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.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

It’s Cool to make Hydrangea Arrangements

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It’s been so hot this July month! Up to 90 plus degree F for most days. We are all sheltering at home due to COVID-19 pandemic, so we don’t ...
Saturday, July 25, 2020

Why My Cornflowers are Missing Petals This Year

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This summer, I noticed some of my cornflowers' blooms are missing petals? They bloom beautifully each year but why not this time? ...
Thursday, July 23, 2020

The Two Oncidium Orchids ( Dancing Lady Orchid)

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I posted this Oncidium orchid on 6/20/2020 which is still budding. Now, more than a month has passed, it reached its peak blooming time a...
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Happy Birthday to Hata Sensei

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The students of Hata Sensei's New York Wasetsu Sogetsu study group and Philadelphia Main Line study group gathered together on Zoom to c...
Thursday, July 9, 2020

Hydrangea Arrangement and How to Prolong its Beauty

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The hydrangeas are so pretty! I just love them. But after cutting, they do not last long and wilt easily! How to prolong its beauty to las...
Sunday, July 5, 2020

Hydrangea and Tissue Box Container

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Summer is in the air! Summer flowers are continually blooming in my garden. The hydrangeas have more flowers than last year. I have two kind...
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...
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