Hello from California

[GardenTheater]

Hi Again White Rabbit, Cyms are definitely on the wish list. I see a cat on your posts an figure you will understand that my kitties are now jealous of the time I spend with my orchids. So I need to limit the acquisitions and take time to pet the kitties.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by GardenTheater

Hi Again White Rabbit, Cyms are definitely on the wish list. I see a cat on your posts an figure you will understand that my kitties are now jealous of the time I spend with my orchids. So I need to limit the acquisitions and take time to pet the kitties.

awww - my kitty, Jack, likes to 'help' me when I am taking care of the inside plants - of course, his idea of helping is to ask to be picked up, so he can see what's going on - or when I have plants at the sink for watering, he gets up on the counter to supervise

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board Rosalie

I'm sure you'll love it here, I've already seen your posts around the place

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

Oo, yes, keep away from any bugs!! but, for me in the UK, I still find it an amazing thought to grow outside!

I grow Cym outside in warmer months (they are out there now) and in a cool greenhouse over the winter (just need to keep frosts off them). You can also grow Cyps in the garden year round here in the UK, those actually LIKE the frost/snow.

Most of my Dens and Oncs will also go out during the daytime soon, and will start spending the nights in the greenhouse.

So if you pick the right types you CAN grow outside even here

[Jennyfleur]

Originally Posted by RosieC

I grow Cym outside in warmer months (they are out there now) and in a cool greenhouse over the winter (just need to keep frosts off them). You can also grow Cyps in the garden year round here in the UK, those actually LIKE the frost/snow.

Most of my Dens and Oncs will also go out during the daytime soon, and will start spending the nights in the greenhouse.

So if you pick the right types you CAN grow outside even here

I guess I was thinking more of the type of growing we see from some of OB's South American and some North American members (i.e. growing in situ on walls and trees - now that, for me, would be amazing)

[GardenTheater]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

awww - my kitty, Jack, likes to 'help' me when I am taking care of the inside plants - of course, his idea of helping is to ask to be picked up, so he can see what's going on - or when I have plants at the sink for watering, he gets up on the counter to supervise

Too cute! I'm glad he's making sure you water properly.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

I guess I was thinking more of the type of growing we see from some of OB's South American and some North American members (i.e. growing in situ on walls and trees - now that, for me, would be amazing)

Yeah, I agree. I would love if we could do that!

[GardenTheater]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Welcome to Orchid Board Rosalie

I'm sure you'll love it here, I've already seen your posts around the place

Hi Rosie, Thanks for the welcome. Everyone has been so helpful and there is so much great information already posted. I've completely lost track of time reading old threads. Rosalie

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by GardenTheater

Too cute! I'm glad he's making sure you water properly.

I know! I'm sure I would mess it up badly without his supervision!

[Ysa]