"Phyllis and Dale Erikson, a Hickory couple that has turned a hobby into a business. ... the couple runs Ironwood Estate Orchids, the only commercial orchid operation in Catawba Valley.
The Eriksons work from a 1,600-square-foot greenhouse behind their home south of Hickory. Phyllis often sells orchids at the farmers market on Saturdays in downtown Hickory... The Eriksons buy tiny orchids from specialty growers who have raised them from seeds or by cloning. Years later, they are ready for market... The couple teaches beginning and intermediate classes in orchid growing and has a mail-order business for orchids and pots. They also rent orchids to businesses and for special occasions, such as weddings." URL : http://www.charlotte.com/catawba/story/659631.html ***************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
