James Furst: Orchid Growing in the Age of Social Media: A blooming Community!
James Furst
In Today’s digital age, orchid enthusiasts are flourishing alongside their flowers. Social media has revolutionized the way we share, learn, and connect over our passion for orchids. Join me where I showcase a vibrant online community where growers swap tips, showcase their blooms, and inspire each other to new heights. Let’s dig in and explore the fascinating world of orchid growing in the age of social media!
I Love Orchids and I Can Not Lie. I started collecting as a hobby 15 years ago when I stopped at a local nursery and bought a beautiful Catalonia “Why Not” which I call “Little Red” to this date. Like most collectors, I started small and my collection grew too well over 500 completely naturalized orchids, which I care for daily.
I have a High Tech Computing background by trade, but when the pandemic began, I started an Instagram page under the title “Outdoor Orchid Growing by James Furst” (@Mr1st) to expose people to my Orchid Collection and especially my Specimens. I was amazed at the number of persons globally who share the same love for orchids and the outdoors as we do here at the SFOS.
I am so honored to speak with the SFOS and will be discussing Outdoor Orchid Growing in South Florida (Zone 10B) and how I grow Specimen Orchids while taking care of my collection and managing daily life. I will also be showing the group Orchids from my collection as well as Videos of their beautiful growth throughout the year.