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Ironwood Estate Orchids
Ironwood Estate Orchids is an orchid grower of several genera and species of orchids, with some coming from other countries. Just some of the orchids that we carry are Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Dendrobium, Oncidium, Vanda, Cychnoches, Catasetum, and Vanilla. Most are potted, but some others are mounted on cork or wood and some grow in slatted (Vanda) baskets. The orchids combined with a lovely container make an excellent gift. Or, add an orchid to your collection, using the variety of hybrid and species orchids to enhance any collector's dream. Throughout the year there are orchids in bloom or in bud as well as young orchids that people can grow to bloom. Blooming orchids are also available for rent. There are orchids to suit the novice or the orchid collector. Ironwood Estate Orchids Phyllis Erikson 3757 Sandy Ford Rd. Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 294-3950 perikson@twave.net www.ironwoodorchids.com We carry orchid supplies such as potting mix, plant food, pots to help you with growing, feeding and repotting your orchid. We offer a wide variety of decorative containers in ceramic, metal, baskets, etc. to combine with your orchid in your home, office or greenhouse or when giving it as a gift. Classes - Beginner Classes The Beginner Class is for people who are not yet familiar with growing orchids. Teaches you how to care for orchids, going over the special growing needs of orchids & reblooming orchids. The class covers major most-usually grown genera of orchids. You will receive written class material which you will keep. You get to ask questions, make notes & learn what orchids you can grow in your environment. After the class ends, you will be able to purchase orchids, decorative pots, potting and other orchid supplies.The cost of the Beginner class is $20.00 per person. Beginner Classes will be held on Wed. May 12th 9:00 am & Sat. May 15th 9:00 am Intermediate Classes is for people who are early in growing orchids, only growing them for a short time or only have a few & need more information. The class will go over the basics of growing orchids to make sure that everyone is clear on the basics. You get to ask questions. Then the class will move to repotting orchids. You will be instructed on the why and how to repot for the major most-usually grown genera of orchids. You will get to do a hands-on repotting of a small orchid in order to get the feel of what to do when you repot your orchids. You get to keep the small orchid that you pot. You will get to ask questions, make notes and receive written instructions on repotting orchids. After the class ends, you will be able to purchase orchids, decorative pots, potting and other orchid supplies. The cost of the Intermediate class is $25.00 per person Intermediate Classes will be held on Wed. May 12th 1:00 pm & Sat. May 15th 1:00 pm Call (828) 294-3950 or e-mail perikson@twave.net to register for any of the classes. Please indicate the date and time that you are registering for. Give the name and contact phone # of each person attending the class. The Beginner Class and the Intermediate Class each are two hour classes.
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