Hello from Canada
 

Hi everyone; just wanted to introduce myself. I've been growing orchids for some 20 years. Most are grown simply on windowsills so space is limited. My number of planmts has fluctuated greatly over the years, peaking at over 80 in the 80's then dropping to just 20 in the 90's (I didn't have a clue at the time!). Now I'm back to about 60 and the collection is now spilling over at work (I work in a Botanical garden so they are only too delighted!). With the greenhouses available at work, I expect the collection will grow in leaps and bounds! At home I grow mostly cool growers in the Oncidium alliance but I do have some Phals and Paphs in a warmer room. At work, I keep my Cattleya alliance and we (the Botanical garden) were just given a donation of 30 Vandaceous orchids from Thailand which are my responsibility. :) They were in hard shape but are slowly responding....no flowers yet but hopefully this summer. I hope I can add to the Orchid Board family!:D

Welcome and Happy New Year! Where are you located? We look forward to hearing about your growing experiences.

Oh, I forgot! I live in St. John's, Newfoundland :blushing:

:welcome: Aboard Toddybear, its great to have you with the OB and am sure you will be a plus to our community. Great gift from Thailand :Tup:. Please don't hesitate to share your :photo:s in our gallery and lurking is good, but posting is even better. Another Canadian :clap:. Keep your eyes open on our next project, would love to have you join in...

Welcome to the board! Hope you enjoy it here.

Hi Toddybear - welcome to the OB! Nice to see another Canadian join up.

Please check out all our features - this is a fantastic forum with great people and a ton of knowledge to share.
We would love to see pics of what and where you grow. Are you a member of an Orchid Society? Any Canadian orchid growers you can recommend for the mailordering type out here?

Welcome to the forum! Don't forget about the Chat Room!!

Welcome on board Todd, but I have to know about the bear...........?????????????????

Wow...getting stuck with 30 vandas to nurture! That's way too cool!!!
I look forward to hearing more from you and I am sure you will be a great asset to our community :D

:welcome: to OrchidBoard!