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<p>My name is Hannah. I love my life. I have a wonderful family, loving friends and a sweet husband! I have had the best job ever, taking care of mounted police horses…I feel very blessed.</p>
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<p>My love for orchids began when my husband asked me to marry him with a beautiful white Phalaenopsis orchid (and a ring of course)!!</p>
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<p>A few years ago I received some orchids and had no idea what to with them. You see, I was very intimidated by orchids because I had heard they were so hard to care for. I started doing a bunch of online research<span style="line-height:1.3em;">, and I found a lot of confusing and contradicting information. The whole process seemed so daunting!</span></p>
<p>What I have now found is, orchids are actually quite easy…..IF you know <a href="https://myfirstorchid.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/the-most-common-orchid-questions/"></a><a href="https://myfirstorchid.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/the-most-common-orchid-questions/" target="_self" title="">what to do</a>! I have found what works for me and I truly hope it works for you! I have Phalaenopsis, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums and Cymbidiums orchids.</p>
<p>I started this site for beginners, like me, who want to find easy and accessible answers on how to care for orchids. I have compiled many of the good ideas from the web and local growers that have helped me care for my orchids and I hope you find this information helpful. Feel free to leave a comment, ask questions, or suggest a topic!</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:none;">Hope this helps,</div>
<p>Hannah</p>
<p>Feel free to leave comments or questions.</p>
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