Tuesday 2 October 2012

he grows orchids too

Down in the back corner of our garden, in an area where I rarely go (especially in winter when there is no need to go near the swimming pool), there is a small shade house.

WM took me down there last weekend. This is what’s inside.
2012 orchid 1
2012 orchid 2
2012 orchid 3
All of these orchids were given to WM by an elderly friend of the family who is a wonderful gardener. He has looked after them well and been rewarded with these gorgeous blooms.

A couple of weeks ago, the same friend gave him this little miniature in bloom.
2012 orchid 4
Aren't they beautiful?

This post is dedicated to the orchid-growing friend whose 86-year-old husband will be buried today. She has been given a "pass" (from hospital) to attend the funeral after falling down an embankment at home the other day -- a fall which resulted in a broken shoulder and several stitches to re-attach her scalp!
We love you Lorna.
Rest in peace, George.

8 comments:

  1. I am so sad to hear about the burial of your friend and lovely Lorna's injuries. I wish her a speedy recovery.
    Your orchids are just amazing. Give them a little attention and they reward you a thousand fold with blooms.

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  2. The orchids are so amazing to see.....such lovely blooms, from the most unlikely tangle of rhizones and stalks. I grew a few when we lived in Florida.
    Prayers to Lorna for the loss of her husband, and for the injury. I pray she mends well and that the pain will be controlled....it is a long road with the shoulder.

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  3. What beautiful flowers-pat your husband on the back for his good work! I recognize several of the blooms that we also have here-another great connection! Glad you can give your friend comfort.....

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  4. So sorry to hear about your friends trials, it is a hard load to bear...made sweater perhaps by the beautiful blooms?

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  5. wow! those are amazing. if i want to grow orchids i would have to do it inside. sorry to hear about your friends.

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  6. stunning orchids! Just lovely. I'm sorry for the sad loss.

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  7. Beautiful orchids! So sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  8. Sorry to hear about your friend.
    Beautiful orchids. I can't grow those types of orchids here it is too cold but I have these wild orchids growing in my front yard, which look amazing when in flower.
    Hopefully I'll be back at the knitter guild next year. I allmost finished a cardigan.
    I just haven't had the time to knit this year. Been busy with the new house

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