Yay! I'd love to have 2 loves in common with you!
Polly, there is a great beginning video in the Absolutely Great Information sticky (lots of other links too) to get you started .
http://cubits.org/orchids/thre...
Come to think of it, I should put a link in the right side box.
What orchids would you like to grow? (It's okay if you don't know their names, just describe them.)