Hi, That's me, 75 years old now and still enjoy orchiding. Moved to Oregon a few years ago and haven't tried to grow any up here. But after looking around, checking the weather etc etc., I think next year might be the time to try some. i sure miss those big ol' catts.
I started growing orchids in about 1960, and it has sure changed over the years. Patricia and I are life members in the San Diego County Orchid Society where I was newsletter Editor there for ten years.
Our business,
www.chulaorchids.com, has been around since 1963, and we still handle supplies. We are affiliated with the McConkey Company, a Washington State Nursery Pot manufacturer. No Plants Right Now.
Clear pots and those little spring clips for holding flower spikes have kinda become our specialties, you can read all about what we have if you visit our website.
Hope this is not too much, I like to read the forums and see the pictures, really interesting.