Toni: We have participants from all over the place, including several in
south Florida.

I can't grow my inventory on trees [hard to sell that way G], but I have
and continue to naturalize both "scraps" [old backbulbs from repotting the
inventory] and orchids from my personal collection. It's a great way to
grow, if you have the climate -- and yes, those that had been established
for any length of time weathered last year's hurricanes pretty well.
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"Toni" wrote in message
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Hi all- I am new to the group.

I am wondering if any/many in this group grow all of their orchids
outdoors
in a naturalized setting?

I bought several species many years ago, had rotten luck with them, got
angry and tied them into trees with a "sink or swim" attitude. Wouldn't
you
know it they have done better for me this way than when I kept them babied
in baskets.
Over the years I have collected many more and primarily keep Dendrobiums,
Vandas, a few Cats, Oncydiums, and some Phals- a couple of other odds and
ends but mostly those.

I do feed- when I feed the rest of the garden I slop some
onto the orchids g, but I don't do much more. Mother Nature seems to be
doing pretty well on her own. If it gets cold it gets cold, and if a storm
comes through they just have to hold on- I never detatch any to bring
inside.

In trying to get a feel for this group in the last few days I don't
believe
I have run into anyone else who keeps all their plants exclusively in
trees
and I just have to wonder how well my stories and problems will fit in
here?
Do folks struggling with indoor humidity problems really want to hear
about
my "mount 'em and forget about 'em" plants?

I'm not much of a joiner so don't do clubs, and rarely have the time to
get
to a show- but gardening is my passion and I sure do enjoy sitting outside
gazing up into a tree and seeing fabulous color.

And is there a FAQ available?

Toni
South Florida USA
Zone 10