Welcome to Vicky's Likes. My name is Virginia, and my friends and family call me Vicky. My husband Sergio and I started this channel covering a little of everything. But we decided to niche down on orchid videos. We love plants, especially ORCHIDS. We travel hundreds of miles to orchid shows around the state of Florida and, hopefully, someday to other parts of the USA. We visit orchid nurseries and talk to vendors and growers and interview them in order to educate us and our viewers. We also have an orchid collection. We love our viewers and invite you to subscribe to this channel and be part of our growing family.
Good video. Sadly I found two in my local Lowes in those little mesh bags that were totally dead. I've bought four others that were near death and so far they are recovering. One tip is to soak them for a while before un-bagging and re-potting as the roots are more fragile when dry. This also helps to distinguish the live green roots from the dead brown roots so you can trim the latter off.
Hi, Rick. This video is from a year ago. We have learned a lot more since then and grown our collection to over 400 plants. Please watch our other videos at shows and events and our interviews with vendors, growers, and experts. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.
Wow,very informative 👌 I actually want to become a student to become an orchid judge. I want to do it cos I want to become a better grower😊😊excellent interview 😊
Hi, Luesa. They deserve it. Nice people, great product. The perfect combination. They will be in Mount Dora Plant Festival the weekend of November 2 and 3rd.
@@vickyslikes there is so much going on that weekend. Krull Smith Fall Sale, Orchids in Bloom I think is having a sale also and the Plant Festival in Mount Dora. What to do, what to do?
Sergio & Vicky you are a team imparting knowledge and inspiring orchid hobbyists to be better growers. Julio Hector gave an objective overview of the high standards of American Orchid Society judging. What a refreshing conversation. Respectfully,
@@dsiegel22 we love your comments. We always look forward to them. If you ever write a book please let us know....we would love to read it. The way you express yourself is poetic and rhythmic. 🤗🥰
Hi Sergio, and Vicky! Thanks for sharing your interview with Julio, and telling us a deeper dive in Orchid judging. I never even knew about the extra facts! I did not know that Paphiopedalum Roschilidianum could get that wide, and that habeneria that you guys judged was so cute😮😊! Have a good day and se you next time!!❤
@@epicsushi5817 we love to get informed and love sharing the knowledge via our channel. We are happy that you and others enjoy our content. Thank you so much🪴🐝
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started watching this but by the end I couldn’t wait to place my order for my first Vina planter! So timely because I needed to replace a basket that was breaking down and this will be the perfect replacement 😊 Thank you for sharing the story behind the design and construction and for introducing Sarah and Miguel to us. And thank you for bringing joy to us and showing all things orchid!
@@shirleytaylor9267 we are very happy to interview small and large businesses. As we enjoy the journey growing orchids we also enjoy the knowledge and sharing it with all our viewers. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Sergio and Vicky this was truly a well planned video showcasing a brand new take on the making of a hanging planter basket. Sarah's research and development from dream to fruition of Vina Planters embodies the commitment she and Miguel have as stewards for our planet. Their perseverance from concept to production of this product is commendable. Miguel answered so many questions about the extended care for the basket while repotting our plants. Thank you Vicky and Sergio for inviting Sarah and Miguel to educate plant lovers to their brand new garden product. The lightweight UV rated hanging basket made from mold-injected recycled plastic serves as a beautiful addition to my collection of houseplants and orchids. I have several hanging and table-top Vina Planters on my screened patio. Respectfully,
Hi, Debbie. We really value this friendship with Sarah and Miguel and their product and beautiful story. And we also value your support and the elaborate genuine comments in our videos. This young entrepreneur couple deserves all of us support, not only because of their story, but the way they envisioned and the quality of this product at a great value. We are always thankful for your continuous support. You are going to love the video we are releasing on Monday. ❤️
❤wow, what a beautiful nursery. Sometimes I just go to look at blooms and be inspired 😊not to buy but just , I don't know how to describe it...the vibe is awesome and it just inspires me and gives me garden ideas just by walking around in a nursery 😊❤. Thank you for sharing. Praying for your safety as the next storm approaches 😊stay safe my friends🤗🌸
Window shopping. We all do that every once in a while 🤣🤣🤣. But you are right, you definitely get ideas when you visit nice places like this. Thank you always, Jaenie 🤗💓😘
That nursery has such a diverse selection of orchids! Also, thats such a great tip to minimize their greenhouse damages using the air and suction it creatrs! Also those Anthiriums look amazing! A little bit of everything! Awesome video!
We thought it was a great idea to have that in the video to share with other growers, which we think is a genius idea to suck the air out of a greenhouse. Thanks, Emmanuel.
Thank you for posting this! They are very close to me. I am going later today to pick up several of the beautiful orchids and now I need the Billie Bono too. 😊 As much as I enjoy seeing your beautiful orchids, I love seeing the places you all visit also.
I really love this show and the story behind those beautiful baskets, Grama Vina was a Beautiful lady and well deserved the name on those gorgeous baskets,looking forward to buy some of those for my preferred orchids and Hoyas! Thank you for this video to all of you 😍😍😍😍
We can never thank you enough for inviting us to your home and sharing our story with your viewers. You two have truly been amazing since the first time we met and we are so thankful for you both. ::big hugs:: ❤️
🥰🥰🥰 thank you for trusting us in making this video and documenting your humble beginnings of a much greater journey. Thank you for the plant, and the beautiful card and the beautiful day we spent together.
What an interesting story?! I never knew how these were made untill they explained it😮! Also, I love how this business is named and how it started as❤❤ So sorry to hear about her Grandmother😢. Thanks for sharing & interviewing them, also I cant believe there was 2 uploads in a day🤩 Have a good weekend!
It's a beautiful story indeed. We love this couple, young and full of ambitions. We had so much fun making the video, and their product is great. Thanks so much again and again.
Thanks for sharing his hybrids and interviewing him! Im sorry for the unlucky orchid nursery and the residents of Florida, and hope they get well soon, and im glad you guys are perfectly ok! I cant believe that clearance rack with orchids in flower😮 Do you know why they are discounted? They look perfectly fine. Thanks for sharing this nursery and i hope to see you soon again!❤❤😊
@epicsushi5817 Yes, several of the nurseries in Central Florida from West to East suffered damage. Luckily, we didn't suffer any damage. The plants in the clearance rack are perfectly fine. It's always a pleasure hearing from you, @epicsushi5817 🤗🤗💓💓
Oooo, beautiful beautiful beautiful 😊. Thanks for sharing your experience with EFG! I haven’t been there in more than a few years and don’t recall there being so much to see, looks like it’s time for a visit. Hoping your orchids and grow spaces made it through the hurricanes ok?
Hi, EJ. We love this place. I'm sure if you call and speak to either George or his son Quinton Hausermann, they will work something out. Mention our channel 😉😉😉. Thank you always!!!!
Hi, Marilyn. We show the prices when we show the tags when the vendor has them. When we show prices, we many times reiterate that those prices are for that specific day. Remember, prices are always subject to change. We appreciate you watching and giving us your feedback. Please, do continue watching our videos 🤗🤗💓💓
We are, thanks so much. And if you like orchids or you know someone who grows or likes orchids, please share our channel as we niche down as of a year ago, and we made our channel all about orchids. Thanks so much again.
You both are awesome! Vickie you’re funny you name the flowers by different ideas that remind you of things! Thank you for sharing. Hope to see you guys soon.🤗🌸
Hey, I hope you guys are good and didn't have any damage from Milton! How is the Miltonia in this video doing? They really prefer cooler temps. I have to keep mine inside. When I put them outside, they melt away.
@@vickyslikes Awesome! I'm glad to hear that you guys didn't have any damage. Same for me. I was very lucky as many others in my city and county are still reeling from Milton. 😞
Looked like such a great show! All the vendors look like they brought in such good things. Love seeing all the species that Miranda's Orchids brought. Those orchid species fron Brazil are always so nice! They always have a great show!
Thanks so much, PC. We couldn't sleep the night of the hurricane. The noise of the wind and rain was horrifying. Luckily, we didn't have damage to our house and a couple of broken plant pots only.
Beautiful show , wish you the best and hopefully we will get out of this hurricane safe and our Orchids will be well protected.Be safe Vicky and Sergio, thank you for another wonderful video ! 😊
Hi Vicky and Sergio! I sadly somehow forgot to comment on the video before this, so my apologies. I heard of another hurricane coming to the Tampa region, so stay safe again! Also, the bulbophyllum and the teenagers bedroom fragrance was funny😆 See you again next time!!
Hi, no worries. You are always one of the first to comment and we appreciate you very much. We are north east of Tampa, but still, we are getting bad weather. Thanks again 🤗💓
Beautiful show , I’m so happy for both of you to be able to go and see all those beauty’s nice to know about the awards for the orchids. Thank you Vicky and Sergio for all those excellent shows !😊
