Category: Orchids
Clean pond, bike update & the NAS is maxed out
by JustPlainDon on Nov.06, 2011, under Orchids, Pond, Geek Porn, koi, Bicycle
Last weekend I drained, vac'd and refilled the pond. Over the past couple of days I've seen a real improvement in water clarity. I don't think it's been this clear since I filled it up. It's looking really good. With fall and the leaves turning,… more »
Orchids & Buddy
by JustPlainDon on Feb.19, 2011, under Background, Orchids, Pets, Plants
I haven't posted in a while so I figured this weekend would be a good time. I've had several flowers come and go over the past couple of weeks so I guess now is a good time for catch up. more »
Orchid of the day and mystery hawk
by JustPlainDon on Jan.18, 2011, under Background, Orchids
A favorite of mine has started to bloom and the flower should be fully opened either later this afternoon or tomorrow. It is Brassocattleya Mary Agnes Chase. It is a hybrid between Brassavola digbyana and Cattleya Vesper. For me it is a bit of the bes… more »
Orchid of the day, screw up on Trichoglottis and geek speak on Blue Iris!
by JustPlainDon on Nov.27, 2010, under Background, Orchids, Geek Porn
Orchid of the day! Phragmepedium Sargent Eric This is the first Phrag that I ever bought and the first one to bloom. I've found it very easy to care for and easy to get to bloom on a yearly basis. The up side is that it stays in bloom for a very lo… more »
Koi update, cold weather, webcam geek speak and blood oranges
by JustPlainDon on Nov.25, 2010, under Orchids, Pond, Geek Porn, Plants
The new koi seem to be doing well and getting along well with the older koi. In some ways I was surprised when they came running up to the surface yesterday afternoon when I fed the old koi. Guess it was just that "group mentality" that kicked in.I'll… more »
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