happy spring!

Istanbul

A bar that was across the street from our hotel in Dublin, Ireland. I didn't go inside, but the books in one of the windows perhaps means a customer can read while sipping their Guinness!

This is from another year but it is in full bloom right now and looking beautiful.

Dead nettle is blooming all over the place around us.

Longwood Gardens Orchid Show (Above Pics)

Longwood Gardens - Acacia Walk

Oh my, that Acacia Walk is fabulous. I wish I could recreate that somewhere on my property.

Goldblush, in that first picture, are those orchids with their roots hanging down? All your pictures are spectacular!! Looks like a really neat place to visit.

Schoolhouse those were my exact sentiments when I was in there...but alas, my garden is tiny. For another home perhaps!

Thank you Murraysmom!...yes those were all orchids suspended in the air (epiphytic) with no soil or bark. It truly is a wonder to see!

Thanks, Goldblush. I wonder if I tried something like that maybe my orchid plants would live and thrive??

I think it is a particular type of orchid that can suspended that way...I'm not sure it applies to all orchids. I'm still learning:)! I bet if you asked the orchid experts on the forum about yours they would give you salient advice. All the best hey, Murraysmom!

Great idea!! Thanks! And I'm sure you are right about not all orchids would be happy like that. They are a finicky plant, at least in my house. :)