Aloha!
 

:hello Hi everyone,
Just joined Orchid Board to see what is going on here, try to learn a few things, make some new friends, and offer help to some folks if I can. I've been growing orchids here in Hawai'i for about 15 years and have come to the conclusion that I have a SERIOUS problem. Every time I see something new I have to have it. I have been involved with local orchid societies for as long as I have been keeping orchids and have been concentrating on species for the last 8-10 years. I have a greenhouse that is about 3200 square feet and mostly full of species. I am currently growing Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, and Paphiopedilums, as well as assorted other Genera. I was until recently an active participant in the American Orchid Society and Honolulu Orchid Society judging systems but decided that appreciating orchids is a far better way to view them than judging them. I have a few registered hybrids that I have done and also enjoy doing Culture talks to various societies here in Hawai'i when I have time. I sell a few plants on Ebay from time to time and was thinking about selling a few here as well in the future. Anyway, just thought I would take this oppurtunity to say hi!

Aloha, Fred

:welcome: Fred. Sounds like you have tons of experience. We love :photo: here on the board, so it would be nice to see your 'chids

Hi, welcome! :D

Aloha Fred. I'd love to see pictures of your 'chids and your greenhouse when you have time. Ahhh, paradise...

:yikes: that is one big greenhouse Fred! i must admit i'm jealous :coverlaugh:

Welcome to the forum! your experience and knowledge is going to be most appreciated :D

Wow, sounds like you have a great collection Fred.

Welcome to Orchid Board, I'm sure you'll have a great time here :welcome:

Welcome to the Orchid Board Fred!! Wow what a greenhouse you have in the middle of paradise! I'm so jealous! Your knowledge and experience are going to be most appreciated!!

Welcone to the OB, best form on the net.

I'm so jealous.........Of your greenhouse, and all the knowledge you have acquired over those years. Please share your info.

Marilyn

Aloha au iā 'oe Fred. Please adopt me. Seriously though, I'd be happy with 32 square feet of greenhouse space.
We would like to see lots of pictures, or a half-hour video tour. I'd bet a greenhouse that big is visible from space.

Welcome Fred. You sure have a big greenhouse. Please share some of your pics. We all love seeing what our friends grow.