Stanhopea in bloom
I got a call from my contact at Dr Delphinium this morning. Their Stanhopea is in full bloom. I didn’t wait long to get there, because those blooms last only a few days. I wanted to see it in its … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: orchid
Visit to Dr Delphinium
I love to visit the greenhouse at DrDelphinium. There is always something new to see. What fun! Tap on a picture to see it bigger. Tap it again to return to gallery view.
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Citizen scientists lead the way to conservation of orchids and other native species
All too often when we talk about orchid conservation we think of exotic locations such as Indonesia or the rain forests around the Amazon in Brazil. I would be willing to bet that Dallas, Texas would not be the first … Continue reading →
Texas Instruments Art Show Entry
I entered two paintings in the annual art show at Texas Instruments. It’s always a good show — lots of interesting entries. I like looking at what other artists are creating. The photography entries are always especially captivating. The pictures … Continue reading →
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, orchids gotta be protected
When we read about conservation, it seems it’s always about all kinds of other species — everything but orchids. Why is that? Why can’t we just focus on orchids? The reason is that orchids, like all species, are part of … Continue reading →
Conservation means having compassion for the Earth and its biodiversity
Our love of orchids is an amazing thing. It causes us to come together as a group, to share ideas on how to be care for our beautiful plants, we share and trade among ourselves, thereby improving our collections, and … Continue reading →
Orchids in North America – a new project for the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian is in the process of developing the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC). Speaking on this top to the Greater North Texas Orchid Society (GNTOS) at the August 2015 meeting was Thomas Mirenda, orchid specialist at Smithsonian Gardens … Continue reading →
Galveston Orchid Show 2014 raises funds for conservation
The local orchid society had a great show this past weekend. Everything was well planned and executed. I was happy to be part of it all, mainly because there was a great deal of enthusiastic support for orchid conservation. I … Continue reading →
Just for orchid conservationists – a brand new website
The Smithsonian has a new website just for orchid conservationists. It is easy to find, easy to use, and holds a wealth of information. Presentation about Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center At the October 2014 GNTOS meeting I will be discussing … Continue reading →
Preserving orchid species in native habitats and in clubs
Yes, we have to do all we can to practice orchid conservation by supporting groups who preserve natural habitats . That’s the most important thing. At the same time, we have an opportunity to preserve species whose natural habitats are … Continue reading →