J&L Orchids began as the culmination of the lifelong hobby of Janet & Lee Khun in 1969. The two of them, chemists, had spent their vacations traveling the world and by then they decided to use it to fund their expanding orchid collection and travels. By selling the seedling and hybrids from the plants they collected, they were able to travel to more remote areas and hire helpers to care for the greenhouses full of orchids.

When Janet and Lee retired in 1978, they passed the business on to their three employees: Cordelia Head, Lucinda Winn, and Marguerite Webb. Together they traveled the world to collect and discover many new species and pioneer the art of Masdevallia hybridization. Over the years, they also were invited to talk and judge at many international orchid shows to share their knowledge.

By 2014, though, they began to wind down and put the business for sale. Over the next few years, they started to sell off some of their plants, until the start of 2017, where the Carreno family discovered the nursery and dedicated itself with Cordelia Head to restoring the collection and promote the collective effort in conserving species that would otherwise be lost and forgotten in our rapidly-changing world.Growing Orchids in the Home

Cordelia says that "this covers all the needs and problems of growing in the home (or greenhouse).  I talk from all my years of experience with tips and tricks of the trade.  Both experienced and new growers will find it informative and helpful."

PREORDERS

Use coupon code:  MOSJunetalk  to Save 10% off each item. Valid for orders received until the morning of Monday June 8th 2026, though earlier orders are encouraged to secure plants and for better selection.

Choose Pick Up in person, and no shipping costs will be charged. Orders can be paid through the website or at the meeting.

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