Newbie from Utah

[utah]

Greetings all from a newbie in Utah (2nd driest state in the US). I'm trying to develop my love for orchids by turning my kitchen into a greenhouse this past winter and all of my basement window shelves into display areas. Hey, who needs to eat when you can grow orchids. I've also found that growing carnivorous plants (I like the sundews an pitcher plants) near the orchids does wonders for bugs and they like the same environment (but very different water/nutrient requirements)

Orchids, and my other obsession - dachshunds, have helped bring joy to my life when things have been rough (like cancer treatment).

All of my orchids are in spike right now including the wonderful ones I just ordered online. I move my orchids outside during the summer and put a mister on them throughout the day. Winter is tough though - I'm fighting 5% humidity (indoors too) and major temperature extremes.

Next thing I want to do is start mounting the orchids. That's why I'm here - I want to learn from all of you!

Utah