Hi To All from Central Wisconsin - Orchid Board

Trixiekins · #1 08-20-2007, 12:08 AM

Hello, I'm new here but have been an orchid nut for over 20 years. I don't breed (yet). I have a large collection of intentional aquisitions and near as many I've saved from the dumpsters of the local retail that they toss as soon as orchids are done blooming 'cause no one will buy them (but me).
Long term goal is to replace 3 season wrap porch with "4 Season Room" with heated floor, floor drain & hot tub for humidity (among other uses). This will save me from repeated large scale moves at least twice a year. I'll elaberate on this @ another time........

ps: fav pastime is giving an orchid to a "non-believer" as a gift & sitting back to watch the "show".......lol

flhiker · #2 08-20-2007, 12:17 AM

Hi Trixiekins, and welcome to the OB. Wow sound like a large project you have going, would love to see some pictures. I checked out you list of orchids in your profile, very impressive list.

Trixiekins · #3 08-20-2007, 12:31 AM

I'll post pix after I figure out how to do this.

Djarum Black · #4 08-20-2007, 01:23 AM

Hi Trixie,

Welcome to the OB! Glad you joined. Always great to see another orchid rescuer out there

All your plans sound great! Looking forward to the photos!

Billyc · #5 08-20-2007, 03:12 PM

Hi to all,
Just joined up. Windowsill hobbyist w/a collection of 75
orchids from Phals to Draculas. Collection summering outside under trees in the rainy Philadelphia area.

Tindomul · #6 08-20-2007, 06:52 PM

Ahh, a hot tub in the orchid room. Sue, move over, pools in the orchid room are so last week!

Welcome to the Orchid Board. You painted a nice soothing picture in my mind on how to enjoy one's orchids.

cb977 · #7 08-20-2007, 09:29 PM

Trixiekins...your room idea sounds wonderful!!!
(Very funny, Tin

)

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A hot tub for the orchids

My hot tub is in the garage...the only room that's officially my husbands...orchids in the garage

...nope, can't do it

I read through your orchid list...you've got a wonderful collection!

Iwanagaara Apple Blossom is my favorite when it's in bloom! I find myself smiling every time I get a whiff of it's lovely fragrance! Yummy!!!

Candice · #8 08-20-2007, 11:09 PM

Welcome Trixie!!!! Wow that sounds amazing and I would love to live there!!!!! What a great project!
I am slightly new to orchids, but I can't wait to learn some things from you! I have only been growing and rescuing for a year now, and I killed all my orchids when I first started about three to four years ago, before I knew what the heck I was doing!!!!
Again welcome and if you are still having trouble with pictures let me know and I will help you!!

Trixiekins · #9 08-22-2007, 03:31 AM

Wish I had room for the pool, will have to hold off till the neighbour moves, buy that, burn it down (a blessing, no, really) then flood the foundation, voila, a pool.......lol

ps: this idea is NOT new...............

Trixiekins · #10 08-22-2007, 03:45 AM

I know it's common name is "Glacial Drift" but am unsure of the family. Any ideas. Isn't it spectacular?!