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Growers in the Cairns area

19 years ago

Does anyone know of any growers in the Cairns and surrounding area who wouldn't mind visitors to their gardens? We are interested in orchids, bromeliads, tillandsias, aroids and unusual plants. I am aware and have been to most of the nurseries there. A visit to some backyard growers would be great.......plus they are normally cheaper to buy from as well.

Comments (6)

Wooroonooran
19 years ago
Try John and Chris Farrington's at Harvey creek, Bellenden Ker
aroideana
19 years ago
Are you going to try to make it up to my place this time ?
Have an Anth. corrugatum ready now .
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igardening
19 years ago
John and Chris Farrington's at Harvey Creek Exotics, Bellenden Kerr (07) 4067-5303

The garden is on five acres, some orchids, many bromeliads, tillandsias, numerous aroids and many unusual plants. Numerous palms and one of the best flowering tree collections you will ever see.

Make sure you call John and arrange a visit.

Wayne
crazyorchids
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks wooroonooran and igardening for your replies. I will certainly give John a call and if possible visit his garden.
Any others?????????????????
ARAD
19 years ago
Equatorial Exotics in Redlynch. Arden Dearden is the owner , the website is www.equatorialexotics.com
greencroc
19 years ago
Try Curt Butterfield Aroids & Palms 07 4098 5322 he is at the Mowbray River Lot 1,very nice man,Graeme.

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