Of Orchids and More

I've not forgotten you; this is has been winter/early spring fraught with--well, just fraught.  Last week was about yard clean up; I backed down and hired a wonderful group for me and my parents' house. After the twisted knee incident involving raking leaves last fall which cost me The MMLA Convention and several other events, enough was enough.


I love to rake, yet, it no longer loves me. But, the pots have come out, and the law ornaments.  My flowers may be mainly red this year.  We'll see how the mood takes me.  We were threatened with snow this week, but it didn't happen.  A little icy rain, but it's gone.  Knock wood; or shovels.





Last weekend, we headed to the Orchid Show, which was glorious.  Reds, lavenders, yellows, oranges, purples, whites, exploding in color.  To me, Orchids were the flowers that seemed human.  I admire from afar; I bought hand made magnets that described the flower they represent.  My orchids are silk.  My live ones have been fostered out with our Piano Teacher, who is magical with any plant.  My friend DK from my church was showing; his enthusiasm is catching, and I learned that the ice orchid concept is a myth.  He said it would be like pouring freezing water on your head to give an orchid ice.  Now, he tells me!  But, they do foster well, and I get to go to orchid and African violet shows.

Shells, Vintage Dug Decoy and Watering can displayed in a Radio Flyer Wagon on the Porch

Also began to landscape fairy gardens.  The big flower show this weekend promises more ideas for them.  I discovered a need a tiny sand castle  HMMM?  Also, you can read my post "Dolls, Flowers and Gardens" at collectdolls.about.com.

Dolls from Herb'dsDaughters Lecture made of Plants or Related to them

More soon from Logees, more original tips, some sites to read and contribute poetry, garden crafts, folk dolls, and recipes.


It has been a winter that snowed crisis after crisis followed by disaster.  When we realize we cannot save everyone, at last we find peace.  Peace to you, my readers and followers, and know I love you all.