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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Julie Kennon, Nov 13, 2013.

  1. Nov 13, 2013 #1
    Julie Kennon

    Julie Kennon Member

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    Hi! I'm new to the forum and in the learning process....although that appear to be an ongoing process I think. I am looking forward to learning more about Orchids and gaining insight from all the experienced Orchid addicts on the site. This is a great addiction, low in calories and legal...(smile) I have 11 plants now and I am happy to say they are all among the living...
    Greeting, Julie
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2013 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Welcome "aboard", Julie.

    Most orchids are legal, but not all. Once you get completely deranged - I mean "fascinated" - by them, they can drive you to drink, so don't count out the calories just yet.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2013 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome, Julie. 11 plants ... you are well on your way to orchid addiction. Congratulations on keeping them all alive.
    Success breeds success.
     
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    Julie Kennon

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    Julie Kennon

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    Thanks Ray! I hope to learn a lot from everyone. I just noticed a woman from Greece who just joined with 250 plants...oh my I am a baby orchid lover. If anyone has suggestions of good places to look for plants I would appreciate it, thanks!
     
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    Julie Kennon

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    Thank you Kelly! I noticed that you are very active on the site and hope you'll share any helpful hint on keeping them not only alive but healthy happy and blooming!
     
  7. Nov 13, 2013 #7
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    There are lots of great places to buy plants depending on what you are after. I only grow species so I can't help with hybrid vendors.

    Marni, from this forum, sells great plants on Ebay under the name mostlyspecies. Zach (ZWUM) imports and sells Bulbophyllums. Over the years I have bought many plants from Andy's Orchids http://www.andysorchids.com/default.asp and a few from Tropical Orchid Farm in Hawaii http://www.tropicalorchidfarm.com/. There are many others. Look at the "Orchid Vendors FYI" category on this forum for a bunch more.
     
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    Julie Kennon

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    Thank you, I will check these sites out. I did visit Andy's online...
    I will do some digging!
     
  9. Nov 13, 2013 #9
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    Welcome :)
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2013 #10
    ZWUM

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    Welcome to the forum!