Newbie from West Michigan

[fyschebone]

I developed an epiphytic cactus habit a few years back. My new habit landed me here.

A recent trip to the local greenhouse resulted in me purchasing a large, potted, non-blooming, unidentified orchid. I admit, it was a bargain bin impulse buy. I'm hoping to find some way to identify it by the foliage alone.

[Ross]

Welcome to the Orchid Board from Cadillac. I, also migrated from cacti and have not turned back. Hope you get a chance to go to the big show in GR next Saturday at Meijer Gardens.

[fyschebone]

Thanks for the welcome. I've been a member at Meijer Gardens for a few years now, but have never been to an orchid show. Looks like I found orchidboard just in time.

[Grandma M]

Fyschebone Welcome to OB

Welcome from Hudsonville, near Rivertown Mall.

I am sure you would enjoy the GVOS show. I expect to be there early (9:00) on Saturday to pick up vandas pre-ordered from Natt's. I like to get there first thing on Saturday morning to get a good selection of what the vendors have to sell. The vendor section opens Saturday morning but the viewing of displays opens at noon.

I go Saturday to shop and then go again Sunday afternoon to see the displays. I have found that Sunday afternoon is not a good time to shop because it is usually so busy. I also like to get a first shot at buying orchids before they get too picked over. If you want anything special, you can pre-order on the internet and they will bring it to the show. Saves shipping cost, and risk of shipping in our cold weather.

Possibly I may see you there. I will not know who you are but I'm not to difficult to spot. I'm the old, grey haired lady, who walks with a cane. Say Hi if you see me.

Note: I may be old, grey, and walk with a cane but that doesn't keep me from growing orchids in my home. I have LOTS of them.

You can see the schedule at Grand Valley Orchid Society (Grandvalleyos dot org) Drop a PM to me if you go.

[tuvoc]

Welcome aboard. After your visit to the show, let us know what followed you home. We'll be more than happy to help you out with any questions. Have fun.

Kim

[cb977]

I'm looking forward to hearing how the show goes...will somebody please take some ?

fyschebone... to Orchidboard!

You are now part of a wonderful community where we all share our experiences...both good and bad...and learn a lot from each other.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask

[GreggC]

I have lots of family form up in Southwest Michigan in a couple of small towns called Gobles and Bloomingdale. I like to come up and visit there because of the relatives, but also because of the fruit-we ususally pick up loads of blueberries, tart cherries and if they don't freeze off, we get peaches, too. In addition, we enjoy going to Green Acres Orchids in Charlotte.