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, June 30, 2020

Three Arrangements from a Bouquet

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It's a pity if I just let the bouquet flowers fade and don't do any arrangements. I would feel ashamed. So, I did three arrangements...
Friday, June 26, 2020

Happy Birthday To Dear Agong (Grandpa)

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This particular birthday was very special and unique. My husband turned 80 years old this month and in the middle of this pandemic. After a...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Magnolia Flower and Basket

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Headmistress Lemoto Akane Teshigahara, Sogetsu School of Ikabana. She once said the Magnolia flower is one of her favorite flowers. I lov...
Saturday, June 20, 2020

Orchids - Oncidium (Dancing Lady) - Spectacular

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I bought one Oncidium orchid from the Bucks County Orchid Society two years ago. It had two upright long stems, full of flowers and looked v...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Orchid - A pair of Lady Slippers

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Paphiopedilum (lady slipper) " Pinocchio" is one of  my favorite orchids. It not only produces one bud after another and also seem...
Friday, June 12, 2020

Say Good By to Spring Flower 1

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 Mother Nature has gradually ended Spring flowers in my garden. The weather is getting warmer, Summer flowers are on their way to flowering....

Arrangements 2

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Say good bye to peony arrangement : peony and Japanese maple / bamboo basket peony, hosta, Solomom's seal and painted branch ...
Sunday, June 7, 2020

Iris Arrangements (2) - White, Yellow and Purple

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The purple, white and yellow Japanese irises were blooming beautifully this year! But they won't last long, only about ten days for thei...

Iris Arrangements (1) - Purple

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Time seems to flow differently these days! Gardening, Ikebana, reading and listening to classic music occupy most of my time. ...
Monday, June 1, 2020

Orchid bloom - May and June

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After Mother's Day (5/17/2020), most of my orchids and some house plants have been moved to outside. My orchids need fresh air, sun li...
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