Hello from NJ

[Lindafvb]

Hi Everybody,
I thought it was time to say hi, I have been lurking around for a short while and have found your site very helpful. I am a newbie but got hooked very quickly. It is only a year since I bought my first orchid and I now I have 45 orchids. I also killed my first orchid but that only encouraged me to learn more about them. I have mostly phals. Love the minis. Some are those sad $5 phals from HD, etc. but they have rewarded me this winter with reblooming. I have a few catts., paphs. and dendos. As you can see alittle bit of this and that. Most of the plants are in s/h now, with only those in spike still in bark mix. I grow under lights and windowsills.
I look forward to entering the forum, and as a newbie, I always have questions.
Linda

[Ross]

I trust the ones that died were Dendrobiums That's the way those guys are. Welcome aboard. We are a loving bunch (except for Tony who hates Dendrobiums - no, that's not true! Dendrobiums hate Tony ) Ask away and we will freely give you advice. Now advice is a funny thing -- you have to take it with a grain of salt (so to speak)

[terrestrial_man]

Welcome to THE BOARD, Linda

And to collecting and growing orchids

This is a great place to learn, to share images and experiences, and to visit. Be sure and check out Chat where the action is live!
tune in at 8PM your time!

[cb977]

Hello Linda...welcome to Orchidboard

I'm happy to see you've decided to introduce yourself...45 'chids in a year! Now, that's my kind of newbie

Pay no attention to the Dendrobium Doomsayers...they're just jealous

Check out the Gallery, starting your own is easy
Ask all the questions you need to...it doesn't matter how long you've been growing 'chids...there's always something to learn.

Our members are a very diverse group and are all willing to share their vast knowledge.
I've learned much of what I know now from the generous folks right here

Join us in chat some night, gets started around 8pm est

[Ross]

Originally Posted by cb977

Pay no attention to the Dendrobium Doomsayers...they're just jealous

Yup! Love 'em, they just hate me!

[justatypn]

Aboard Linda, it's great when a lurker (is that a word) members up and introduces themselves. It's great to have you and sounds like your working your way up the orchid count. We all have to start somewhere and with the OB to share in our boo-boo's and our wtg's is way to self-satisfying. There is a wealth of information awaiting and the OB is the best orchid forum on the web...glad your here Please use the gallery to post your 's and enjoy other members 's.

[Tindomul]

Welcome to the Orchid Board. 45 'chids, growing s/h, sounds like you are no newbie, but rather experienced. Congrats!!!! Glad you could find your way here.
Now I must warn you, they say you should not trust in forums too much, for they give advice both pro and against an idea, or orchid. Hehe, but this is the best place to get all kinds of advice!!!!!!!!

[Lindafvb]

thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Nothing like looking at the snow on the ground here in NJ and having the orchids in bloom. I do not think I will mind the winter as much now.