there are several gardening groups, but none specifically for orchids. He could, of course, ask that one be formed -- he'd have to fill out a survey, the Sun would ask if people were interested for 3 weeks and, if enough said yes, a club would be formed.

It seems the nearest Orchid Society is in Orlando, which is a little over an hour's drive away, so not that far but not quite what I would call "in the area."

[meriboo]

Thanks for the information. Hopefully we will be villagers....then he can try and get a group started.

[Just Susan]

Meriboo we are not there yet, but I could see me getting back into orchids. They are my favorite to grow.

[mom2five]

I bought 3 orchid plants for $10 at the Marion Flea Market and they stayed in flower for months. I stuck them in the ground in a shady outside as instructed before I left on Monday and will be very curious to see if they survive. If you ever do put an Orchid society together I would love to learn more about these wonderful plants.

[Rokinronda]

Hey guess what! Looks like there is an orchid society close by! Found this with a bit of research....The Mid-Lakes Orchid Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cultural Arts Center in Leesburg. To join, call Donna at 352-787-9003.

[Just Susan]

See just another reason why TV is Paradise. What do you want? Okay here it is!!

Mom2five, that's 2 things we will be doing together.

Ronda, thanks for the research. You going to join too? You can create a new hybrid...a dancing orchid named RockinRonda.

[Rokinronda]

I adore orchids but my thumb isn't green. see?? :bigthumbsup: Changing avatar to iris gimp original drawing....or a big thumb! My indoor plants are cactus, jade and ivy cuttings. If nature can nurture them outdoors, I'm in........but with frosts I'm not sure??

[Just Susan]

You are going to be surprised at how easy they are to grow. The Minnesota State Flower is the Lady Slipper. An orchid! Trust me we get freezes here. ;D They grow wild in our forests.

Here is a picture

[Rokinronda]

On an occaision or 2 driving down 27 I have seen a guy on the side of the road selling orchid plants for $5 and I told Ed someday I was going to buy a few!! I love the beauty of flowers. Thanks for the beautiful picture of the lady slippers! I put a cactus hunk in the ground last year and had an amazing flower....will look for pic.

[Just Susan]

I love orchids because they are hardy and durable, under all that beauty. Whenever my kitchen & bath designs were photographed professionally I always insisted that they include an orchid plant somewhere in the shot. It was sort of my signature.