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.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Austria and Hungary Vacation and beyond

›
During my vacation trip to Europe recently (7/12-7/22/2012), besides the sightseeing tour, I saw many beautiful gardens and window box flowe...
Monday, July 9, 2012

Hydrangea Arrangements- Mass and Line

›
Hydrangeas are in season now. They can't tolerate hot or dry conditions too well. If the flowers wilt, just immerse them in water fo...
Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Celebrating Retirement Arrangement

›
I chose this painting (original by P.W.Ahlborn) and used it for my flower arrangement. To me it implicates stepping into another stage of ...

Slanting Style Moribana

›
Seeded Viburnum branches with  Day lily Back to basic style for today's lesson (7/3/2012)
Friday, June 22, 2012

Sunflower Arrangement

›
Sunflower with bamboo and hosta Sunflower with metal and Hosta Using fresh and unconventional  material  design. I use sunfl...
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Glass Container and Impromptu Arrangement

›
In our June 19 class, we had two assignments: The first one is "Focusing on the use of glass container,"  which was resumed from ...
Monday, June 11, 2012

Focusing on the Use of Glass Container

›
 Day lily and seashell. ( arranged in 6/5/2012) Horsetail, Astilbe, Coral bell and one leaf (6/11/2012) Side view ...
Sunday, June 10, 2012

June Orchids Bloom

›
Paph. "Shireen" I ignored this lady slipper and almost gave it away. Finally it is blooming after three years. Encyc...
1 comment:
Monday, May 28, 2012

Basket and Peony Arrangement

›
My husband's Japanese teacher gave me this basket (she made it by herself) and a beautiful wood base (see second picture) as gifts befo...
Sunday, May 27, 2012

MWGC May Little Show "Reflective Design"

›
"Twilight's Last Gleaming"- I made a Ikebana style arrangement  for garden club's little show, using three silver painte...
‹
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
Lynn
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.