Orchids are the perfect winter flower. Redolent of the tropics whether grown in a Northern greenhouse or “wild” in a rainforest, their colors, shapes and scents attract travelers.
Botanical gardens tend to have the most extensive …
It’s always a surprise to see beautiful soft blooms on such a forbidding plant as prickly pear.
This one was in bloom in Lubbock, Texas, last month.
(Photo ©2018 by Susan McKee)
Orchids are the perfect winter flower. Redolent of the tropics whether grown in a Northern greenhouse or “wild” in a rainforest, their colors, shapes and scents attract travelers.
Botanical gardens tend to have the most extensive …
