As I said, you and I grow our orchids similarly. All my plants go outside when our low temperatures stay at or above 55F, with the exception of some of the tiny, seedling ones. All my plants then come in in the fall, again, when the lows begin to dip into the 50's. Mine will all be under or in large oak/cedar trees. They get watered by nature and by my trusty garden hose, with a gentle "rain" sprinkler head attached.
You are right tk. Orchids are a lot more difficult than sowing seeds.
