2018 April – May
This is the peak blooming season. Very soon now the brutal Texas summer will set in, and the orchids will be somewhat less happy. I do my best to keep them comfortable — putting a shade cloth over the top … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Dendrobium
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 →
An exciting orchid conservation project, and a glimpse into history
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 →
Working on a new painting of a beautiful Dendrobium at DrDelphinium event
While I was visiting at DrDelphinium for their annual Orchid Event I found the subject for my next painting. I’m way overdue for something new, so I decided to get started right away. Here is a picture of my subject, … Continue reading →