Thank you! Did some research and discovered that germination only occurs on decomposing wood, so that explains why it has colonized the physical remains of the decomposing timbers of the homestead. Interestingly, it only grows on the remains, and not one inch beyond. Here is a link that might be useful: Cranefly orchid germination

Definitely not the Epipactis Helleborine. This particular plant stays in this form, and doesn't really sprawl when (if) it flowers. It seems to stay very compacted. If I recall, the flower was set in the leaves instead of forming out, if that makes any sense! I'll have to keep an eye on it every day to watch for a flower.

According to Dave's Garden, most of them will take PH up to 7.5, so it's hard to tell if it will work or not since I am at the edge. I did try to lower the PH a bit using some peat moss, but it's hard to tell if it will work. Sulfur may work better, but I am more concern that I will apply it incorrectly. As for the retention pond, it's big enough for fish, but it does dry up in the summer. The woodland poppy has open its flower, I immediately spray it with some repellant. I notice that my tulips have all managed to spend one day in bloom before being destroyed, and I can't tell who's doing it. I am thinking it's either the rabbit or the squirrel. Paul

Definitely a Clivia