Greetings from Juneau, not the one in AK!

[SuperGramps]

Thanks Dea,
I'm not going to claim a green thumb. That would be my lovely wife, she can grow anything.
I just had to have patience with this one. I didn't mind no blooms for those years. I figured it might never bloom but still a nice looking plant and wasn't distressing so I just took care of it and enjoyed it for what it seemed to be: a non-flowering orchid.
Of course those flowers have me hooked now.

[bethmarie]

Originally Posted by SuperGramps

So now that I've got a little experience I'm thinking I might like another.

And so it begins....

This sounds about right for how I ended up with 70 orchids and 3 stands with artificial lights.

And I wouldn't give a single one of them back

[AnonYMouse]

If you go miniture, you can manage 70 orchids on one stand!

[CA2FLxplant]

Welcome, SuperGramps! I'm new to Orchid Board too...you will be pleasantly surprised with the help and advice here...I know I am! It's sweet how you compliment your wife - sounds like you have a great love story.
You're going to get all the help you need here - great people to guide and help you through your orchid journey!