Hello from the foothills of the Blue Ridge in VA

[Lindsay]

I'm delighted to have found this forum to learn more about orchids. Actually it didn't take much finding, since nearly every topic I "googled" found a hit on the Orchid Board. I've already spent a good deal of time reading through posts this afternoon and am so impressed by the wealth of knowledge here.

My first two orchids were gifts from my husband, both beautiful Phals from a local florist that have bloomed and rebloomed since last Christmas. Now I've expanded my small collection to include a tiny blooming Oncidium (Carnival Costume) and a Howeara (Lava Burst) with the prettiest little spikes of rosy red flowers. Yesterday I made a trip over the mountains to purchase a hybrid Phal, Shenandoah Fire (with four spikes!) from a local orchid nursery. I guess you could say I'm hooked and glad to be here!