Retired on the Mendocino Coast

[kman]

Hello:

After 32 years in the non-orchid nursery business, I am happily retired with ample greenhouse space. I began growing Cymbidiums some 66 years ago, and Paphs are a new focus for me, and quickly becoming my primary interest. Our ocean moderated cool climate is wonderful for Cymbidiums, Mexican Laelias, Aussie Dendrobiums, Disas, Masdevallias and Odontoglossums as well.

Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing to the forum.

Kermit

 

[Ray]

Welcome aboard, Kermit.

 

[GuRu]

Hello and awarm welcome to ST from Germany.

 

[Linus_Cello]

Hi Kermit. Which business were you in before? Salvias?

 

[kman]

Yes, the genus Salvia was our focus for the last 20 years. Still maintaining and expanding our VIBE and BODACIOUS lines of mass market plants. Two new introductions hit the market in 2025 with more in the pipeline.

I wish I was young enough to hybridize Paphs and Cymbidiums. For now it's just time to enjoy the work and talents of others.

 

[spujr]

Hi! I'm sort of close to you, welcome! I live near Sacramento.

 

[Djthomp28]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Heather]

OMG two of my addictions just crashed into each other!

Welcome Kermit! What a treat to have you here. I’m down in Sac and work for a large nursey where Salvia has become my outdoor garden addiction! We have terrible soil and it’s one of the easiest things to grow and keeps my pollinators very happy. I’m eagerly awaiting the incoming new varieties this year!

 

[JRO]

Yes, the genus Salvia was our focus for the last 20 years. Still maintaining and expanding our VIBE and BODACIOUS lines of mass market plants. Two new introductions hit the market in 2025 with more in the pipeline.

I wish I was young enough to hybridize Paphs and Cymbidiums. For now it's just time to enjoy the work and talents of others.

Bodacious Smokey Jazz is one of my favorite Salvias. Have fun with the Paphs!

 

[southernbelle]

Hello:

After 32 years in the non-orchid nursery business, I am happily retired with ample greenhouse space. I began growing Cymbidiums some 66 years ago, and Paphs are a new focus for me, and quickly becoming my primary interest. Our ocean moderated cool climate is wonderful for Cymbidiums, Mexican Laelias, Aussie Dendrobiums, Disas, Masdevallias and Odontoglossums as well.

Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing to the forum.

Kermit

Welcome!!! You’ve found a great forum! Great to have you!! We are all jealous of ample greenhouse space!! Don’t fill it up too fast!!

 

[kman]

Thank you all for your kind words. After so many years in a production environment it is a real pleasure to be able to grow as a hobby. And there is so much to learn.

 

[hkunberger]

Welcome from Virginia! I am a huge fan of paphs and a recent fan of salvias. I planted a lovely blue variety last year and they were amazing-and required no maintenance!

 

[tomp]

Welcome Kman. I’m pretty close too. I live in Sonoma but my greenhouse space is on the coast near Bolinas. “Ample greenhouse space” that’s pure luxury!

 

[kman]

Good to know so many folks are close by. Growing on the Pacific coast is a real pleasure. Mild weather makes it so much easier for so many varieties.

 

[Ldmvett]

Hello:

After 32 years in the non-orchid nursery business, I am happily retired with ample greenhouse space. I began growing Cymbidiums some 66 years ago, and Paphs are a new focus for me, and quickly becoming my primary interest. Our ocean moderated cool climate is wonderful for Cymbidiums, Mexican Laelias, Aussie Dendrobiums, Disas, Masdevallias and Odontoglossums as well.

Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing to the forum.

Kermit

Glad we joined such a nice knowledgeable forum! Welcome from the East Coast.