Many, Many, anemeones June 23, 2010 At this elevation, near 9,000 feet, we rested in an alpine meadow in the village of Murren, Switzerland. As out trip through Switzerland continues,… Continue Reading
Base of the North Face June 22, 2010 We decided to continue to explore some of the higher trains leading to the glaciers, but with the heviy rains, and risk if rock… Continue Reading
A rare surprise, Snow on the Summer Solstice June 21, 2010 Well, not THAT rare, but snow in June is cool, regardless, especially when it happens on the summer solstice. Local Wengenites told us that… Continue Reading
Report from Switzerland -Day 1 June 19, 2010 Greetings from Switzerland, where Joe and I are hiking, botanizing and catching up on some well needed rest ( if you can call it… Continue Reading
New York Botanical Garden – more autumnal inspiration October 21, 2008 Here are a few more photos from our trip to the New York Botanical Garden. Above, the giant Queen Victoria waterlillys, with pads large… Continue Reading
Japanese Native Orchids – Shogunbutsu March 17, 2008 Dendrobium moniliforme Dendrobium moniliforme Cymbidium goerengii Cymbidium goeringii Neofinetia falcata’ As many of you know, I grow few orchids, but what I do collect… Continue Reading
Tokyo Orchid Show Recap March 17, 2008 Just as any orchid show, half the floor is dedicated to retailers selling everything from plants, to fertilizer. ….and ‘mouse pad eramu’ An award… Continue Reading
Japan’s Orchid Grand Prix March 2, 2008 A courtesy guide attempts to control the crowds at the worlds’ largest orchid show. Perhaps my collegue, Jessica summed it up best, ” I… Continue Reading
Ume Plum Viewing in Tokyo March 1, 2008 Above the stairway at the Ume Plum temple, signage guides visitors as the Ume plums which are over 250 years old, bloom behind on… Continue Reading
Tokyo -Day one February 29, 2008 Cotton Candy Pink Primroses- at the train station. My first day in Tokyo was filled with shopping, shopping and shopping for my day job… Continue Reading