Greetings! - Orchid Board

paphlovian · #1 07-28-2007, 05:12 PM

I just joined your board today and would like to say "hi." I am relatively new to growing orchids: my mother had a limited number of them when I was younger, I started buying my own about 6 months ago (up to about 13 now), and just separated my first plant last week. I don't know many people who are interested in growing orchids, so thought joining an online forum would be helpful. I'm hoping to keep my orchids going for many years to come and proper care will be crucial for this. I'm located in the warm climate of Florida and keep the orchids on the patio most of the time.
Glad to be here!

flhiker · #2 07-28-2007, 05:35 PM

Welcome Angela, Many members from Florida. There is a wealth of information here and the members are happy to share their expertise

Ross · #3 07-28-2007, 05:36 PM

And we are glad YOU are here! as well. We love to have folks share their orchids through pics and love to talk back and forth about different things like growing techniques. So just jump in and have fun!

Djarum Black · #4 07-30-2007, 09:12 PM

Hi Angela,

Welcome to the OB! Glad you joined us here! There is always something interesting to read posted by the members. So lots to see and tempt you to buy even more orchids!

cb977 · #5 07-30-2007, 11:01 PM

Hi Angela

Welcome to the neighborhood

Where are you in Florida? I'm in Spring Hill

It's a great place for orchids!!!

You've joined the best place around to learn about orchids and meet some great people from all around the world!

What are you growing so far? We'd love some

gixrj18 · #6 07-30-2007, 11:28 PM

Hello Angela.....Welcome! Another Floridian (native) here. If you're in search of info....well, you stepped right in it. Here, you will discover many different ways of doing things, most equal in effectiveness. It is your duty to figure out what works best for you. There are an abundance of intelligent, experienced people on this forum. Most of them, having different methods of acheiving the same goal. Some of these methods may, or may not work for you. However, I am confident that you will find that way, somewhere within this forum.

paphlovian · #7 07-31-2007, 12:33 AM

Thank you, everyone, I really appreciate the warm-welcomes!

Susanne, I live in Sarasota county. A good friend of mine lives in Spring Hill, though I have never been there.

I have already learned a lot here, so I can imagine what's to come. Everyone's passion for orchids is showing.

lore_tex · #8 08-05-2007, 12:03 AM

Hi Angela!

Happy orchid growing!

Lagoon · #9 08-05-2007, 08:56 AM

Bonjour Angela, Welcome to the forum

I hope your snap happy, we're big on photo's here

Enjoy your time here and see you around the boards

Candice · #10 08-05-2007, 08:47 PM

Ciao Angela!

Well as you can see you have come to right place here at the OB! I have learned so much info in only a few weeks its amazing! So you have been caught by the bug also?! Yes, it starts very quickly, and I thought I could have just one also....right! Love to see some photos when you have blooms!

I am waiting for mine to all spike, and can't wait!

Again welcome!