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.

Friday, January 26, 2024

Another Yellow Carnation and Purple Stock Arrangement

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I made a couple of extra arrangements using left over carnation and stock. Carnations are a long lasting flower, but not the stock which is ...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Upright Style Nageire and Upright Style Morebana Variation No.3

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The other two lessons are both Basic Upright Style variation No.3. The differences are the containers-- one is Nageire (tall vase), one is M...
Friday, January 19, 2024

2024 January Class Lessons Canceled Due to Bad Weather

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We had accumulated snow on the ground (3 inches) for the first time in two years. It’s freezing cold with dangerous icy conditions! So, our ...
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Nandina and Ornamental Cabbage

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My nandina bushes have a lot of berries this year.  They look very pretty in my backyard garden. Especially since there are no other colors ...
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Happy New Year - Welcome to The Year of 2024

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Wishing you all the best- a happier, lovely and healthier new you! 
Monday, December 25, 2023

Special Occasion - Christmas Eve Family Get Together

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The extended family gathering on Christmas Eve has become our tradition! We hosted this year with the help of our children. The first genera...
Thursday, December 21, 2023

December Class - Fun for The Holiday

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Lesson two: Composition using unconventional materials with a holiday theme.   I did read the text book 5-7 couple times, but I was wonderin...

December Lessons- Free Style For the Holiday

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December is our traditional potluck lunch after the two morning lessons.  Hata Sensei showed us two beautiful demonstrations for the holiday...
Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Birthday Bouquet - Ikebana for Celebration

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It was a very special birthday celebration for me last weekend (earlier then my actual date). Not only did I received a beautiful bouquet, b...
Friday, December 8, 2023

“Art in Bloom” Exhibition at Delaware Contemporary art Museum

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18 members of I. I. Philadelphia chapter participated in this year’s “Art in Bloom” exhibition event.  You should see how each person interp...
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