Starting again.

[beduthkid3]

Hi all,
I have been bitten by the bug once more after over 25 years and am having real trouble posting my thoughts.
Can anyone help me?

[rodsmith]

I, for one, am not a mind reader; so I'll leave your thoughts to you. Welcome to the forum.

[Rayc11]

Welcome to the Forum.

[Cactushunter]

Trouble posting your thoughts? You are in the best place for them, just tell people what kind of collection you have however large or small and get talking to people. Once you start to discuss things things here you will feel more comfortable. I don't get on here much due to work, but I do spend a lot of time reading people's advice.
I try to say hello to new people cuz I felt like an alien when I first came on here and in many ways I still do!

[beduthkid3]

Hi all,
It is now over three months since I STARTED AGAIN and made my first post.I will try to be more careful in the future as to how I word my posts. (posting my thoughts).Anyway thank you rodsmith and Cactushunter for your comments.
I have about 80 cacti and a few succulents in my 8x8 greenhouse 90% of which are very young but seem to be thriving.
I have a good thermostatic fan heater and a small air circulation fan together with a 4ft. under soil cable heated sand tray and of course automatic air vents
This winter coming is a big test for me and I hope that in another 3/4 months I will be able to say yes we are up and running.
I also have three mature and two young established Epiphyllums along with several rooted cuttings which I hope to look after and keep healthy during the coming dark days of winter.
Any advice would be appreciated.

[juster]

Hi, you seem to be doing very well with plants and the right equipment so you have made a good re-start. I try to keep my greenhouse at 5 C minimum in the winter and keep plants dry. On a fine sunny day I would open the windows, just to help air flow and ventilation. I don't have any Epiphyllums, so am not sure if they need any water or extra warmth. Good luck and let us know how you get along.

[rodsmith]

Your setup sounds ideal and I agree with Juster's comments. You can't have too much air movement. Good luck for the winter.

[Brian]

Welcome to the forum from me and good luck for the winter. You have a nice size greenhouse, so keep the air circulating in the mild weather is my tip, and keep most plants dry. Lots of interesting tips and opinions on the forum. Even better try and get to some branch meetings and met up with others who have" been bitten by the bug"