Orchids

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Shades of White

Yesterday, the blush of color on this orchid caught my attention, so I brought it home and experimented with settings.   I love the variety of hues found in white.

ORCHID

Solitude, Silence and Meditation

There are times when I crave silence and solitude--a time of meditation and contemplation.  Spending time with beauty fills me with peace.

ORCHIDS
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Looking for Junk Today and a Lovely Sunset

Today I would like to go rummaging around a couple of junk shops--never know what will be found.  :-)  Will also look for another orchid.  There are some beautiful ones out for sale now in preparation for spring and Valentine's Day.  The one indoor plant I am good with is the orchid. 

Caught this end-of-the-day show a couple of evenings ago.  One really has to move to catch the sun before it sets.  Once the light begins to diminish, it disappears quickly.

SUNSET

Can Neglect Ever Be A Good Thing?

This morning I woke up smiling. After receiving an orchid, a friend promised yesterday to follow my lead and "practice neglect." Most green growing things turn brown around here, however my orchids thrive.The baby orchid (removed and transplanted from its momma's stalk this past Easter) is blooming!

Here is how I care for orchids...please don't laugh. Water every 7-10 days. Water using any pitcher is just fine. Do not overwater. If you are late with watering, don't worry about it. Water as soon as you realize your plants may be getting thirsty...when the soil seems to be getting dry. Keep plants in a window with a southern exposure and don't be moving them around a lot. Do not cut the stalk off after the plant blooms. New growth, babies and blossoms appear on those stalks. In a nutshell, imagine your plants are growing in a forest and treat them accordingly. Would someone trim them in the wild? Does it rain on a schedule in the jungle? I think not.

Bottom line...sometimes a little bit of neglect can be a good thing.

Baby orchid is the lighter bloom.

Friday Finds 3 -- Happy First Day of Spring

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Yesterday we purchased some pots. My orchid is three years old and has sprouted a baby. Its roots are crawling outside the pot's parameters searching for new soil. I am thrilled because orchids are supposed to be difficult to grow and care for, yet mine has flourished. What I decided to do during its dormant phase was to let it go--let the plant do its thing. Pretend it is growing in a jungle. And...look what happened.

Look what Bob found atop our dumpster--two spindles of brand new, spankin' clean lace...Another FRIDAY FIND for sure: