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In a recent mini-vacation to south Florida, I took advantage of the chance to visit Orgel's Orchids. Long time cp growers know the contributions that Clyde Bramblett of Orgel's Orchids has made with Sarracenia and Nepenthes. For those that don't know him, he is one of a hand-full of pioneers to the hobby. He was visiting Sarracenia habitat when sites were far more common and much less threatened. It's sad to hear how rapidly sites have given way to development. We would talk about an interesting site and he would finish by saying, "it's the same old story." Remarking that the site no longer exists. I'm amazed that he still shows enthusiasm for making a trip into the field.
Our visit wasn't completely talk of gloom and doom. Clyde showed me around his greenhouses and pointed out all kinds of plants. My knowledge of plants isn't as complete as his, though he never made me feel inadequate. He was a very gracious host, and even kept my wife from being bored. We left that afternoon with a generous bunch of plants. I'm excited to grow them, not only for their uniqueness but, I appreciate the man that let me have them. I hope others get to meet him.
imduff
Our visit wasn't completely talk of gloom and doom. Clyde showed me around his greenhouses and pointed out all kinds of plants. My knowledge of plants isn't as complete as his, though he never made me feel inadequate. He was a very gracious host, and even kept my wife from being bored. We left that afternoon with a generous bunch of plants. I'm excited to grow them, not only for their uniqueness but, I appreciate the man that let me have them. I hope others get to meet him.
imduff