Lindsey, I think I can speak for our group when I say we all wish you the best in your travels and most importantly, in your happiness. However, we have been together on this thread for several years and think of each other as family. It is just that we don't want to lose contact with you. After all, friends are like wine; it is the old ones that give you the most pleasure.
Ursula, my Dendrobium loddigesii is rather small. I have it in a 4 inch hanging plastic basket where it hangs out on all sides but is not drooping down yet. It may have a dozen flowers on it.
A group of us were visiting another Master Gardener's garden today when a 50 foot hickory tree began making cracking noises. We all turned to look at it just in time to see it crash to the ground. Thankfully. it didn't hurt anyone or do damage to the house but it was indeed an impressive experience.
Out in the OC I found a couple of new bloomers. First is Max. tenuifolia. It is a small plant with just the one flower.
Also, old reliable Encyclia Green Hornet is blooming:
Jim
