Chicago area newbie

[Christina Anderson-Abella]

Hey there, folks.

This seems like a great place to learn more. I currently grow a little of everything (aquarium plants, numerous houseplants, herbs, a tangerine tree, some carnivorous plants), and I'm hoping to devote a corner to orchid growing. I'm especially interested in what can be accomplished using multiple, inexpensive shop lights. Paphs are very interesting to me, but I'd also love some fragrant oncidiums, etc. I posted a big, long question in the beginner section.

Great to be here!

Christina