About Us

Richard Jost Grower and daily operations manager, Richard has been involved with orchids for 50 years, and a member of the American Orchid Society for about that long. He has also enjoyed working with and learning about other unusual plants through the years. Richard is the immediate past president of the Northeastern PA Orchid Society.
Jan Jost Owner and business manager, Jan is a former English and Speech teacher who now has a day job with a local college. She is presently serving as secretary of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society. Here I am blending with the scenery in our Northeast Fair 2007 exhibit.
Erik Jost Our son recently completed 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently working with a government contracting firm providing technical assistance and training to his former Marine unit. He still lives in Hawaii
Krystal Star Jost Krystal became Erik's bride on November 17, 2005, a very welcome new addition to the family!
Our Hounds MAX We received a note from a friend that a seven-year-old Grey boy was in need of a new home because his master's new wife didn't want his dogs. How could we say no? Max, who is now 9, is a real sweetie. He is the gentleman of the house. Here he is showing his "good side."
LIZ We lost our first and oldest Grey, Rocket, in July of 2006. Since we had anticipated this, we adopted Liz in June to fill the hole left by his passing. She is a lovely girl who sometimes tries to be the boss. She has become a real "Daddy's Girl," lying on the couch with her head in Richard's lap.
CLYDE We adopted Clyde the weekend before Christmas 2006 as a replacement for another older hound who eventually passed away, Sonia. Clyde has an eye condition called pannus, which may eventually cause him to become blind. I've learned that this is somewhat more common in Greyhounds than other breeds. He gets periodic veterinary treatments for his eyes, and on good days he'll let me put some drops in them--if he gets a treat as a reward.
KELLY After ten years without one, we have another Irish Wolfhound in the house. This is Kelly, a very sweet boy born August 31, 2005. As of January 1, 2007, Kelly is about 33" at the shoulder and weighs about 135 lbs. He likes to sit on the furniture and romp through the house with Clyde, who is closest in age to him. Clyde is 5.

Rescued Greyhounds make great pets. Check with your local adoption agency(ies) or do a search online to find one near you. We have links to the organizations we have used on our Links page!