Hello from Vancouver - Orchid Board

LIBRRIAN · #1 05-21-2010, 06:43 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a retired librarian and have been growing orchids in my north-facing apartment for about 10 years. It started as a Mother's Day orchid and now my collection is comprised of over 40 plants. Have a look at my profile for a list.

I have long ago reached the point where I need to acknowledge that orchids have become nearly an obsession. I love them, particularly the fragrant ones, and I can't resist buying them when I attend orchid shows. I even adopt "throwaway orchids", when my friends threaten to toss them for not blooming.

I look forward to learning a great deal here and maybe making some contacts, too.

LIBRRIAN

WhiteRabbit · #2 05-21-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LIBRRIAN

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a retired librarian and have been growing orchids in my north-facing apartment for about 10 years. It started as a Mother's Day orchid and now my collection is comprised of over 40 plants. Have a look at my profile for a list.

I have long ago reached the point where I need to acknowledge that orchids have become nearly an obsession. I love them, particularly the fragrant ones, and I can't resist buying them when I attend orchid shows. I even adopt "throwaway orchids", when my friends threaten to toss them for not blooming.

I look forward to learning a great deal here and maybe making some contacts, too.

LIBRRIAN

welcome! Always nice to meet another victim - er, ... enthusiast!

Make sure to post pix of your orchids! We looooooooove pix! I'm sure you will enjoy the board, and will be convinced that you don't have nearly enough orchids lol! Have fun!

Shirley · #3 05-21-2010, 07:42 PM

A big welcome to you, Librrian! This is certainly the place to get all your orchid questions answered and we love to see photos of your plants. Enjoy!

LIBRRIAN · #4 05-21-2010, 08:02 PM

Hi White Rabbit,

Thanks so much for your kind reply. I looked at some of your orchid images and I'm green with envy over some of them. Your collection is beautiful!

I am a photographer and have taken many photos of my orchids over the years. Since they seldom bloom at the same time, it may give the impression that my place looks like a garden, but at the moment, I have only 2 in bloom.

Take care and have a look at my stuff later in the week.

LIBRRIAN

LIBRRIAN · #5 05-21-2010, 08:03 PM

Hi Shirley,

Pleased to meet you. I'll post some photos of my plants in the next few days.

Kind regards,
LIBRRIAN

Zoi2 · #6 05-21-2010, 08:19 PM

Hello and welcome to the OB!
Joann

WhiteRabbit · #7 05-21-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LIBRRIAN

Hi White Rabbit,

Thanks so much for your kind reply. I looked at some of your orchid images and I'm green with envy over some of them. Your collection is beautiful!

I am a photographer and have taken many photos of my orchids over the years. Since they seldom bloom at the same time, it may give the impression that my place looks like a garden, but at the moment, I have only 2 in bloom.

Take care and have a look at my stuff later in the week.

LIBRRIAN

aww thanks

- My collection is not large compared to many members - that said - I had 16 orchids when I joined OB (had more at one time, but some died, some I gave away, and I wasn't adding to my collection for some time), and now have around 100!

My growing has much improved since joining OB - previously I had 1 that bloomed well and regularly. I still have quite a few I am trying to figure out tho lol. This is the first time I have a number blooming well at the same time! I'm quite happy about that

I look forward to seeing pix of yours

I'm sure you will enjoy participating on the board - I know I sure have! Lots of very nice people with good knowledge!

LIBRRIAN · #8 05-21-2010, 10:09 PM

Would anyone be interested an a few shots I took at the most recent Vancouver Orchid Society Show? They are not my orchids, but the pics turned out fairly well.

LIBRRIAN · #9 05-21-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks a million! I am a photographer and have quite a few images on my computer. Should I post photos of orchids I do not own, such as the 2010 Vancouver Orchid Show?

WhiteRabbit · #10 05-21-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LIBRRIAN

Thanks a million! I am a photographer and have quite a few images on my computer. Should I post photos of orchids I do not own, such as the 2010 Vancouver Orchid Show?

absolutely! post away!