gorgeous 'Princess Michiko' Ursula...I never knew how many plants were fragrant...it's definitely a plus!
Elaine, your Blc. Punakea has such great form and practically glows like a stained glass..gorgeous!
That's one happy Catt, Brenda!

Thanks Gigi, those baskets are hard to find now. Does anyone know where I can get some. I've only seen plastic and wooden slatted ones.

to the new folks!

Well, we got outbid on the house we were wanting so it is back to searching. In the meantime we are continuing the projects here. The greenhouse is really doing well this year as the winter has not fully set in with heavy cold. We haven't fired up the RMH because it is just not cold enough. Right now a space heater is just fine keeping the GH at 59°F-60°F at night.

This is a poor photo, but it was chilly this morning and we wanted to get this back to the MBG. This is Vanda Wacharin (V. Yip Sum Wah x Sagarik Gold), an old hybrid from 1975. It has been rehabbing in my greenhouse. It went back to the Memphis Botanic Garden today in full bloom and free of fungal/bacterial infection. I am a proud parent.

What a good job you did with that Vanda, it is a beauty.

Sorry about the house, trying to buy one can be discouraging these days not to mention complicated.

Wow, that one's a fabulous color. Nice job on the rehab, Melissa!

Good work, Melissa. You might just find and purchase an even nicer house!

Love the color on that Vanda...and great job restoring it, Melissa !
I'm sorry you did not get the house...it seems like the economy has sprung right back , at least as far as
real estate goes. Fingers crossed for you that another gem comes your way soon.

Pot. Psycho Bride 'NN' just glowing in the afternoon sun....I wish the flower spikes were just a tiny bit taller
it's so busy with all the leaves and 3 spikes blooming.




looking pretty cool on the shady side of the bench..Lc. Final Blue 'Royal Purple'

I grew approximately 2 dozen 'Royal Purple' from flask, grew them for 1-3 years, and never saw one bloom. They were all sold by the time they became "teen" plants. I would have loved to have seen those flowers. Good growing, Lindsey.

Oh Lindsey, I love them both!! Such nice blooms!!

Melissa, great job! That is a beautiful and full spike on that Vanda!

I wish I could take some credit with these two.. Both were purchased in bud. One of my plants from foster care has bloomed. It came back without its tag... And doesn't match up with any of my records.


So I'm guessing that it's my sisters plant that got in the wrong car!

I won't tell.

I love that Vanda Melissa.

Hmmm Lindsey's Catts are pretty and..they probably smell great too. Even the no tag one is pretty to me!

Wow! So pretty.

Pretty catts Lindsey!

Love those delicate pastels! The Royal Purple is just stunning.

Vanda Coerulea



NOID catt


A splash of color after 4 rainy days


Another NOID catt

Brenda, they are just beautiful! I like all three!

I just may have to spring for one of those "blues". I probably "need" more than two Vanda.

All stunning but that noid catt is lovely, the snowy white really contrasts well with the purple.

Oh, go ahead Ken, you know you need another orchid.