Far North Queensland, growing, growing orchids, hybridising orchids, Orchid breeding, Orchids, trigeneric breeding Orchid breeder Fred Clarke wouldn’t be caught dead without his toothpick… Susan FairbairnDecember 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Susan Fairbairn caught up with Californian, Fred Clarke, at the Australian Orchid Council Conference (AOCC) 2022 to learn about the latest intergeneric breeding trends using the orchid family: Catasetinae.
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……..
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Far North Queensland This time of the year Susan FairbairnJanuary 17, 2022June 19, 2022 This time of the year while the garden is always inviting during summer in the tropics, not so much. You can’t…
