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January 8, 2009
Mary Jo's Orchid Corner – PaphiopedilumPhalaenopsis (phals), Paphiopedilum (paphs) and Oncidiums (onc) are varieties that Mary Jo finds most easy to grow in the home. These hybrids are usually considered “beginner orchids,” largely because they will re-bloom under the conditions that most windowsill growers can offer. They require less light, about the same as for African violets, and will adapt [...]
February 3, 2008
Mary Jo and Her Orchids make the Local NewspaperThere’s something about orchids: A Camden innkeeper in her greenhouseMary Jo and her orchids were featured in a local newspaper “Village Soup” this week. The article was written by Lynda Clancy (a VillageSoup/Knox County Times Reporter) as she toured Mary Jo’s greenhouse and caught her in action. Photo by Lynda Clancy. Click here to read [...]
January 22, 2008
Mary Jo's Orchid Corner – OncidiumMary Jo has been growing orchids for over 14 years, and in this column, she will share some of her wisdom and experiences. Phalaenopsis (phals), Paphiopedilum (paphs) and Oncidiums (onc) are varieties that Mary Jo finds most easy to grow in the home. These hybrids are usually considered “beginner orchids,” largely because they will re-bloom [...]
December 23, 2007
Mary Jo's Orchid Corner – PhalaenopsisCamden, Maine may seem like a funny place to find tropical orchids, but Mary Jo has a rather large collection that she displays throughout the Hartstone Inn and the Hideaway Inn. Phalaenopsis (phals), Paphiopedilum (paphs) and Oncidiums (onc) are varieties that Mary Jo finds most easy to grow in the home. These hybrids are usually [...] |



