Hi--Should Have Introduced Myself

[zuri]

Hi,

I recently posted on your board asking for help with my Phalaenospis and got some very good advice back. I should have introduced myself.

My name is Erin. I live in Portland, OR and am about to graduate from Reed College. I'm a plant person (grew up on a farm and plant nursery), love to garden and keep houseplants, but I didn't try orchids until my boyfriend gave me one last summer. I've always heard that they could be hard and that a lot of people have trouble getting them to re-bloom; but my first orchid has been so pretty and so much fun to learn about that I'm determined to figure it out. I've recently acquired seven more. They're all young and aren't old enough to flower, but I figured that this should be a good way for me to learn how to keep and make them happy. If I do things right maybe they will bloom!

I remain impressed by these plants and the people who are able to successfully cultivate them.

Thank you all for being so eager to share your experience, knowledge, and questions. I have already learned so much and I love your forum.

Best,
Erin

[articuno75]

Hehehhee.

And so the addiction begins.....

Welcome to the forum!!! What you will find is that you will miss the blooms and want to buy more just to see them. A wonderfully bad habit we all have

[jay]

Hello Erin and welcome to the forum!

As Jenny said, the addiction is beginning. Never hesitate to ask questions, there are a lot of people here with a ton of information to share. You could probably teach us a thing or two with your background working with plants in a nursery.

Hope to see pictures of your orchids.

[solay]

Yes, welcome Erin. You are not alone by a long shot. We all love orchids and want more, more, more! Nice to meet you. Oregon is beautiful. Went to The Gorge area once. Very green and beautiful.

[mayres]

Welcome to the forum Erin. We have about five great orchid shoes in the valley here from February through the first of April. You will have to catch a few next year. Also a couple in the fall that I can think of - one in Portland in October and another in Seaside about the same time. Enjoy!

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by articuno75

What you will find is that you will miss the blooms and want to buy more just to see them.

Welcome, Erin I think Jenny took a scalpel and cut right to the heart of this addiction. We all need our fix of infloresence every now and then!

[kid a]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

[Anton]

Won't be long before you stand up in front of us and openly state, "MY NAME IS ERIN, AND I'M AN ORCHIDOHLIC!"

[patticake]

Hi, Erin! Welcome to the Geeks! I had always heard that orchids were difficult, too. They aren't at all if you give them what they want! Look forward to chatting with you in the future!

[Tobi]

Hi and welcome to the forum Erin. Would love to hear about what you are growing
and eventually see some pics of your 'chids.

[tizzycat]

Welcome to the forum Erin

[fred]

Hi Erin
welcome to the forum
thank you for your kind words we not only give advice we give the right advice what works best your growing conditions in your location
as other members have said to you orchids are easy to grow if you give then what they want ( the right Culture ) plus we all love to share our hobby ok ok ok addiction with other orchid newbies ( new members )

let me share a secret with you also we have a great caring bunch of geeks here as well shhhh don't tell anyone lol

[zuri]

Thanks for all of your warm welcomes. You guys are great! When I have the time I'll take some pics and show you my modest little orchid corner.

Can't wait to become an orchid geek myself...

Erin

[orchid_girl]

Welcome aboard!! I am sure you will find some great advice and knowledge here.