Hackneau is a combination of our two last names that we use for our orchid collection. Courtney Hackney grew up with orchids living in the wild in the Florida Keys. He is a marine ecologist and former director of the Coastal Biology Program at the University of North Florida. Rose Ganucheau is an avid gardener with an interest in native plants, butterflies and art. Courtney's interest in the history of American orchid hybridizing resulted in the book, American Cattleyas.

While there is no commercial greenhouse to visit, Courtney's hybrids are available at regional Orchid Societies when he gives talks.