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[kellyincville]

Hi guys:

It's been so long I though I would introduce myself again.

I ended up selling/giving away/killing most of my collection a few years ago. Then DH and I did a bunch of traveling, which was awesome, but we were away so often that I couldn't really justify acquiring more plants. But we've settled down, I have more time and I'm looking forward to building a more thoughtful collection this time around.

Looking forward to getting (re)acquainted with everyone!

Kelly

 

[Heather]

Hey! Welcome back Kelly! I hear you - sometimes it takes a bit for orchids to get back up on the priority list. Glad to have you here again.

 

[abax]

Welcome back Kelly.

 

[kellyincville]

Thanks you all!

 

[SlipperKing]

Welcome Kelly, Have you pickup any Paphs or Phrags yet?

 

[jtrmd]

That and health reasons is why I am cutting my collection down to mainly Paphs,Phrags,select plants,and the two of the 1st orchids I ever bought years ago.

 

[kellyincville]

Thanks Rick! Nothing yet- I've been googling and looking around to see what's changed in the last few years. I'm a multi nut so I would like to start with a half dozen lowii first since they are so easy. Any suggestions on where to look first?

That's so awesome that you still have your first plants, jtrmd! Mine has long ago gone to great beyond.

 

[jtrmd]

Thanks Rick! Nothing yet- I've been googling and looking around to see what's changed in the last few years. I'm a multi nut so I would like to start with a half dozen lowii first since they are so easy. Any suggestions on where to look first?

That's so awesome that you still have your first plants, jtrmd! Mine has long ago gone to great beyond.

I would hate to think how big that Sharry Baby would be if I havent divided it up so much over the years. The Sweet Sugar froze and barely came back from the time we had a real early frost 10 years ago. It still struggles, but is still here.

 

[SlipperFan]

Welcome back, Kelly! What kind of growing area do you have now?

 

[kellyincville]

Thanks Dot! I have south and east facing bay windows; we do not have a/c and already use a portable evap cooler for the few really hot days/evenings. So not a greenhouse but it could be worse.

 

[NYEric]

Welcome.

 

[SlipperFan]

Thanks Dot! I have south and east facing bay windows; we do not have a/c and already use a portable evap cooler for the few really hot days/evenings. So not a greenhouse but it could be worse.

Sounds nearly ideal for indoor growing.

 

[kellyincville]

Sounds nearly ideal for indoor growing.

I'll find out soon if the plants think so!



Thanks for the welcome, Eric!