
KEEP Blooming
​​The Black Thumb Market aims to provide top notch plant education that is easy to understand. I aim to simplify what it means to be a plant parent and want you to have the tools to keep your orchids and plants thriving. Welcome to my world of orchids, where you have what you need to #KeepBlooming.

What's good beautiful people! My name is Terry, a.k.a. The Black Thumb, and I have been dumpster diving/rescuing neglected and abandoned orchids since 2018. I fell into my love for orchids and greenery when my wife brought our first orchid home from a local orchid show. We had no idea what we were doing and quickly killed our first orchid. However, in the process of killing our first orchid, I found my first abandoned orchid, Penelope, at a local dumpster. She was in pretty rough shape, but I decided to take a chance that I could revive her. Fast forward 18 months and she bloomed in all her glory! As you can imagine, my love for orchids was cemented!
This was a pivotal moment for me because I always saw myself as a "black thumb," in the traditional sense. Yet, Penelope taught me that a little knowledge, consistency, patience, and perseverance can go a long way in helping something reach its full potential. So I embarked on a journey to rescue and revive as many orchids as I can to bring a little beauty to the world and to prove that being called a "black thumb" does not mean you are not capable of creating beauty or cultivating life.
If I'm being totally honest, I started this journey for the satisfaction of getting beautiful flowers to bloom. However, as I got deeper into this passion I realized that each of the orchids/plants in my collection provided just as much, if not, more care for me than I did for my plants. So in a way we created this unique symbiotic relationship that has provided me a safe space to unplug, recharge, and rejuvenate. My hope is that my passion for orchids will inspire others to engage in the wonders of orchid growing.
So, if you have an orchid and want to make sure it thrives you are in the right place. If you love seeing beautiful flowers/greenery, you are in the right place. Lastly, if you want positive vibes that bring joy, you are definitely in the right place! There is so much craziness in the world and I truly believe we can all benefit from some plant therapy. #KeepBlooming