Brooklyn Orchids

Native Lady’s Slipper Orchids in West Virginia

June 16, 2021 1 Comment

Native Orchid Spotting

Last weekend, my husband and I did a getaway trip at an Airbnb in West Virginia for my birthday! I know that some Cypripediums (Lady’s Slipper Orchid) bloom around this time of year, so I Googled to see if there might be an area near our Airbnb where we could find them. We settled on Trout Pond Recreation Area in George Washington National Forest as a spot to explore. I wasn’t 100% sure we would find any orchids there, but I figured we could have a nice little outing regardless.

We parked by Rockcliff Lake and walked the short trail around the lake. It was an absolutely beautiful morning:

My Orchid Garden

More Blooms to Brighten Up Winter

March 5, 2021 No Comments

A Greenhouse of Blooms

In mid-January, I shared some of the orchid blooms that had opened up in our greenhouse. A lot more action has happened since then—even more orchids have bloomed. So I’m back with fresh photos…including two orchids that I’ve had for 11 years without blooming once! Before we take a look at all of them, please enjoy this shot of a bright, sunny winter afternoon inside the greenhouse:

My Orchid Garden, Orchid Care

Winter Blooming in Full Swing!

January 19, 2021 1 Comment

Very Exciting Times

For the first time in YEARS, I have several orchids blooming and many more in spike. About two thirds of my Phalaenopsis orchids are currently blooming or in spike! Having our greenhouse has REALLY paid off. 🙂

So I’m here to share photos of my orchids that are in bloom! The first to bloom on a new spike was the Phalaenopsis tetraspis var. alba that I ordered from Orchids by Hausermann last summer:

Off Topic

Some Thoughts

January 7, 2021 No Comments

It’s hard to process yesterday’s sickening insurrection on the U.S. Capitol Building by domestic terrorists. I’m here to state some of my own thoughts about yesterday’s disgusting events. If you don’t like it, you’re more than welcome to find another orchid blog to follow.

Image credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Brooklyn Orchids Merchandise

2021 Brooklyn Orchids Calendar

November 25, 2020 No Comments

12 Months of Orchid Photos

It’s Thanksgiving week, so you know what that means: ALLLL the Black Friday sales. With the pandemic still going on, retailers started Black Friday early. My own 2021 calendar is now ready for purchase from my Zazzle shop! As always, the 12-month calendar features original orchid photography by yours truly.

My Orchid Garden

Fall Spikes Are Here!

October 17, 2020 No Comments

Fall Time is Spike Time

I know it’s been a very long time since I last posted here. Might as well begin all of my blog posts that way. 😛 I tend to post on Instagram more often because it’s quick and easy. Anyway, five of my orchids have begun to spike, and I wanted to share photos of them!

First is the Phalaenopsis tetraspis var. alba x sib that I ordered from Orchids by Hausermann using my birthday gift certificate: