Designing a greenhouse for orchid growing

by Ron Hellendall

1. Jim McGuinn
   11 months ago
   Hi Ron, I'm pretty new myself to growing orchids although I killed several years ago. In more recent times I started out like a lot of others by purchasing some from local grocery store. and was amazed that I kept them alive and most rebloomed the next year. I live in central TX, and it gets too hot in the summertime and too cold in the winter for Orchids outdoors. I had a conventual small greenhouse until the Wind took it away. I could keep it cool enough for some verities, but found it impossible to keep warm in the winter. I am looking at alternatives. I want something similar to what the "POT" growers are doing. I want it temperature controlled, along with an automated watering system. At least to the point that we don't have to be tied down to it. So I'll be fowling along. Jim
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   Carol Holdren
   11 months ago
   You can look up societies, vendors and orchid grower on our site. And orchid shows are a great way to see a lot of orchids. Those are listed on the site also. There is an older book that was always considered the “bible” of orchid growing and you can buy it used. Home Orchid Growing by Rebecca Northen has old names but is still a great book.
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   Carol Holdren
   11 months ago
   Hi Ron, Welcome! I’m sure others will have advice for you - the orchid community is great. I would suggest you join the local orchid society, which I think is Triangle Orchid Society. Going to their meetings can show you what orchids locals are growing. There are many different orchids with different light and temperature requirements; knowing what you want to grow is crucial. You can also visit vendors to see their growing areas. Good luck! Carol