Orchid Addict - Orchid Board

LauraN · #1 02-19-2007, 06:36 PM

Hi Everyone,
I started collecting orchids in May of 2005. My mother had recently passed away and I was in charge of creating a garden memorial area in her memory, while buying plants to decorate her special little area, I was drawn to the orchids. In the past my Mother was in the habit of giving me a white Phalaenopsis occassionally for either my birthday or Christmas. I really had no luck in keeping them alive, until she bought me a purple variety (which happens to be the last one that she gave me)and somehow that one seemed to thrive and rebloom every year for the past 5 years or so, even though I never really took very good care of it. So, on that day almost 2 years ago, my obsession began. I have now amassed over 300 orchids and have managed to keep all but 5 of them alive.
I convinced my husband to turn one of our horse stalls into a pseudo- green house, so now they should all be much happier with their bright diffused light.
My best friend and I started collecting together and it has really added to the fun of collecting.
I am an amateur photographer also and love photographing my orchids.
When not fooling with my orchids. I keep busy either coaching track and field athletes, working with our Arabian horses, not to mention that I run my own business which takes up most of my day. So balancing all of my passions is quite a trick.
I can't wait to meet all of you and learn more about growing orchids.

cneos · #2 02-19-2007, 06:53 PM

Welcome! It's amazing what unusual lengths an Orchid Addict will go to to make a growing space for orchids. Looking forward to your photos.

cb977 · #3 02-19-2007, 06:57 PM

Hi Laura! It's wonderful

to see another of our Spring Hill Orchid Lovers members become involved here at Orchidboard

This place is the absolute BEST for learning about orchids...and the folks here are the greatest

With your other hobby being photography, I look forward to seeing the gallery you build here

Let me know if you have any questions.

Tindomul · #4 02-19-2007, 09:21 PM

Welcome to the Orchid Board! 300 orchids is no small collection! Can't wait to start seeing your photos, I hope you share them.

terrestrial_man · #5 02-19-2007, 09:44 PM

WELCOME TO THE BOARD!

justatypn · #6 02-20-2007, 12:30 AM

Aboard Laura, its great to have you as a member. The OB is the best on the web where we have fun and learn too

Your

s on smugmug are an excellent work of art. Some very unusual orchids. Glad your here, so sit back and enjoy what's ahead...

LauraN · #7 02-20-2007, 09:05 AM

Thank you to everyone for the kind welcome. I feel at home already!

justatypn · #8 02-20-2007, 11:57 AM

That's what the OB is all about, you can even kick your shoes off, prop those legs up grab a RC and moon-pie and enjoy..

Rick Barry · #9 02-20-2007, 12:08 PM

Hi Laura,
Sounds like you're just a few plants short of needing to get into an orchid 12-step program! We addicts love to be reminded that we're not alone.

Rick

LauraN · #10 02-20-2007, 12:27 PM

Hi Rick,
I think my mistake is in thinking that I can ever buy just ONE orchid! I usually leave with a handfull. They are like Lay's potato chips to me...