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03-09-2008, 04:17 PM
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| Getting Serious Hey all...Jesse M. here from Gettysburg PA. I started with my first orchid about 3 years ago. I was just captivated by a phaleanopsis that I saw at Walmart. I bought it despite what I thought I knew about how difficult orchids could be to grow. I thought, even if I kill it, the 13 bucks was totally worth the beautiful flower that lasted for weeks. So 3 years and 12 more orchids later here I am. I had pretty much decided that over time, I could only deal with phals. But as I'm sure many of you can understand I got bored there and had to expand the collection. Early on I didn't pay much mind to what the species and hybrids were called...so many of mine are somewhat "mystery" orchids. I know the type, but not the name. But among my many phals. are 2 catteleya type, an oncidium, and a few masdevalias. I'm getting pretty serious now. My mom and I are building terrariums for some of our plants. My goal is to eventually have at least one or two of mine in bloom at some point all year long. Never to be without a bloom. Mom turned me onto this site.      |
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03-09-2008, 06:25 PM
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| JesseM, Welcome to the forum. Lots of nice people here ready to help if you have questions. I'm glad that you've seen that orchids aren't hard to grow and bloom, that many of them do really well in our homes. Enjoy your time with us!
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03-09-2008, 06:27 PM
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| Hello JessieM and Welcome to the forum!!!  This is a great place to ask questions and learn all about orchids; I am sure you already know this by cruising the forum.If you like books I have a suggestion for you. It is my latest and is called "Four Seasons Of Orchids" by Greg Allikas and Ned Nash. It sounds right up your alley! I look forward to talking with you on the forum!
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03-09-2008, 08:57 PM
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| Hi JesseM and welcome . If you ever need any help, there are plenty of members here with advice and there's lots of info on the threads. Just let us know if you need anything. 
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03-09-2008, 11:12 PM
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| Jesse, WELCOME....................I have learned so much in the few months that I have been on this forum.............................
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03-10-2008, 02:02 AM
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| Nice to meet you Jesse!  I'm glad you've found some orchid types that tickle your fancy  Let us know how everything goes and if you have any questions!
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03-10-2008, 07:17 AM
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| Welcome to the forum, JesseM.
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03-10-2008, 08:37 PM
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| Nice to meet you, JesseM! This is a great forum. Nice people and knowledge range from Super Expert to not knowing a blessed thing! We all love orchids tho- so it's a great "family". Hope you enjoy it!
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03-11-2008, 12:19 AM
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| Welcome JessieM, as a Civil War afficionado, I could not help but notice that you're from the city where the course of American history was changed. Enjoy your time here on this forum...There are some highly experienced orchid growers from around the globe to help you with any questions! 
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04-03-2008, 02:27 AM
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| Welcome Son! This is a terrific site as I'm sure you're discovering. I'm sure we can get some noce tips on terrariums. I'm going to share pics of my growing spaces. Others are sharing and it's cool to see their happy places for their chids. Check it out! You need to see the Longwood pictures. And I think I'll post the picture of Courtney's orchid. I'm sure they'd provide a plethera of knowledge Welcome........... Luv Mom (Aka LTerrieM) |
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04-03-2008, 07:49 AM
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| Glad you have joined us. This time last year I had just bought my first orchid, a large white phal NOID from my grocery store. Now my front yard has Brassia, Dends, phals, vandas, reed stemmed epis, etc... This is a very catching hobby. I'm trying to figure out how you have only accumulated 12 in 3 years!?!?!?!?!!? |
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