The growing areas MEGATHREAD!

[L I Jane]

Yeaaaa Chris--now the plants will come!

 

[cdub]

Cool!
Just make sure that velcro is going to hold.

I invested in the "heavy duty" velcro strips. Actually, the velcro was probably the most expensive item per pound. I tried to remove one of the lights to adjust the cord length and I couldn't pull it off! I was convinced the plastic was going to snap before the velcro gave up.

I have no comment about the animal ears thing. I don't know what Zach is talking about.

 

[kentuckiense]

I see that Chris has discovered that the key to making plant related purchases while having a significant other is to simply use the word "invest" instead of "buy."

 

[cdub]

I see that Chris has discovered that the key to making plant related purchases while having a significant other is to simply use the word "invest" instead of "buy."

I convinced her that the lights were perfect for her indoor herbs. Very soon after, I relinquished a "small" space on one of my shelves. Gotta give a little to get a little my friend.

Heather, I couldn't find the lights on Lowes.com but I did find them elsewhere. They are from Lights of America and are sold at various retailers.

http://www.energyfederation.org/loa/default.php/cPath/586_587

 

[Heather]

Thanks Chris!

 

[streetmorrisart]

Everyone's growing areas look great--and they're all so different! Whatever works, right?

So, a word of caution (so you don't think you're really drunk or going blind), I've got nothing in between my crappy cell phone "camera" and my 35mm. I'm going the quick and tacky route:

North-facing bedroom window for lower light paphs, phals and misc. You can't really tell from this early-morning shot, but it's bright enough to bloom some Epi. species hung close to the window:

Tiny north-facing living room window with low light angraecoids:

Enormous, east-facing living room window with light-loving paphs and phals, catts, high light vandaceous, rupicolous laelias...this shows about half the space:

The best part is that everything is up on blocks, giving our place the classy flare of the outdoor portion of a Home Depot garden center.

 

[Heather]

Wow, Robin! Nice window!! The plants much just love it there.
You've got a LOT of plants!

 

[streetmorrisart]

Thanks, Heather! What really rules is that I still get to carry each one over to the sink to water it... I'm still somewhat sane.

 

[cdub]

I was just going to comment on the watering regime, but you beat me to it. That's a load of plants you got there. I'm likin' that large window.

 

[SlipperFan]

Looks like you have really great light! No obstruction from trees or buildings. Nice view, also.

 

[NYEric]

I wish I could get mine off the floor like that but the heating system [by the windows] would fry them. Lots o cool stuff though.

 

[lienluu]

Well... with winter here, i've had to move all the outdoor plants into the greenhouse, which means it's STUFFFFFED...here are some pics.

The general "slipper area". Of course there are others added in here and there but it's mostly slippers.

The crowded area, mostly cattleyas and "misc.". These were all outside until the winter. I hope they survive the winter so cramped.

Look Heather! Old spikes/sheaths that need to be cut!

 

[Marco]

Lien - Lovely grow area. I'm still amazed at how you have a greenhouse in Manhattan

 

[PHRAG]

Well... with winter here, i've had to move all the outdoor plants into the greenhouse, which means it's STUFFFFFED...here are some pics.

Pffft. You need more plants. I can still see the walls of the greenhouse.

 

[lienluu]

Pffft. You need more plants. I can still see the walls of the greenhouse.

Working on it!!!!!

 

[SlipperFan]

Looking at how full your greenhouse is makes me think I'd better stop dreaming about getting one. I'm afraid it would get so full I couldn't move around and take care of them. And you know, we always want one more...

 

[Jason Fischer]

Hey look at the size of that Phal. gigantea!

 

[Heather]

Look Heather! Old spikes/sheaths that need to be cut!

Haha! Can I come down and help you trim them?

 

[TADD]

Better bring a weed wacker H! Lot of non-slippers need a trimming....

 

[ScottMcC]

any time my wife complains that I have too many orchids, I'm showing her this thread. that'll buy me at least ten minutes, right?