My lifelong fascination with orchids

Hello! This is my first post on my experiences growing orchids at home on a budget, and in fact, on anything orchid related that catches my fancy. I have had a fascination with orchids for most of my life, and have maintained my own orchid collection for many years on and off. When I get a chance, I also like to visit parts of the world where orchids grow naturally, and to marvel at these beautiful blooms in their native habitat. Join me in my journey as I experiment with ways to grow orchids with minimal equipment and set up, i.e., how most people might grow them at home. And I hope you enjoy my accounts of orchids I have met and enjoyed on my travels.