Windowsill Section in "STYLES, SETUPS & ENCLOSURES"? - Orchid Board

Rivka · #1 09-21-2011, 12:49 PM

seems like it would be nice to have a Windwsill section in STYLES, SETUPS & ENCLOSURES heading.
a lot of folks start out in their kitchens and living rooms and folks like me stay that way for years with no hope or plans to change.
Windowsill growing has a lot of its own often unique issues,

like how to pick the right part of the house for what type of orchid
how to fight humidity/heat needs between you home and your chids
clever watering that does not trash your house or take all day

anyway i was about to ask some questions and share some insight about my set up that i am about to work on improving and felt like there was nowhere that it really belonged.

what do you folks think about a new subsection?

WhiteRabbit · #2 09-21-2011, 11:08 PM

hmm ...

here's a

- hopefully there will be some feedback on your suggestion

ladybree · #3 09-22-2011, 03:36 AM

I think it'd be great to have this kind of info in its own subsection.

I'm curious to see how other people grow their orchids in windowsills, as this is how I am doing it too.

SarinahL · #4 09-23-2011, 10:17 AM

I would really like that. I have a very diverse group, but no artificial light, or humidifiers. Just my windowsills & my sink! Would love to get ideas

RJSquirrel · #5 09-25-2011, 06:41 AM

Is there not enough options for you to post pics of your windowsills already? I think there is as I cant find my post from 2 days ago as its been buried so deep in here there is so much. Just another item to bury for the photo rich.

hosshead · #6 09-25-2011, 11:36 PM

I also would welcome a Windowsill section.
Always seem to have some overflow from my greenhouse, a section that helps me choose which one to put in "The 'Sill" would be mighty welcome!

hosshead · #7 09-25-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RJSquirrel

Is there not enough options for you to post pics of your windowsills already? I think there is as I cant find my post from 2 days ago as its been buried so deep in here there is so much. Just another item to bury for the photo rich.

I don't really see this as just another "photo op" section.
I think it's maybe motivated to be more about guidance and creativity in the use of limited space....

I imagine that there are some inexperienced folks around here who need help trying to decide what they can do with windowsill culture and how far they can take that. I don't see how such a forum section could do any harm.

There's a button down below the posts that let you subscribe to your threads/posts, you know, if you are losing track of your schtufff, due to all the horrible photos in here...

Rivka · #8 02-07-2012, 01:44 PM

Really want to bump this back up for consideration.
I talk to folks all the time that think they can't grow more special orchids because they are windowsill growers. Or folks that have taken on a wider variety and have really inventive ways of making it work. Everything gets adapted, I for instance am currently working on a watering system that is going to be for my "glorified windowsill" (I have a shelf in front of my window) and there are tons of hurdles that I would not have if it were in a grow room or a greenhouse. I'm chating about it in S/h section even though it has broader use and would be better in a "Set Ups" area

Please give us a section, most everyone started on their windowsill with a gift orchid!