Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Orchid love
 
Two posts in one day…well, when the mood strikes…
Cattleya Sun Mei Gold

The orchids have been growing buds for several weeks and now the first blooms are opening, bringing summer colours to a winter palette.


Cattleya Shinfong Little Sun

Phalaenopsis
Oncidium Shari Baby
They love the east facing windows, soaking in the morning sun when it appears, blooming for weeks. 

Last year some of the flowers lasted till May and into June. A visual feast for the eyes. 
As more start blooming, I will post photos.

Enjoy!
Louise
Phalaenopsis
Every season has it’s beauty

The deep freeze is upon us; chilly winds, snow squalls and endless snowdrifts. All this on top of the ice storm that left at least one inch of hard ice under the snow. I pity the owls, hawks, foxes, deer…really all wildlife trying to find food in these hostile conditions. For humans, it’s business as usual, just open the fridge…imagine our ancestors and how difficult it was to stay alive.
Snow!

An icy coating on everything

It is comforting to know that in 6 or so weeks, Redwing Blackbirds will be returning from their southern digs, red epaulettes flashing against the blue sky, singing their raucous greetings. 

.In the meantime admire the changing scenery; snow sculpted by the wind, elongated purple shadows on white, iridescent sunrises, crimson sunsets…there is beauty everywhere!
Who said snow was white....


Late afternoon shadows


Winter Sunrise

Winter Sunset

Morning Sun halo
 Look beyond the salty sidewalks and you will see clouds dotting cerulean skies, sun halos and dark night skies with a generous sprinkling of diamond stars. 
 Sun halo, preceding a storm




Take a moment to breathe in the fresh crisp air and listen to the snow crunching underfoot. Dress for it and you will enjoy these moments. Each day is a gift, waiting to be unwrapped. Open it carefully, for it is special ...
Louise