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Old 07-20-2008, 11:46 AM
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HI!

So I guess I'll just jump in. I just found this forum last night while checking the hours for the Oak Hill Gardens. They are literally around the corner from me I was hoping to visit today but they are closed.

So I have 2 orchids right now, I have had various phals in the past with not too much luck. Neither of my orchids (1 phal and 1 dendrobium) had bloomed since I purchased it. I'm thinking I need to repot?? The other day I decided to set them out on my deck. The phal has now gotten a new leaf. The dendrobium has many leaves but I don't see any difference yet. I have them sitting on my railing so they get some morning sun. The last two nights it has rained so I have empited the pots of the water that was in them.

Well that's all I have right now I look forward to meeting you all and learning lots. Thanks!
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Old 07-20-2008, 12:44 PM
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Hi Leslie and welcome!

Oak Hill right around the corner?!?!?!?!?! Oh my!!!
They are such great people...and you are so lucky!!!

I look forward to hearing more from you
If you need help with anything, let us know
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Old 07-20-2008, 01:22 PM
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Hi Leslie...welcome...nice to meet another newbie..I found this site while looking for answers just 2 days ago..and I joined right away...what a great place and great orchid buddies!..Eileen
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Old 07-20-2008, 01:23 PM
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Hi Leslie, Great to have you join us. I live down the road in Rockford so I have purchased a ton of orchids from Oak Hill. They are good to work with and will help if you have any problems. It's amazing that two orchids can turn into hundreds.
John
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Old 07-20-2008, 01:28 PM
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Good to have you on board Leslie. You'll be stocking up on more 'chids in no time

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Old 07-20-2008, 04:17 PM
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Hello Leslie and welcome to the OB !!!!! WOW !!!! You've got Oak Hill down the corner from you. You are a very lucky girl. If I was that close to them they would be in so much trouble....LOL
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Old 07-20-2008, 05:10 PM
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Old 07-20-2008, 05:50 PM
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Thanks so much for the great welcome. Yes I live in the Subdivision right next to them. We are in their backyard I guess you would say. Well you know the saying about potato chips, well I made a trip to Hausermans. So I'm going to post about my purchases in the beginner forum. Thanks again everyone!
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Old 07-20-2008, 06:03 PM
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Welcome to OB! You will have so much fun on here learning and drooling over pics! Well I do anyway! That is so cool that you live so close to Oak Hill. I would be in a lot of trouble too. Think how much I would save on shipping! Anyway, have fun looking around on here and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
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Old 07-21-2008, 09:58 AM
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Thanks Sarah. Nice to meet you too!
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