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, October 29, 2020

Two Oncidium Orchids

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My orchids have ended their vacation, already home for two weeks now. The temperature is up and down, not stable, sometimes dipping to 40F d...
Friday, October 23, 2020

Free Style - Fall Harvest Arrangement

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I was so delighted to present this home grown silk squash which I picked from my husband’s small vegetable garden. Before I cooked it I woul...
Sunday, October 18, 2020

Autumn Splendor - Demonstration for Zoom Class

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I was invited to do a demonstration for BuxMount Sogetsu study group Zoom class on October 13. Using wood was the subject. A big piece of ba...
Sunday, October 11, 2020

Sign of Fall - Garden Chrysanthemum

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Garden Chrysanthemums are blooming, sign of Autumn here in my garden.  The Hinoki, mum and dry branch were the main materials that I wanted ...
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Basic Slanting Style Moribana

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The MainLine Sogetsu study group is now meeting virtually. September was our third time for zoom class. Sensei asked us to review book 1,Var...
Friday, October 2, 2020

Gladiolus and Aspidistra

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It is hard to believe that we have been in this Covid-19 Pandemic lock down for more than six months, from late Winter to Spring, past Summ...
Sunday, September 27, 2020

Japanese Anemone and Pachira Money Tree leaves

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Fall is in the air! I love that crisp and refreshing air. But, we all know that it doesn’t take long for all of the leaves to fall off the t...
Friday, September 25, 2020

Japanese Anemone Arrangement

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Japanese Anemone is one of my favorite plant. I like their long blooming seasons. These perennial plants make a beautiful sight in my partia...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Hyacinth Bean and Pink Dahlia Arrangement

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A friend of mine picked some purple Hyacinth beans with flowers for me from her garden. Thanks to her! The beans became a delicious dish and...
Sunday, September 20, 2020

Fall Color Arrangement - Dahlia

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It's almost the end of September. In my garden, there are not many flowering plants left, but some yellow and pink dahlia are still bloo...
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