So upon my return from Atlanta, I of course had a bolt of inspiration.  Using the 
Atlanta Botanical Garden conservatories as my muse, I have decided to....wait for it....move my hundreds of orchids from their pots into my landscape. Whew, yes I said it!  Never again will I buy another clay pot or mix medium or my #1 least favorite thing to do, never to repot another orchid again!  Ok, so the task sounds a bit daunting BUT (yes everyone I know has a big BUT) but, the reward of an exquisite landscape would be so awesome! Plus I could show my clients how they too can have low maintenance but gorgeous orchids in their landscapes.
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So here are some of my potted orchids in my make shift orchid house. 
I have quite a few of the larger baskets hanging in the trees plus I started moving 
some of the easier smaller orchids onto the tree limbs already.  I just hope I have enough trees, lol. 
Will post some pictures once they go into the trees.  Right now in the rainy season is a perfect time to transplant, since the dry hot windy weather can burn their roots & stress the plant. | 
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Super gorgeous & sweet smelling orchid 
from Philippines that I bought from 
Mac's Orchids in Fort Lauderdale. 
This rare orchid is Vanda Lamellata,  
 variation remediosae. | 
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This is how large this orchid is, with multiple orchid 
plants all in one basket.  The roots almost touch the ground 
& it blooms 2-3 times a year with good rains. This is one of my top five favorites, thank you Mac! | 
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Rhychovanda Colmarie 'Banjong' 
This "to die for" orchid has been blooming 
for almost 20 days now & still smells just 
as delicious as the first day on the job 
This one I purchased from Banjong Orchids 
in Homestead, a wonderful place :) | 
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Cute bambootie cattleya orchid just opened yesterday. 
Unfortunately the tag has disinigrated over time so 
another no name orchid, perfect orchid to move 
to the trees! | 
Will keep everyone "posted" as to my inspirational adventure of transform an ordinary garden into an extraordinary landscape!  P.S. my boyfriend thinks I bit off more than I can chew, well will see about that! ;)
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