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09-23-2014, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 124
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Aloha! New member from Hawaii
I have been lurking for some time but was just able to register last week. I live in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii (also known as "The Orchid Isle" for all the orchid nurseries here.) Up until three years ago I lived in South Texas and raised orchids in a greenhouse. Now, I raise them out in the yard-much easier! I presently have about 180 orchids (yes, I am definitely an addict and just getting started!!) I grow mostly catts, phals, intergenerics, dendrobiums, cymbidiums, and my newest interest, bulbos, and whatever other types look interesting. We also have a place near Volcanoes National Park at 3600 ft elevation in the cool cloud forest, so I am just beginning to experiment with cool growers. I rarely use any type of pesticide or insecticide, as my little helpers the geckos and anoles keep things pretty much under control here in Kona. I have learned so much just by following the forums here - looking forward to being a part of the site!
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09-23-2014, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
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Welcome to Orchid Board. You live in a beautiful location!
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09-24-2014, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Location: Manhattan, NY
Age: 40
Posts: 8,411
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WELCOME ABOARD!
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09-24-2014, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Location: Wyoming
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Welcome to the board, I am sulking because you get to live in Hawaii  |
09-24-2014, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta. Canada
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Welcome to the OB KonaLady. Glad you are now a legitimate member 
How wonderful to grow outside, I suppose sun control is the main concern. Tough to have too much sun!!
I'm sure we would all love to see some pictures of your paradise.
Enjoy! |
09-24-2014, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Zone: 7a
Location: Virginia
Age: 33
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Welcome to the orchid board. I hope to one day live in Hawaii.
On another note: What made you decide to move from Texas to Hawaii? How do you like Hawaii compared to Texas/the main land?
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09-24-2014, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Location: Nor Cal
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09-24-2014, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Zone: 11
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Posts: 166
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How about joining the Kona Orchid Society?!
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09-29-2014, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Location: West Midlands, UK
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Welcome to Orchid Board 
How great to be able to grow in that great orchid environment! |
09-29-2014, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Mission Viejo, California
Posts: 333
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I hope to join you there in Kona in a couple more years. Perfect orchid growing conditions and then there's the ocean and the wonderful people of Hawaii. Welcome from California.
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