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.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Garden Series 4 "Deer"

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In spring, young deer usually wander around my backyard looking for food, but this summer has been so hot and dry that I've seen them dr...
Friday, August 27, 2010

Garden Series 3 "Sunflowers"

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When the zinnias started to grow from seeds, I didn't know a sunflower was also mixed in there. Then I found out my ikebana classmate Ci...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Garden Series 2 " Butterflies"

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Praying mantis on the Marigold plants. Dahlia "colarette" Can you see a bee in the center of this beautiful dahlia? (click for lar...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Garden Series 1 " Peonies "

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Peonies are one of the most popular perennials. If planted properly, they will bloom faithfully every spring. Tree peonies open earliest, at...
Monday, August 23, 2010

BCOS 2009-2010 Show Table Awards

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The Bucks County Orchid Society (BCOS) gave out 2009 to 2010 show table awards for windowsill grower and green house grower at this past May...
Sunday, August 15, 2010

Asian Culture Night

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Our teacher Ms. Lin gave a brief talk about ikebana flower arranging. Every second Friday, the Indian Vally Public Library (Montgomery Count...
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Free Style

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I have prepared this branches which I painted it black some time ago. I know some day I can use it for my ikebana. As seen here, I arranged ...

Composition of Surfaces Made by the Massing of Lines

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This subject is to make a composition of surfaces, by gathering the plant materials to create the massing of lines. It's difficult to us...
Friday, July 30, 2010

Phalaenopsis ( Moth Orchids)

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Phalaenopsis are America's favorite house plants.They are easy to grow, and the flowers last for months. Bright, indirect light is requi...
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