Hello from Vermont

[Boyajian]

Greetings,
I am starting to keep Orchids once again, years ago I use to have many but stopped for whatever reason.

Now I am starting over slowly with 6 Phalaenopsis orchids, truly my personal favorite. 4 are Little yellow boys, one Summer magic and one unknown.

I was at the Boston flower show yesterday and picked up the Summer magic there for a great price and it is a beauty with two good size branches that are partially in bloom.

The unknown is over 2 ft tall with a lovely arching shape. I felt bad for it at Lowe's and brought it home, no idea yet what color it will be.

I have had very good success with the neglected orchids I see at Lowe's and have two that have gone from horrible to having much growth and beautiful little buds.

I make no claims of being an expert, I just try to provide good basic care. All six are on a table in trays with pebbles and water, the window faces north and it seems to work for them, all are in a mix of volcanic rock,sphagnum,bark inside a clay pots with slits up the side.

This is the first time joining an Orchid site for me and I hope to ask many questions, get great suggestions and just get to know some of you on here, Barbara