Monthly Archives: January 2018

Super Blue Blood Moon

Because it was the second full moon in a month that made it a blue.  Because there was a lunar eclipse that made it a blood moon.  Because it was incredibly cloudy last night and towards the dawn that made … Continue reading

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Variety is the Phalaenopsis of life

I love it when I get to see a new (well to me anyway) orchid at the Franklin Park Conservatory here in Ohio.  This was the first time I had seen this color variant in a phalaenopsis which while muted … Continue reading

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Seeing spots before my eyes

Some mornings (or evenings) are just like that. Teri  📷  

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Little Orchids

Considering the color of these little lovelies I would venture a guess that they are part of the fire element theme of this years orchid show.  They do have a nice warm glow about them. Teri  📷

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Wordless Wednesday: Hybrid Beauty

  Teri  📷

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In the pink

I hope you are all feeling “in the pink” today like this phalaenopsis. Teri  📷

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This years theme

Every year at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens there is a theme for the orchid show; this year it’s Orchids: Utopia.  As described on their web page:  The Conservatory is transformed into an ecological utopia, highlighting the natural … Continue reading

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Willy Wonka’s Favorite Orchids

You may be wondering what does Willy Wonka have to do with orchids?  He’d love these because they smell amazingly like milk chocolate! Every year these deliciously fragrant orchids make their home in the same area of the Franklin Park … Continue reading

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Orchids and Snow

I have been attending the annual orchid show at the conservatory since 2012 and I’ve seen so many wonderful varieties year after year.  This visit was a little different because we were between snow storms at the time and there … Continue reading

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It’s Back! The Annual Orchid Show

 

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