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Visiting Costa Rica (by way of the Cleveland Botanical Garden)
As I moved out of the Spiny Desert room, I entered into a humid, cloud rain forest. The birds were chirping, the butterflies fluttering, and the waterfall splashing. It was magical!I love the added...
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Plant Geek Day
I had a fabulous day today. My gardening friend from Ohio, Brenda Haas, came up and we visited some independent garden centers, the Michigan Orchid Show, and ended up at the Novi Home and Garden show,...
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Bees in My House
The first time I saw this adorable orchid was at a local orchid show. I was enamoured with it. The bumblebee orchid or Baptistonia echinata, really does look just like a little bunch of bees in flight....
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Playing the Fiddle
Fiddle leaf fig with a Dracaena at Kingwood Center in OhioWhen I volunteer with the kids at Belle Isle in the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, I always point out that common names of plants are...
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Fire Lily
Clivia in bloom at Krohn Conservatory in Cleveland, OhioI have a Clivia blooming in my house, right now! Finally! I have had itfor years and have been very disappointed that it has never flowered. I've...
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Euphorbia neohumbertii
Euphorbia neohumbertiiat Matthaei Botanical Garden in Ann Arbor, MIEuphorbia neohumbertii at Garfield Park conservatory in ChicagoIt is no secret that I love Euphorbias of all types. These pictures are...
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Sunday Blooms
My dining room corner with PhalaenopsisI thought I would post some pictures of my plants that are blooming today and a couple that aren't mine. I love Phalaenopsis orchids and their long lasting...
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Hi. I just wanted to let people know that I have moved. I started a new website with the help of a very good friend, Bren Haas. You can find my new website here. If you have subscribed to my blog, I...
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Sunday Blooms
My dining room corner with PhalaenopsisI thought I would post some pictures of my plants that are blooming today and a couple that aren't mine. I love Phalaenopsis orchids and their long lasting...
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