Hi everyone. Long time, no post. I felt like I should pop back in because I know a lot of us here are big fans of Orange Lake Nursery. I don’t think I’ve seen a list of favorite online sellers that doesn’t have their name on it. Frank, Stacey, and the dogs are okay. Last I heard, they don’t have electricity or internet however. I’m incredibly heartbroken to say that their nursery was wiped out earlier today by a tornado. And on top of that, they remain in the path of the coming hurricane. It hurts so much to think of what they’re going through right now. And I’m sure they’re not the only nursery experiencing similar tragedies these past few weeks, not to mention all the homes, other businesses, and facilities that have been or will be affected. I don’t know what else to say, but I wanted to share here where other people might understand why I’m heartbroken for a plant shop that I’ve never even been to personally. I also figure that some of us on here, myself included, may have open plant orders with OLN right now. While I haven’t heard an official announcement or any talk about it from others yet, I’m going to prepare for the possibility that the plants I ordered are no longer sellable. I think the best we can offer them at the moment is our patience and understanding. I’ve heard some talk about a GoFundMe for them, but I don’t know if that’s actually in the works. I can keep anyone who’s interested updated as I learn more. And to anyone else affected by the tornados and hurricanes, my heart goes out to you too and I wish you safety and security 💚
