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09-27-2006, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 8
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Chicago area newbie
Hey there, folks.
This seems like a great place to learn more. I currently grow a little of everything (aquarium plants, numerous houseplants, herbs, a tangerine tree, some carnivorous plants), and I'm hoping to devote a corner to orchid growing. I'm especially interested in what can be accomplished using multiple, inexpensive shop lights. Paphs are very interesting to me, but I'd also love some fragrant oncidiums, etc. I posted a big, long question in the beginner section.
Great to be here!
Christina
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09-27-2006, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Zone: 9a
Location: Spring Hill, FL
Posts: 15,776
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Hi Christina and welcome! You've already made me smile...devoting a "corner" to orchids...not possible 
I know we'd all love to learn more about you and your plants, you should try to join us in the chat room some night, we usually start getting there around 8pm est.
How many orchids have you gotten so far? You are lucky enough to be within traveling distance of Oak Hill Gardens...great place to get some more  !!!
Hope to see you around the board, feel free to ask your orchid questions, there are a lot of very nice, helpful people here in our little corner of the world |
09-27-2006, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 450
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Sweet, now I'm not the only Chicago newbie on the block!
Welcome!
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09-27-2006, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Zone: 10a
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Age: 41
Posts: 1,402
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Welcome to the forum. I am sure you'll learn plenty here, orchids are very rewarding to grow and lots of fun.
Go Packers!!!!!
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09-27-2006, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Zone: 7b
Location: Queens, NY, USA
Age: 29
Posts: 8,320
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Hi Christina! Aquarium plants huh? Thats too cool!
Do you grow planted aquariums?
Maybe you have some advice for me. I've been trying to fower a few different types of Cryptocorynes by growing them emeresed. Any advice?
Thanks!
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
-J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, Fellowship of the Ring
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09-27-2006, 11:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Zone: 9b
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 3,056
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 Aboard Christina, starting with a corner sounds like me, started with 4 in a livingroom corner and now 1+ yrs later 48 chids and a breakfast nook. Glad you've found the OB a great place to hang out and take in all the wealth of shared knowledge. There is a galley where you can upload your  can't wait to see your collection of plants...enjoy
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“Respect does not come from the work you do, it comes from the way you do your work.”
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10-01-2006, 11:52 PM
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OB Admin
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Zone: 3a
Location: Edmonton, Alberta. Canada
Age: 48
Posts: 1,804
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Hi Christina - welcome to the Orchid Board and the start of your addition! Not to worry though, us addicts can find relief once we buy orchid!
Enjoy the forums, visit often, read lots, post even more. We are all here to help new and old and learn from each other.
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"It is easy to grow orchids - you just have to think like one!" - Unknown
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