Orchids, Orchids Everywhere

peach color orchids
Yes, it seems odd that orchids, a tropical plant, start to flower (in my  house) late February early March but they do, as if to announce spring is just around the corner. I love orchids and I have been growing them them for many years. Some people say they are hard to grow, the answer is Yes and No. The easiest ones to grow are the Phalaenopsis family, anyone can grow these. I find orchids amazingly beautiful, mesmerizing and fascinating. Some fascinating facts about orchids can be ...
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It is Still Winter in Our Neighborhood

two cats in front of the fireplace watching the fire burn
Our spring-like weather we have been experiencing in February is gone, old father winter is taking advantage of the last few days of winter. Our latest snowstorm dropped just a couple of inches of snow followed by some rain making this snow very wet and very hard to shovel, it was real heavy. The temperatures fell below freezing with lots of cold wind making it feel even colder. Flowers such as daffodils, bushes and cherry trees started to bloom early this year but this snap of cold weath...
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Why you should grow Irises in your garden

Reddish-Brown Iris flower
Spring keeps on rolling in our neighborhood but for some reason this is the first year I have noticed the Irises growing in our community. What has amazed me is the variety and the colors I am seeing, wow they are gorgeous! Of course the curious in me wanted to know more about this beauty, so thanks to Google I did a little search and here is what I have learned. History  In Greek mythology, Iris is the name of the Goddess of the Rainbow. She is also the messenger of Love and becaus...
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