Commonly referred to as the "moth orchid", Phalaenopsis are one of the longest blooming orchid genera producing flowers that last from 2 to 6 months before dropping. Phalaenopsis have also been known to bloom 2 to 3 times per year once they have reached a mature size. These photos are of my Phalaenopsis LAST season. … Continue reading in memorial
Category: odds n’ ends
may orchids
The sun is pouring into the porch, lighting the old red Cattleyas and brightening my day. This is one of three huge plants, all children and grandchildren of the original orchid that survived our move to California in 1981. It is SO hardy it’s difficult to believe! This winter it lived in the porch…last… Continue reading may orchids
sharing the love
and the lavender This morning was “lavender harvest” in the garden. I have two – no make that three - varieties in my small herb beds; French, English, and something identified by the Home Depot tag as French Lavender that is so different from the real deal even I can see it was miss-labeled. Anyway,… Continue reading sharing the love
may, sweet may
The word May is a perfumed word. It is an illuminated initial. It means youth, love, song, and all that is beautiful in life. … Continue reading may, sweet may
salad stuff
The end of April! Already? Where does the time go? Our garden and yard are exceptional right now. At least we think so... These two baskets of Inpatients are flashing color all over the place. Even though they live under the eve of the back patio, their riotous good looks can be seen by anyone driving… Continue reading salad stuff
yellow april orchids
This charming little basket of yellow dendrobiums finally came into its own this week. I honestly have to say this is one my very favorite specimens from D's orchid collection. It is just so sunny and bright and cheerful! Nobile dendrobiums can be grown and flowered in the home or greenhouse. However, they have rather specific… Continue reading yellow april orchids
the sparrow’s home
'click' the cover to read the story The Sparrow's Home is a children's story - for adults. I wrote it years and years ago, when the first grandchild was born into our extended family. My dream was a glossy, professionally published, children's book that would endear Nana Ellen and her stuff to the next generation… Continue reading the sparrow’s home
Contentment Cottage 