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Gardener from Southern California

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Bonnie Lorraine, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. Jun 21, 2013 #1
    Bonnie Lorraine

    Bonnie Lorraine New Member

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    I've been keeping orchids for around 15 years now, never many at a time, usually less than 30. I have a small collection of mini's and jewels in my greenhouse now, along with some rather stubborn ones that have survived neglect in my backyard for the past 5 years, and am looking to get some more once I have the second greenhouse set up. I also grow a lot of unusual plants (Hoyas, Dischidias, Begonias, Lecanopteris, Huperzia, and epiphytic blueberries). I look forward to learning from all the wonderful people here :)
     
  2. Jun 21, 2013 #2
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    Welcome to the forum! Hopefully you'll be able to post some pictures soon! I'd love to see those epiphytic blueberries.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2013 #3
    Bonnie Lorraine

    Bonnie Lorraine New Member

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    Thanks :) Two more posts and I can!
     
  4. Jun 21, 2013 #4
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome, Bonnie.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2013 #5
    Bonnie Lorraine

    Bonnie Lorraine New Member

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    Thank you Kelly :)
     
  6. Jun 21, 2013 #6
    gnathaniel

    gnathaniel Lurker Supporting Member

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    Welcome, Bonnie! I've seen photos of some of your plants on Dendroboard (where I mostly lurk and learn b/c I have very little to contribute), viewing your posts usually inspires one or more additions to my plant wishlist...
     
  7. Jun 21, 2013 #7
    Bonnie Lorraine

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    Thanks gnathaniel, nice to know you've enjoyed my pictures :) I probably won't have much to contribute here yet, so I guess I will be joining you in lurking heh
     
  8. Jun 22, 2013 #8
    goods

    goods Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Glad to see you here as well, Bonnie! For those who haven't seen Bonnie's plants prepare to be impressed...and tempted by those blueberries :D

    Bonnie, do you grow Chuck's Begonia sp. Lita?
     
  9. Jun 22, 2013 #9
    Bonnie Lorraine

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    Hi Zach <waves> I guess I shouldn't be too surprised to find you on an orchid forum lol. I got a tiny cutting of a Lita the other month, unfortunately it melted within an hour of me getting it do to being left in a bad spot during a frog meet, hoping to get some more eventually though :(
     
  10. Jun 22, 2013 #10
    goods

    goods Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Yep! I've been here a bit longer than Dendroboard. Researching a terrarium for orchids is what led me to the frogs and both hobbies area very slippery slope. I think you'll like it here. I know I've learned a lot and have gotten to see many species of orchids I didn't even know existed!

    I'm sorry to hear about the Begonia. I'm going to try to find a piece in the near future to see how I do with it. It's supposed to be pretty tough even under good conditions.