Actually, I hated extractions, Jim. It seemed, well, just so mundane.
I just got in from what was supposed to be a 45 minute program, presented to a Garden Club. It lasted over an hour and I would probably still be there, answering questions, if I had not said I had a contractor coming at 11:00, and had to close the program.
I will be at our Extension Service office Friday, giving away trees.
Elaine, all my Vanilla orchids are in a greenhouse, and are actively putting on length/leaves. I don't know about whether you need to bring yours in in the winter months. I would have to do some research to see whether these plants can be part or even fully deciduous. Mine are now pretty well established, with vines up to 3' long. I have never seen leaf-drop, other than when the parts were much smaller and then, those never made it. I really never knew why. All mine HAVE TO BE BROUGHT IN. I have several of my Sarcoglottis with stems, some with 1" stems and some with 12" stems. I am still waiting for those little green dragons to pop out.
