Orchids and Ikebana

I have been growing orchids for 15+ years now. In 2008, I took my first lesson in Sogetsu Ikebana. For me, growing orchids and creating Ikebana arrangements are my meditation. I created this blog to share my pictures and ideas with you. It is like my JOURNAL and helps me keep track of my progress.

Friday, October 23, 2026

With Leaves Only - October Class Lesson

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I was absent from the classes in October (10/20/2026) due to my husband’s doctor appointment. Three lessons as usual, two were basic variati...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Autumn Blessings “You in Ikebana”

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A profusion of colorful flowers in this arrangement perfectly expressed my thoughts and feelings. It said :  As the autumn wind blows, it ca...
Friday, October 16, 2026

Splendid Autumn

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The autumn scenery is really gorgeous! I just feel I should do more fall arrangements. Besides, I have burgundy and white hydrangeas from my...
Friday, October 9, 2026

Autumn Scene

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I was surprised by the previous arrangement, the colorful leaves still fresh, didn’t curled or dried! Usually maple leaves can’t last more t...
Thursday, October 8, 2026

Autumn Is In The Air

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The fall air is crisp! My husband and I like to walk around, I see trees gradually changing their colors, the mountains are painted in hues ...
Monday, October 5, 2026

Fall Orchid Bloom - Cattleya (Roman Holiday)

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This Cattleya orchid (Roman Holiday), surprisingly bloomed in September without my noticing, after a long period of time! One of the orchid ...
Monday, September 21, 2026

Colors in Contrast - (3)

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Lesson # 3, Colors in Contrast:  Without knowing what kinds of flowers and colors we will get from Sensei for this lesson? I have a little h...

To be Viewed From All Angles - (2)

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Lesson # 2, to be viewed from all angles : I teared off all the leaves from burning bush branches to make a structure. Putting it on top of ...

September Class Lessons - Fall 2026 (1)

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September,14, 2026 three class Lessons: 1. Basic Upright Style Morinana ( Book 1, #2)     2. To be Viewed from All Angles Use Nageire Vase (...
Friday, September 18, 2026

Zinnias and Philodendrons

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I transplanted more than ten young zinnias plants from my daughter’s backyard garden earlier this summer. They are all from seeding, too cro...
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