I've been lurking here for quite some time. Per my username, the only thing I've ventured getting are Walmart specials. We'll see if I can keep these alive before I consider moving up.
No, I was just a kid when I lived there. My orchid addiction came later! But I did plenty of gardening there with my Mom. That's what started my love of plants, my Mom had tons of houseplants and gardened like crazy.