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Custom grow-area contest

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by Jon, Jan 29, 2009.

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  1. Jan 29, 2009 #1
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Since I'm building a new grow cabinet, I thought it would be fun to see what other people use for their grow areas. I know a number of members use greenhouses, but I also know a lot of us have custom-made enclosures, etc. for in-the-house growing. E-mail a couple/few pics of your grow area to [email protected], and when I get a few submissions (say... 6+), I'll start a poll where the forum can decide who has the coolest grow area. I'll send the winner a plant that should do well in whatever conditions exist in the winning grow area. If you don't live in the US, you can still submit your area. I'll send the plant to a US OI-member of your choice.

    Feel free to submit pictures of your tank, cabinet, room, etc. I'd love to see 'em!
     
  2. Jan 29, 2009 #2
    Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I have a custom-made greenhouse. Does that count?
     
  3. Jan 29, 2009 #3
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    This is more meant to represent the inside-grower, but feel free to post pics. :cool:
     
  4. Jan 29, 2009 #4
    John Klinger

    John Klinger Active Member Supporting Member

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    Jon I also have a custom made greenhouse with lots angles,plants are inside, does that count. Klinger
     
  5. Jan 29, 2009 #5
    Kyle

    Kyle Member

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    Jon, I''d love to participate, but I'm going to Ecuador from tomorrow til the third week of february. I'll get an entry to you when I get back if the contest is still going on.

    Kyle
     
  6. Jan 29, 2009 #6
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    If I win and you send me a floof as the prize, i'll be pissed off. :mad:

    In fact, I'd like some kind of assurance that if I take the trouble to take pics and enter, should I win, I will not receive a bulbo, floof, hybrid, or anything remotely like an Oncidium. :D
     
  7. Jan 29, 2009 #7
    Kyle

    Kyle Member

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    Since people are making demands....if I was to win, I would like one of Luers green books...
     
  8. Jan 30, 2009 #8
    T&J San Antonio

    T&J San Antonio New Member

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    Is there a time limit on this? I'm in the process of building an indoor growing orchid house complete with cooling system humidistat and some very special grow lamps.

    just tom
     
  9. Jan 30, 2009 #9
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    "in progress" is fine.

    Since nobody has sent a single pic yet, I'm kinda thinking this contest might be a dud. Seriously folks... let's see where you grow your orchids.
     
  10. Jan 30, 2009 #10
    Kyle

    Kyle Member

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    Does my plant stand count as an entry? My grow room is so much more and is the end result of 5 years of tweeking and comparing notes with other growers. I don't/won't have time to email you until the middle/end of the month.

    Why don't you put a March 1st deadline on entries. I think I have a chance with this contest. To bad I can't recieve the prize.

    Kyle
     
  11. Jan 30, 2009 #11
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    On March 1st, I will post a poll with all of the pictures I've received. That said, I've only received one entry thus far. I'm thinking I want people like Chris, Kyle, Tom-DE, Wendy, Dawn, etc. to submit entries. Oh... and I'll prolly submit my own cabinet when it's complete. :)
     
  12. Jan 30, 2009 #12
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    What an awesome idea Jon!

    I guess I need to get my a$$ is gear for the March deadline huh.....Actually with my school workload and working full time I am not sure I will have enough time to start and finish in time :(

    I am looking forward to see everyones areas for inspiration and ideas so lets go guys help us out here :poke:
     
  13. Jan 30, 2009 #13
    Eddie729

    Eddie729 New Member

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    how about a custom GH that's completely inside?
     
  14. Jan 30, 2009 #14
    Chris

    Chris New Member

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    Jon, I'll try to take some decent pics this weekend.
     
  15. Jan 30, 2009 #15
    Wendy H

    Wendy H Just me

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    Great contest idea! :clap:
     
  16. Jan 30, 2009 #16
    Clark

    Clark Gator Member

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    From what I've seen, Wendy wins hands down. check out her article in the AOS Orchids
     
  17. Jan 31, 2009 #17
    Lika[Sweden]

    Lika[Sweden] Svenska

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    Can I choose one of your plants if I win?
    :rolleyes:
     
  18. Jan 31, 2009 #18
    Bob2741

    Bob2741 New Member

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    Jon did you ever wonder why you ask
     
  19. Jan 31, 2009 #19
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    why not have people post their entries to this thread?
     
  20. Jan 31, 2009 #20
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I think it makes sense to post the pictures in a single location so people don't have to scroll through a thread to see who has what.
     
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