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  1. chris1948

    chris1948 Seedling

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    I always detest these "introduce yourself" forums in new groups I join. I never know what to say. I should type one up and save as a file then just copy/paste into every group I join.

    So that out of the way - what can I say about myself. I retired from the Army in 1990 after 22yrs, I then went on to work for another 23yrs at another job and retired from that in 2013. I have two greenhouses in my backyard. One I use for my orchids and my seed starting the other I use to overwinter most all of my plants and other times it acts as a storage area.

    Some of the plants I grow are Phalaenopsis orchids, I bought 23 of these from a local Walmart last June as they were Mothers Day leftovers, I still have 15 left. I also grow Brugmansia, Geraniums, Hibiscus and many more.

    So, that's about all I can think of to say
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    That works....for starters
    Welcome to GardenStew from north central Texas.
    We would love to see photos of the greenhouse and plants. Not being pushy, just nosy.:)
     
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    chris1948 Seedling

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    That is one of the next things on my list Toni.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Chris and a hearty welcome to GardenStew :hi: Looking forward to hearing about your orchids and nice to have another Texas member onboard :)
     
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    chris1948 Seedling

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    Thanks Frank, appreciate it.
     
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    Philip Nulty Strong Ash

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    Hi Chris,..welcome to GardenStew,..very nice to see you here and of course looking forward to seeing some pictures:smt041:smt041
     
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    chris1948 Seedling

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    Thanks Philip, I've got some photos of my orchids posted will have to add other plants in the upcoming days.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi there Chris and this time a warm welcome from Scotland. I have to admit that I'm not good at keeping orchids alive so could do with a few tips from you. I look forward to seeing your photographs.
     
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    chris1948 Seedling

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    Thanks Eileen, I've found that the right water type, I've got a table-top reverse osmosis system and the right food, I use MSU which helps a lot. I'd be more than glad to answer any questions you have Eileen if I can.
     
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    Hi Chris and welcome from Idaho. I looked at the pictures you posted of your orchids and wanted to say that you have some beautiful ones.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Welcome to the Stew from the north-west coast of Norway. :wave: I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your orchids and anything else you'd like to share. Hop in and make yourself at home.
     
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    Thanks very much @2ofus glad to be here
     
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    chris1948 Seedling

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    Thanks @Droopy for the welcome, I'll definitely be posting more photos in the upcoming days.
     
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