At the Ocean Springs Walmart this past fall they had a dozen orchids that had finished blooming and I made a low ball offer and after waiting a few minutes for the manager to decide, they accepted my offer. I think I paid $3 a piece for them.

Then I remembered I don't have a greenhouse ... so I gave them to some friends who do. Hopefully they'll bloom again for them.

Vancleaveterry, you don't need a greenhouse to grow orchids in your area. I live in Slidell and grow them outside all year with exception of probably 3 months. Just bring them in by a sunny window and they will be fine depending on the amount of light they need.

Mine hang on my fence or in the trees depending upon the amount of light.

P.S. When I was a kid we used to swim at Cedar Creek in Vancleave. I am originally from Pascagoula.

Hello Leubafr... I only recently moved to The Cleave, from Fountainbleau really. In a few years I'll give orchids a try again. Thanks!

Terry

I've also read about what folks in Florida call ground orchids. I think (think being iffy) that we may be able to get away with them here also. Our zones have been changed to 9 recently, which includes Slidell. Anyway I figure I got them so cheap I will try one in the ground this year and see how it goes.