Lots of great orchid plants for beginners as well as connoisseurs. Need to repot your orchids? Get the supplies at Orchidfest. Sale of a large variety of orchids by a number of orchids vendors … [Read more...] about Orchid Sale
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How to make kokedama
From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in 600 BC to Boston ferns suspended in baskets more recently, plants have been given an elevated status by gardeners for years. Moss balls, taking inspiration from the Japanese aesthetic of minimalism, offer a different, distinctive take on hanging plants. Also called Japanese string art, or kokedama, the project comprises a plant encased … [Read more...] about How to make kokedama
Repotting my moth orchids
You might have read my article about growing orchids on windowsills in the winter issue of Garden Making. I keep a few moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp. and cvs.) in a small bay window with northwest exposure. It’s a cool spot that doesn’t receive any direct sunlight, but does have bright, reflected light from the sky. When plants are out of bloom and the bark growing medium has … [Read more...] about Repotting my moth orchids
