orchids

A THIRD ORCHID AND STILL EXCITED ABOUT FLOWERS – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/18/2018 • ( 11 )

ORCHIDS – PLANT OF THE DAY I’ve been watching for a new orchid. Every day I check. Did another bud open yet? Today, there it was. The third flower is in bloom. I got all excited. I was going to… Read More ›

A SECOND ORCHID – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/12/2018 • ( 13 )

Flower of the Day There are several more buds close to blooming and at least two more sprigs are up and growing, gradually uncurling. I think I will have quite a few orchids before all is said and done. Garry… Read More ›

ORCHIDS AND OPTICS – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/04/2018 • ( 9 )

Flower of the Day – Orchids! When Garry got the orchids for his birthday last year, I was dubious about ever seeing a new flower. Since the other plants in the pot were healthy, I put the pot by the… Read More ›

OUT-OF-FASHION – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/03/2018 • ( 23 )

FUCHSIA – OUT-OF-FASHION? When I discovered my favorite hanging flowers are officially “out of fashion” — meaning I can’t buy any, at least not in Uxbridge, I got depressed. I never imagined flowers could go out-of-fashion. It’s bad enough that… Read More ›

ORCHIDS

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/21/2017 • ( 15 )

For his birthday, Garry got a pot of orchids. He’s not much of a gardener, though he appreciates the results. I was thrilled because I have long hoped to have my own orchids. These are stunning and I’m delighted. … Read More ›