Hello from Illinois - Orchid Board

Leslie2934 · #1 07-20-2008, 10:46 AM

HI!

So I guess I'll just jump in. I just found this forum last night while checking the hours for the Oak Hill Gardens. They are literally around the corner from me I was hoping to visit today but they are closed.

So I have 2 orchids right now, I have had various phals in the past with not too much luck. Neither of my orchids (1 phal and 1 dendrobium) had bloomed since I purchased it. I'm thinking I need to repot?? The other day I decided to set them out on my deck. The phal has now gotten a new leaf. The dendrobium has many leaves but I don't see any difference yet. I have them sitting on my railing so they get some morning sun. The last two nights it has rained so I have empited the pots of the water that was in them.

Well that's all I have right now I look forward to meeting you all and learning lots. Thanks!

cb977 · #2 07-20-2008, 11:44 AM

Hi Leslie and welcome!

Oak Hill right around the corner?!?!?!?!?! Oh my!!!

They are such great people...and you are so lucky!!!

I look forward to hearing more from you

If you need help with anything, let us know

peggypugsmom · #3 07-20-2008, 12:22 PM

Hi Leslie...welcome...nice to meet another newbie..I found this site while looking for answers just 2 days ago..and I joined right away...what a great place and great orchid buddies!..Eileen

John · #4 07-20-2008, 12:23 PM

Hi Leslie, Great to have you join us. I live down the road in Rockford so I have purchased a ton of orchids from Oak Hill. They are good to work with and will help if you have any problems. It's amazing that two orchids can turn into hundreds.
John

bellini girl · #5 07-20-2008, 12:28 PM

Good to have you on board Leslie. You'll be stocking up on more 'chids in no time

lecent

Roly0217 · #6 07-20-2008, 03:17 PM

Hello Leslie and welcome to the OB !!!!! WOW !!!! You've got Oak Hill down the corner from you. You are a very lucky girl. If I was that close to them they would be in so much trouble....LOL

Chubidubi · #7 07-20-2008, 04:10 PM

Leslie

Leslie2934 · #8 07-20-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks so much for the great welcome. Yes I live in the Subdivision right next to them. We are in their backyard I guess you would say. Well you know the saying about potato chips, well I made a trip to Hausermans. So I'm going to post about my purchases in the beginner forum. Thanks again everyone!

caseydoll · #9 07-20-2008, 05:03 PM

Welcome to OB! You will have so much fun on here learning and drooling over pics! Well I do anyway!

That is so cool that you live so close to Oak Hill. I would be in a lot of trouble too.

Think how much I would save on shipping!

Anyway, have fun looking around on here and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Leslie2934 · #10 07-21-2008, 08:58 AM

Thanks Sarah. Nice to meet you too!