This is my backyard retreat!

[dvespertilio]

Very nice. I grow a few thngs outside, too, but have now moved to a patio w/ bright AM light and afternoon shading, as the problems with bugs were just too great outdoors. Have you had any plants eaten? I had several damaged by slugs and caterpillars.

[bodaciousbonsai]

Originally Posted by charmbutterfly

Oh what a cute set up!! Where did you get the white stand in the first pic? I have been looking for something like that!?

The plastic stand is from parts we make at work. they were suopposed to be sport bottle drink holders. i just used the handle from one and made a three teir stand.

[Weebl]

Originally Posted by dvespertilio

Very nice. I grow a few thngs outside, too, but have now moved to a patio w/ bright AM light and afternoon shading, as the problems with bugs were just too great outdoors. Have you had any plants eaten? I had several damaged by slugs and caterpillars.

Sluggo works well for me, repeat applications every couple weeks helps too. This doesn't get rid of the bush snails though for me, and I've been reading up on caffeine to dose those critters. I don't know about caterpillars, as we don't seem to have them around here.

Edit: I also wanted to add that having the orchids hanging from walls/trees or having them on stands helps a lot, especially when using the copper tape around the legs of the plant stands