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Author: Susan Fairbairn

“Hey there, I’m Susan Fairbairn a horticultural journalist with a knack for storytelling and a passion for crafting ceramic pots and mounts for orchids. Armed with a degree in communications, specializing in PR and journalism, I’ve embarked on an exciting journey with my new AI buddy, Alex. Together, we’re weaving tales and sharing insights about all things orchids, and the new journalism (writing with Ai).
Your first flowering Fail n Opsis (Phalaenopsis)
Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Orchids, Phalaenopsis, tropical flowers

Your first flowering Fail n Opsis (Phalaenopsis)

Susan FairbairnNovember 12, 2022April 13, 2026

Your first flowering orchid could well be a Phalaenopsis (say it: failen opsis) The moth orchid is easy to grow……..

Essential oil pesticides
Far North Queensland, growing

Essential oil pesticides

Susan FairbairnAugust 14, 2022August 14, 2022

Once you start enjoying the fruits; and, vegetables in your organic garden, it’s not long before you start receiving visitors.…

What’s the best potting mix for your miniature orchids?
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids, pottery

What’s the best potting mix for your miniature orchids?

Susan FairbairnJune 16, 2022June 19, 2022

There’s a lot of choice when it comes to orchid potting medium, Here’s your first tip. There’s no right or…

Mounting mini orchids
growing, growing orchids

Mounting mini orchids

Susan FairbairnMay 27, 2022January 17, 2024

In this video I show you how to mount a mini orchid. Technically, whilst not actually mounting, as we are…

V. garayi or Ascocentrum miniatum a hot mini orchid
Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Orchids, tropical flowers

V. garayi or Ascocentrum miniatum a hot mini orchid

Susan FairbairnMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Don’t be fooled by the itsy bitsy size of mini orchids, a well grown specimen can pack a big punch.…

Is this love?
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Is this love?

Susan FairbairnMay 3, 2022January 12, 2023

On a recent walk around the garden, I started to think about the practice of companion planting. There are libraries…

How to grow Dendrobium Loddigesii
Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, Orchids, tropical flowers

How to grow Dendrobium Loddigesii

Susan FairbairnMay 3, 2022November 13, 2022

A miniature warm growing orchid This article will share my tips on how to grow Dendrobium Loddigesii. This Dendrobium orchid…

Healing Plants with Plants
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids

Healing Plants with Plants

Susan FairbairnFebruary 22, 2022June 19, 2022

Herbal teas are good for us, and good for plants, especially orchids” – says Susan Fairbairn, from a little flower…

5 Ways Terracotta pots and mounts are a win win for orchids and their lovers
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids, pottery

5 Ways Terracotta pots and mounts are a win win for orchids and their lovers

Susan FairbairnFebruary 7, 2022June 19, 2022

They are a piece of art = bespoke, hand painted; bright and vibrant = something you’re proud to display in…

Miniature Phalaenopsis
Far North Queensland, growing orchids, Orchids

Miniature Phalaenopsis

Susan FairbairnJanuary 17, 2022February 7, 2022

If you’re looking for an orchid with low light requirements (shade or inside), and doesn’t take up too much room,…

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