Hello from Jacksonville Florida - Orchid Board

1greenearth · #1 07-05-2008, 10:00 AM

I've posted on the board once before, but never introduced myself. The idea of internet communications is very new to me. though I grew up in the computer age (I'm 28) I have had my nose, and really hands, feet, and toes in the dirt since birth. My Family owned a citrus farm in SW Florida until the freeze of '89, we then moved (outside Chicago of all places) to do corn and soybeans. Eventually, moved back to FL (missed surfing) and went to school for my Hort. Sciences A.S. and Landscape Design A.S. Anyway, I now own a Landscape nursery (my wife and 2month old) with which we grow and carry a wide array of citrus, trees, shrubs, etc; as well as orchids. At last count we have about 850 (orchid) plants between our home GH and retail GH. The orchids are our passion, but we've only been open 1.4 years, so that portion of the business does not pay the bills. We have started a small scale breeding program, but wo'nt have our first flasks ready until august. I look forward to learning and discussing with ya'll,
Thanks, Tom

Chubidubi · #2 07-05-2008, 10:08 AM

Tom

Wow you've led quite a life. It's great to have you here

and have fun

Roly0217 · #3 07-05-2008, 10:33 AM

Tom and welcome to the OB !!! I used to have family in Jacksonville, now they moved a little bit down a bit but still close to the area.

tuvoc · #4 07-05-2008, 10:45 AM

Welcome aboard, Tom. Glad you dropped by to say hello. Sounds like some of us could learn a few things from you. Have fun.

Kim

1greenearth · #5 07-05-2008, 10:47 AM

thanks for the warm welcome.
I just found the photo gallery!! WOW!!
tom

Chococatte · #6 07-05-2008, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the OB from another Floridian

We love

s! And what are your first flasks that your trying?

gmdiaz · #7 07-05-2008, 10:52 AM

Hello and welcome!

Glad you found the place! Looking forward to hearing more from you!

1greenearth · #8 07-05-2008, 11:00 AM

I have a few flasks at our home GH already, G. Aurantiaca (alba) (x2); Phal. Baldans Kaleidoscope (x1); C. Leopoldii (x2). As for what I am hoping to have flasked by august is a Bc. Maikai cross; B. Aristocrat; and Bc. Daffodil Muse. . . . among others.

1greenearth · #9 07-05-2008, 11:03 AM

how do i upload photos?

gmdiaz · #10 07-05-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1greenearth

how do i upload photos?

When you want to post a message with photos or reply to a thread. . .if you'll scroll down you'll see more options.

Look for Additional Options and Manage Attachments. You can upload the images directly from your computer. You just need to be sure to have them sized to post to the web.