Don Doerfler is a master at creating living orchid arrangements. I know, because I met him the other day and saw for myself. His business, Encinitas Orchids, is based at his home in Encinitas, and a visit to his showroom is a visual treat.
Not only are the orchids spectacular, but the vessels used to create the living orchid arrangements (e.g., antique Chinese wood boxes, ceramics) add to their beauty.
And Don's talent for creative use of color and visual imagery as an artist is immediately obvious in the stunning living orchid arrangements he creates.
The orchids will generally last for months, but you can have a perpetual arrangement and be a perpetual customer - bring the arrangement back and Don will replace the orchids (the new orchids may be different) for a modest cost so you can continue to enjoy your orchids.
I learned quite a few things meeting with Don. For example, orchids are the oldest plant, and there are thousands of varieties - indeed they are the most diverse family of plants known. They live in just about every environment save for deserts and the Antartic/Artic.
Read more about growing orchids and the American Orchid Society.
In addition to the Encinitas Orchids showroom where you can view the arrangements Don has for sale, you will find Encinitas Orchids' living orchid arrangements at the Leucadia Farmers' Market (Sundays from 10 - 2), the Mercado in Little Italy (Saturdays from 9 - 1:30) and the Point Loma Liberty Station (Sundays from 9:30 until 2:30).
You can follow Encinitas Orchids on the Encinitas Orchids Blog.
Or become a fan on the Encinitas Orchids Facebook page.
Encinitas Orchids is located at 450 Avenida de las Rosas in Encintias
Showroom hours: W and F 12 pm - 5 pm; T and TH 9 am - 12 pm
Call (760) 533-0991 for appointment and information
Email: Orchids@EncinitasOrchids.com
One last note - Don Doerfler is also a notable artist in the Encinitas area. More on that later, but you can see his artwork at Painter of Paradise.
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