pictures of windowsills

[Wrebbitrocks]

hi,
im an orchid killer . i dont know whats going on. does anyone have pictures of they're windowsill orchids so i can take copious notes. im a beginner

[cirillonb]

here is my purely window sill set up.
Nick

[cirillonb]

Wrebbitrocks,
You have made at least 3 very frustrated posts. I have answered each. I too am new at this.
I wonder if you have read any overview books on orchid growing? I found that did me a lot of good. This forum is a wonderful place to get information but often it is very personalized. Books try to be more general. The two that I am going to recommend are inexpensive and direct a good portion to the new grower, trying to find what to grow and how to handle beginners conditions.
Others may criticize my first which is "Orchids for Dummies" It is an easy read and like other Dummies books has a lot of learning aids. I don't find much there that is extremely controversial. The other, which may be out of print in this title but has been replaced by a similarly well regarded book is "Ortho' All About Orchids".
These were my bibles when I first started and I still refer to them frequently.
Don't get discouraged. Assess your challenges, as you have been doing. And try to conquer them
Nick

[Ross]

Here is my setup:



I grow a little of everything in this window. It faces south and has 3 supplemental CF florescent lights.

[Brookpoint]

Originally Posted by Ross

Here is my setup:



I grow a little of everything in this window. It faces south and has 3 supplemental CF florescent lights.

just viewed you pic of growing in your window., What kind of bulbs are you using. I live in Fl and normally grow all year outside, but we have been having freezing temps, for over a week and they will continue for another week. needless to say my house is overrun with orchids, and I am ready to invest in some lighting, to keep things goingl I like your set up, but do not know what kinds of bulbs to us. thanks [

[Wrebbitrocks]

hi thanks for all your input. yes it is very frustrating. i will try to find those books. anything will be a big help. i want to get a camera so that i can post pictures here and get help on anything im doing wrong or just to post any successes or progress.

[kiki-do]

Here are some of my orchids in front of windows. Both summer and winter. All is good with them. No drafts and no touching the windows are the most important things. Temps do go down, but they can handle cooler weather. Hope that helps.
Those books are great beginner books. I think they have excellent "how to" pictures along with the instructions.
A great website to find second hand books...including textbooks for college (coming right up for you perhaps?) is CampusI.com | Buy Textbooks | Sell Textbooks | Used College Textbooks | New College Textbooks | Textbook Price Comparison | Cheap Textbooks | Cheapest Textbooks | Compare Textbook Prices | Textbook Buyback | Textbook Price Bot | New and Used Music | That is a great site to find all books. Check it out. I bought all my college books for my sons and myself, plus orchid books.
Don't know why all that stuff came up about the campusi website as I only put in the exact website.

[Wrebbitrocks]

hi thanks, yes college is oncoming in a year. im only a junior in highschool now but that site could really come in handy someday. i will check it out

[Wrebbitrocks]

p.s. to kiki: love your pics

[addictedcountryman]

wrebbitrocks- i believe i spoke to you on orchidforums. i live in the same town as you- i grow in my window also. i bought a rack from lowes. the light seems efficient. you should possibly try joining the local orchid society. its a bit on the geriatric side but i like it. there are a lot of members who are very knowledgeable. plus a few huge green houses!
abby