Greetings from the Ruhr in Germany

[naturalistSean]

Hello all, I'm an American expat in Germany and new to growing orchids. I've been a vagabond wildlife biologist/ecologist for a couple of decades but with a new family I'm getting a little more settled down and finally able to grow some plants. That said I need to start small as it is likely that we'll move in the next year or two. For now I'm just dipping my toes in the water. I'll be mounting a couple of Dendrobiums on cork (D. tetragonum and a hybrid) and also Haraella retrocalla.

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Welcome to the Orchid Board!

[Leo H.]

Welcome! Have you already been to Schwerter orchid nursery near Dortmund? It is a 40min. drive and absolutely worth it. Only downside: once you enter, you will automatically spend double the amount of money you planned to

[naturalistSean]

I've ordered from Schwerter but haven't visited...yet. Based on what I've seen online it looks like they have a remarkable set up there.