thanks! florida is heaven for plants....not so great for people LOL:rofl:

Absolutely stunning as always! You always inspire me to keep fighting the pests and continue growing outside (not that I'd have room inside anyway lol). Love the owl buddies! They seem to be out in force here right now too.

growing outside requires a wild perspective, you cannot be sad about losing a spike or having pests and messed up leaves but you also get to really know your plants and experience the world along with them which i find fun and cool


plus it makes being outside a lot more fun when there are amazing flowers everywhere to see

Exactly! It's the perfect way to start or end your day, outside with your babies and quite frankly it really keeps it interesting. I do have some phals and some of my cool growers inside (because who doesn't want flowers inside too), but most are outside. Now I'm attaching vandas to trees which may be my absolute fave of all. Thanks for sharing and keeping the inspiration going!

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Some REALLY happy orchids. And that little owl just always grabs me.

What are the sprouting seeds against the glass in a previous photo? Do you have multiple Cryptanthus? I saw one.

Could you label the photo of the Peristeria elata? We can mention it when referring people to see a big healthy one.

Outstanding, as usual. I could move into your backyard and be perfectly content! Thanks for sharing.......again!

The Disneyland of Orchids. Soccer Field of Dreams for Owls. Livin' life large DC... :bowing

Beautiful orchids DC! The black one at the end, so intriguing!