tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post4472292553987232325..comments2024-01-09T18:20:07.921-08:00Comments on French Basketeer: Tour de Farm #4, Secret OrchidsFrench Basketeer.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218207930318468noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-75231001170788775282012-04-06T17:45:41.086-07:002012-04-06T17:45:41.086-07:00OH I guess I never pondered how these beautiful bl...OH I guess I never pondered how these beautiful blooms were grown before they landed in my favorite garden shops here in Birmingham. I have some nice blossoms that I plan to post on my B'ham blog one day soon. I shall link to your wonderful post!<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-2502928427344062762012-04-02T20:44:34.783-07:002012-04-02T20:44:34.783-07:00Andrea these are beautiful.. I saw the gentlemen a...Andrea these are beautiful.. I saw the gentlemen at the Rancho Santa Fe market with them last time I went. Next time I want to get a few white ones!<br />Happy Spring*<br />Xo,<br />GailGail Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09608702104946129424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-804470825000454072012-04-01T08:56:02.527-07:002012-04-01T08:56:02.527-07:00Lovely!! In our corner of the world, we place the ...Lovely!! In our corner of the world, we place the orchids in oak and palms...there they bloom for years and years! Love perusing your wonderful blog....and feel like making the dijon chicken today!!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-86621318808491935142012-03-30T12:50:49.036-07:002012-03-30T12:50:49.036-07:00Andrea:I am a big fan, and keep them in my house. ...Andrea:I am a big fan, and keep them in my house. I am trying to figure out how to get them to re-bloom. I suppose I have to feed them? Thanks for visiting! <br />Best, <br />LizDovecote Decorhttp://dovecotedecor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-25590948771242898182012-03-30T08:02:00.785-07:002012-03-30T08:02:00.785-07:00Although I love all flowers orchids have always se...Although I love all flowers orchids have always seemed a bit...snooty? :) How wonderful to see a farm of them though.<br />Sorry I missed your call. I currently have on my plate:<br />Alyssa's birthday (4th) and all that encompasses.<br />Easter and all that encompasses.<br />My anniversary.<br />My grandmother's 90th birthday party (19th)which I am doing all the planning long distance and will have one day to pull together when I arrive late in Minnesota on the 17th.<br />Updating the DTA FB page as FB has a new timeline layout which I HATE! <br />You may have noticed that I have signed with new advertisers so the pressure is on to produce even more blog content. <br />Then there is the everyday~ dinner, soccer practice, cub scouts, etc. <br />And the yucky is still holding strong. :(<br />I PROMISED Eric that we would do the taxes this afternoon. I have put him off 3 times now. Of course we are now running out of time. So alas I will not be able to participate in the meeting. So sorry. <br />This weekend we will begin looking for a car for Alyssa and making plans as to when we will head to CA. I'll keep you posted.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-30444201297556587272012-03-29T21:04:34.109-07:002012-03-29T21:04:34.109-07:00I love this post and I learned a lot from it...sec...I love this post and I learned a lot from it...seconds...hmmm. I love that your focus is close to my area, So Cal.<br />Can't wait to see your baskets in person and I LOVE the orange basket you sent to Kelley at Polished Pebble! So perfect for this spring!<br />xo, ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539604374228748842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-91004822751906607172012-03-29T15:18:15.922-07:002012-03-29T15:18:15.922-07:00proof once again, Mother Nature is the most incred...proof once again, Mother Nature is the most incredible artist:) Beautiful post - thank you.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174819795942416446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-81157052837668341882012-03-29T07:37:46.852-07:002012-03-29T07:37:46.852-07:00Sorry, they do nothing tfor me. And, it is heartbr...Sorry, they do nothing tfor me. And, it is heartbreaking to see one more example of mass-produced and cloned natural horticultural products made rather worthless after all. It takes away their value as they are not made as they once were (found naturally):like mass-produced, scentless roses now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-7514492493936536422012-03-29T06:41:09.897-07:002012-03-29T06:41:09.897-07:00OH, what a fantastic afternoon, my gosh they are a...OH, what a fantastic afternoon, my gosh they are awesome. That's my kind of day. Wish I could work there and learn how to stop killing my Orchids.<br />Thanks for this post. yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-55525205016220263542012-03-28T14:37:47.108-07:002012-03-28T14:37:47.108-07:00Isn't that an incredible place?? The orchids a...Isn't that an incredible place?? The orchids are breath taking! And like a sea of white flowers. Thanks for sharing a beautiful post. I've visited an Orchid farm in Santa Barbara and it took me over an hour to choose a couple just for some friends because there were so many gorgeous choices!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-17013544195672832122012-03-28T06:16:26.911-07:002012-03-28T06:16:26.911-07:00I, like everyone else, love them. What a wonderfu...I, like everyone else, love them. What a wonderful place to visit. I am curious why we have to import them. Is there nobody here who can start cloning them? <br />Reading Gina's comment has me wondering how to get them to re-bloom. The longest I have been able to keep one is 3 months. Suppose it's our harsh heat, even indoors.jeanette from everton terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02025486213973874174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-62973686265493979602012-03-28T05:16:32.010-07:002012-03-28T05:16:32.010-07:00Lovely post Andrea, I have many Phaelenopsis in my...Lovely post Andrea, I have many Phaelenopsis in my home, many re-bloomers. One of my favorite varieties is the yellow with pink phalie. Not only is it very pretty it also bloom longer than other varieties.<br />There is no reason why phalies "wither and die" within weeks, especially now that the plants come packed with moss rather than bark chips. Phalies need very little care in the home. Flush water through once a week or twice a week in very dry conditions and place in either north or east facing window. Keep away from heat or cold drafts.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-45951158307288519252012-03-28T04:41:35.247-07:002012-03-28T04:41:35.247-07:00No wonder these beautiful orchids wither and die w...No wonder these beautiful orchids wither and die within weeks or entering my home. Despite their cost and my lack of indoor gardening skills, I continue to purchase them when they are available. I love the form of the flowers and the architecture of the plants.<br />BisousElizabeth at Eiffel Tellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054977148823539576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-23025726838075778022012-03-28T03:52:00.697-07:002012-03-28T03:52:00.697-07:00What a beautiful field trip ~ I'm so envious. ...What a beautiful field trip ~ I'm so envious. if only I lived closer! These one of my favorite blooms and have them in my home whenever they are available in our area.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day ~<br />JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231609105700262105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332002371644728950.post-51196330883825943672012-03-27T20:44:15.506-07:002012-03-27T20:44:15.506-07:00Andrea, my very favorite orchid species in all of ...Andrea, my very favorite orchid species in all of its glory. What a science in its propagation , the care and climate control. The various color in this variety.<br /><br />I have never seen one as in the last image with that many blooms!<br /><br />As I mentioned today, this makes me yearn for time in San Diego to be taking these tours with<br />you!!<br /><br />I hope you will come and see the feature I have on an amazing sculptor.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br />The 2012 Artist SeriesKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com