Hello! Boston here.

[squarebear]

Hi there! I have always been a little fascinated by orchids - each June when I was a kid, my grandmother and I would find the lady slippers that grew wild under the pines around the perimeter of her backyard and put a stick with a ribbon in the ground near each one so no one would step on them. I am not sure why it has taken me so long to consider keeping orchids myself, but here I am, having just purchased two young Phals from Carter and Holmes. They arrived Thursday, looking healthy, no spikes - I am hoping they are mature enough to have their first bloom this year... maybe the temp drop from SC to MA will do it. If not, I am patient. If I can make these two happy, then more will certainly follow. I have been reading and learning a lot here about the care and keeping of these lovely plants; thank you for creating this community with so much fabulous information.

[Lagoon]

Good to have you here with Us - Welcome to the forum!

[trdyl]

Welcome to OB!

[snakecharma]

Hi there, squarebear!

[Zoi2]

Hello and welcome to the OB!
Joann

[bellini girl]

. glad you decided to join

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board

[Country Gramma]

You'll love it here!!!
I'm from just west of Worcester.
Welcome, Karen

[golforchid]

Hi from Haverhill - most of us start with one or two...then it gets in your blood...the orchid fever... You might consider joining the Massachusetts Orchid Society - a great way to meet others afflicted with orchid fever, learn about growing orchids, see and purchase plants. Their siteMassachusetts Orchid Society I was a member for many years until I moved a bit too far to make it to meetings in Waltham.