My very first orchid painting is of a Brassavola nodosa. It is a beautiful, delicate flower, which I am delighted to have in my collection. I like to joke about it and say that it is one of the few … Continue reading →
We had our annual Greater North Texas Orchid Society (GNTOS) auction on Sunday July 3. Once again, I was honored to be the auctioneer. The auction brought over $800 for the club. Even better than the extra revenue for GNTOS … Continue reading →
Some orchid species have completely lost their natural habitat when rainforests are lost to agriculture, mining and logging. Other species are in serious danger, for the same reason. Dedicated botanists are trying to ensure the survival of some of these … Continue reading →
In some areas of the world orchids reappear in or near their original natural habitat after having been severely eradicated by “civilization” a hundred years earlier. While this process can occur naturally over time, it is exciting to learn about … Continue reading →
The island of Borneo has been in the news about conservation lately, due to massive deforestation that is occurring there. Just imagine, the amount of rainforest already lost in Borneo is equal to four times the size of Switzerland. Not … Continue reading →
Biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. How does this relate to my fascination with orchids? The more I read and learn about orchids, the more amazed … Continue reading →
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 →
I always look forward to the annual Orchid event at Dr. Delphinium. My work is on permanent display there, and during this event I get to meet lots of orchid lovers. This year I decided to do some painting while … Continue reading →
Orchid conservation efforts are going on all around the country. It is always encouraging to learn about individual groups taking on a special challenge, such as saving a species of North American orchids. The Kentucky Lady’s slipper Orchid is a … Continue reading →
As orchid lovers we are always alarmed when we hear that the native habitats of our favorite species are lost due to deforestation. But orchids do not live in a vacuum. Many species, both plant and animal, rely on the inter relatedness within their habitat for their survival. Here is a good story about how that works.
Happy New Year to our orchid conservation readers! This is the year to focus on biodiversity and climate change. What a New Year’s Resolution (or Revolution) that would be! It is time to bring out the champagne and celebrate not … Continue reading →
It is very easy to get discouraged when we read reports about destruction of habitats and the damage to our planet caused by climate change. But there is also some good news. Individuals and organizations are using new technologies to … Continue reading →
Over a year ago I wrote an article about a proposed orchid reserve where a number of species of the Dracula Orchid could be found. The land has been purchased and additional acres are under negotiation. Rainforest Trust is a partner in this venture. I am honored to be a supporter of this organization, and am very excited that the project is moving forward.