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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).
Part 1 – Growing orchids
Far North Queensland, Orchids, Uncategorized

Part 1 – Growing orchids

Susan FairbairnJuly 20, 2021June 20, 2024

Part one in a four part series on how to grow orchids, by horticultural journalist Susan Fairbairn

Posies from $10.00
Far North Queensland, floral art, Orchids, tropical flowers, tropical foliage

Posies from $10.00

Susan FairbairnJuly 19, 2021

I have posies from $10.00. Anything in a glass jar is $10.00. The little pots are $20.00. For pickup only…

Bespoke orchid wall art
Far North Queensland, floral art, Orchids, tropical flowers

Bespoke orchid wall art

Susan FairbairnJuly 14, 2021January 12, 2023

Renowned local potter ‘Katy J’, aka Kay Reading has made some lovely terracotta backing mounts for my orchid plants.  Have…

Love happy customers
Far North Queensland, Orchids, sustainable floristry, tropical flowers

Love happy customers

Susan FairbairnJuly 8, 2021

I do ask and love to receive feedback and reviews of my services. It helps me both review my business…

Cut flower production in the tropics
Far North Queensland, Orchids, tropical flowers

Cut flower production in the tropics

Susan FairbairnJuly 6, 2021

My lIttle flower business means I need to morph my garden into a productive cut flower farm and while that…

Sustainable Floristry
Far North Queensland, sustainable floristry, tropical flowers, tropical foliage

Sustainable Floristry

Susan FairbairnJune 30, 2021

As an organic gardener it’s a no brainer that I want to reduce my waste in my new floral business…

Top 5 Orchid Cultural Tips
Far North Queensland, Orchids, sustainable floristry

Top 5 Orchid Cultural Tips

Susan FairbairnJune 26, 2021

Follow these simple tips for success in caring for your tropical (epiphyte)epiphyte orchids; 1 Orchids come from tropical climates which…

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