Among the many reasons I love participating in orchid shows is because I get to talk to people about the importance of rainforest habitat conservation. My mission is to raise awareness about the large numbers of plant and animal species … Continue reading →
The Greater North Texas Orchid Society (GNTOS) 2017 Show was filled with beautiful orchids. The crowd-pleasing favorites (cattleyas, paphiopedilums, phalaenopsis) were present in good numbers. But the special treat is always when we get to see varieties which are somewhat … Continue reading →
This Philippine orchid species is the subject of my next painting. It is a Trichoglottis fasciata, and it has a lovely lilac-like aroma. I purchased it last weekend at the Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s show. My very first orchid … Continue reading →
This beautiful garden features many Asian orchids and provided me much enjoyment when I lived in Singapore for a few months back in the early 80’s. I used to walk through this garden and enjoy the beautiful orchids, when I … Continue reading →
Gorgeous orchid displays; friendly staff. Free admission. Saturday March 18 and Sunday March 19 513 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080 972-234-6017 Need more info? Click here. If you would like to see photos of some of their beautiful orchids, … Continue reading →
Rainforest habitats are lost at an alarming rate — an area equal to five football fields every minute! Most of this is due to palm oil plantations and to supporting livestock for human consumption. Orchid societies have been supporting efforts … Continue reading →
To start the New Year off right, a big pat on the back to SWROGA (Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association) for their support of our conservation fundraising efforts. SWROGA contributions are actively preserving orchid habitats and adding to scientific knowledge … Continue reading →
Last December my wife and I had the great fortune to visit the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland, MD, outside of Washington, D.C. In a series of large greenhouses the Smithsonian grows all the flowers and potted plants used … Continue reading →
“I am just one person, and I have limited financial resources. What can someone like me possibly do to address the magnitude of environmental problems the world faces”? This is a question we ask ourselves, and we usually come up … Continue reading →
I’m spending the weekend doing something I love — having a chance to mix and mingle with my fellow orchid enthusiasts. This time I’m in Sheveport, LA, where I am enjoying getting reacquainted with long-time friends, as well as meeting … Continue reading →
We orchid lovers draw a lot of happiness from seeing new flower spikes on our favorite orchid plant, or even just seeing an orchid still alive after a brutal Texas summer. This is holds true for me, in any case. … Continue reading →
Although classified as a “candidate” in the endangered species list in 1975, it was not until September of 2016 that this rare orchid finally achieved the federal protection it needs in order to survive. More>
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People often ask me why I am so excited about orchid conservation, and why I put so much effort into it. The answer is pretty simple. I have done a fair amount of reading about explorers and botanists who discovered … Continue reading →