I recently became the proud father of some amazing orchids. Fifteen of them, to be exact.
I have no gardening experience. I do not have a green thumb. I once considered buying an orchid at Wholefoods - but it seemed like too much of a commitment at the time.
Fortunately, I got the gaggle (herd?) of orchids from a friend's mother who is an expert cultivator. She was careful in the clippings she gave me and sent along written potting instructions too. She is wonderful.
Also, fortunately, I have a friend - John - here in DC who is an expert on orchids. He even blogs about one of his beauties every friday. I call him the Orchid Whisperer.
John came over today and we spent 4 hours planting my orchid clippings. They now live out on my balcony. He thinks some of them should survive - even under my care.
I hope they survive. They were a very special gift and their path to my balcony in Columbia Heights was an exciting one.
I love orchids. I have several at home, but all of a sudden (after years) 3 of them decide to be on their way out together :-( Good luck with them!
Posted by: Anthony | July 10, 2008 at 05:44 AM