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09-29-2013, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Location: Port Richey, Florida
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My SPACE is coming along!
It's almost done! We've somehow made through all the rain here in Florida. I managed by hauling the orchids here and there and everywhere to keep them from rotting out of their pots! Finally, the orchid House is almost done. The door isn't up, the R/O is in the garage and I'm waiting for the metering device to arrive. So I thought I'd share some pictures. This is the first time I've EVER had one place for my orchids and I'm pretty jazzed about THAT. We have to do some plumbing and a little electrical work....then benches. I stuffed all but three of my biggest guys in there and for the first time in over 35 years, watered them all in ONE spot without hauling them to and fro' like a pack mule! 
Here's how it looked before we started. I always hated that tree.... 
DSC00373 (1) by Ephesis, on Flickr
Breaking Ground....
DSC00392 by Ephesis, on Flickr
A roof! Polycarbonate.
DSC00409 by Ephesis, on Flickr
The wind in Florida can be...well...breezy. So my husband got a little OCD here. 
DSC00526 by Ephesis, on Flickr
The fan...the lattice (pvc)...and the flooring. Weed cloth on top and hardware cloth underneath.
DSC00541 by Ephesis, on Flickr
Getting closer!
DSC00572 by Ephesis, on Flickr
Hung one of the shelves today.
DSC00605 by Ephesis, on Flickr
DSC00573 by Ephesis, on Flickr
Like I said...still have the door to put in, some electrical and plumbing...
I feel like a teenager who just got my first car! 
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09-29-2013, 10:24 PM
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Nice! You're making me feel like I should be moving to Florida!
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09-29-2013, 10:25 PM
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Looks great!!
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09-29-2013, 10:33 PM
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Thank you! I think I should have a bit more time to enjoy my collection now instead of running around with them!  |
09-29-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HighSeas
Thank you! I think I should have a bit more time to enjoy my collection now instead of running around with them! |
I fully understand what you are talking about! I have my orchids in my solarium in the winter, watering can be a pain.
I'm happy you have a place to grow and fully enjoy your orchids. |
09-29-2013, 11:56 PM
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Wow! That looks great! |
09-30-2013, 11:07 PM
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That is a great setup! Just add chase lounge and mojito while you gaze at all the beautiful orchids.
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09-30-2013, 11:13 PM
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What a lovely airy looking orchid house! I bet they'll love it in there.
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10-03-2013, 05:07 AM
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Looking good  |
10-05-2013, 09:13 PM
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Ooh I love it! It looks great, and I can also understand the joy in being able to water in place... I have my orchids inside for the winter, in my sunroom and watering is a PITA! Lol
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