[OGD] Article from Iris.

2007-02-07 Thread Andrew Easton
Thank God the AOS never sank to the level of publishing the referenced article. It was appropriate for The Orchid Review which has become a distinctly second-rate rag. It is so typical of this woman who has no worthwhile orchid knowledge and yet wishes to be paid for her efforts. Like her

[OGD] sale / University of North Carolina at Charlotte [US]

2007-02-07 Thread viateur . boutot
at... The McMillan Greenhouse on campus... annual Valentine's Day Orchid Sale Feb. 7-14... ... A select group of the orchid collection... for sale... All proceeds... will go back to the greenhouse. The McMillan Greenhouse operates on donations and proceeds generated from... events... As Chris

[OGD] volume buying / Seattle [US]

2007-02-07 Thread viateur . boutot
orchids that cost about a third as much as other orchids... the lower price has... everything to do with volume buying and special deals with suppliers article URL : http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2003559637_gardeneaston07.html?syndication=rss ** Regards, VB

[OGD] paid articles

2007-02-07 Thread viateur . boutot
Someone wrote : article... published in Orchid Review... paid... very well. Which other orchid publications pay for submitted or requested articles ? ** Regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Need Greenhouse Shading Advice

2007-02-07 Thread Orchdcrazy
Bromeliad Queen wrote I [would] like to change the roof glass to a darker shade thus avoid using any shade cloth. Please reconsider this drastic step. If you use darker glass suitable for summer orchid growing, many of your plants will not receive sufficient light during the late fall and

[OGD] Need Greenhouse shading advise

2007-02-07 Thread Gerald Fisher
I am no expert on shading coefficient but will offer an observation or two from growing under 'glass - really Tri-Wall. 1. Being in Indiana I like the ability to remove the shading during the winter cloudy/drab months. Naturally as I write this the sun is out and bouncing off a fresh snow

Re: [OGD] Orchid Digest

2007-02-07 Thread K Barrett
Now let's not be so quick to sing the praises of the Orchid Digest magazine. It too has its faults. I for one could do without the stereovision 3D photo and Koopowitz's little stories on orchid history. Sure they are cute for the first page or two, but by the 3rd page I begin to wonder what

[OGD] tip from Nancy Rose for a Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-07 Thread viateur . boutot
consider giving an orchid plant in bloom that he or she can keep as a house plant. ... If you buy an orchid plant at a big box home store, have the decency to peel off any incriminating stickers [smile...]. And spring for a nice cache-pot to hide the plastic container. article URL :

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 45

2007-02-07 Thread wylee
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Message: 2 Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:01:04 -1000 From: Bill Bergstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] AOS To: Orchid orchids@orchidguide.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Sorry folks..I have been with the AOS for 32

Re: [OGD] Article from Iris

2007-02-07 Thread DennisWestler
In a message dated 2/7/07 10:04:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank God the AOS never sank to the level of publishing the referenced article. It was appropriate for The Orchid Review which has become a distinctly second-rate rag. It is so typical of this woman who

[OGD] Published material

2007-02-07 Thread Gerald Fisher
It is so typical' of Andrew Easton to put somebody down. Jerry in IN ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Laugh on Dennis!

2007-02-07 Thread Andrew Easton
I could care less whether you came to my talk or not Dennis. I don't have to please or entertain people like you anyway. As for Jerry, he has more hang-ups than Liberace's closet and the only time I ever saw a picture of one of his orchids, it was a clearly mislabeled Paph! Iris is such a joy

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 45

2007-02-07 Thread lenph1
On Feb 7, 2007, at 6:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Need Greenhouse shading advise I wonder if it is the best plan to be locked in to a particular shading year-round. The need for shade and heat differs from season to season. Whatever glass panels you choose I think would be good for a

[OGD] Orchid Guide .....?

2007-02-07 Thread Stan Whitty
Please, will someone direct me to a forum that is free from personalities and is dedicated to advancing the appreciation, conservation and cultivation of orchids? I have greatly enjoyed the article references and current event announcements but lately I feel like I'm attending a homeowners

[OGD] Lycaste in Newport, Oregon (US)

2007-02-07 Thread viateur . boutot
The Central Coast Orchid Society will meet [tomorrow]... Newport. ...a slide presentation of Lycaste orchids article URL : http://www.newportnewstimes.com/articles/2007/02/07/community/community05.txt Who is the [guest] speaker ? ** Regards, VB

[OGD] Orchid Guide .....?

2007-02-07 Thread Li'l Frog
_ From: Li'l Frog [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 4:41 PM To: 'the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD)' Subject: RE: [OGD] Orchid Guide .? Unfortunately, people have personalities, and sometimes they clash. There are differences of opinions, and

[OGD] Personalities

2007-02-07 Thread Stitzelweller
We don't have Guido Braem to kick around any more? ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 47, Andy Easton

2007-02-07 Thread Jim Pyrzynski
Mr. Easton's comments portray more about him than the people he comments on. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Tennis thoughts

2007-02-07 Thread Bill Bergstrom
I have known Tennis for some time.SorryI cannot believe anyone could come up with such stuff to degrade the AOS...I cannot condone it...What is he talking about? The AOS has done marvels for the American Orchidist..period..the thought that they should go away to suit him or his ilk is

[OGD] Andy Easton's Posts

2007-02-07 Thread Phil Diamond
G'Day, you have to remember that Andy has spent lots of time Down Under and consequently absorbed much of Australia's robust language and cut thrust manner of discussion. However, perhaps the rather more laconic nature of Antipodean discourse has weakened in his manner. We would refer to

[OGD] scaphosepalum

2007-02-07 Thread Dr Ken Williams
Could some kind person provide me with appropriate abbreviation for the genus Scaphosepalum? Dr Ken Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com