Stuart,

There used to be a nursury in the Richmond area that would take out of bloom
plants from people and board them until they bloomed again. The idea was
that it was cheaper to board that plant than buy new plants in bloom. Each
year you got a bigger plant and even better if it was a gift from family
member you got the memories.

I think they charged by the month and by the size of the plant but I don't
recall the cost.

For some well to do folks who always want a blooming plant they would drop
the plant off and pick up another one in bloom. Sounds like a great
business in a wealthy area.

I don't believe they offer this service any longer.

Good growing,
Gene