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Sir Christopher Wren’s Temple Bar, London’s old Gateway
Temple Bar, an old monument painted in the forest before its move back to London. Continue reading Sir Christopher Wren’s Temple Bar, London’s old Gateway
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My New Pochade Box for oils
A new pochade box for my plein air oil painting challenge Continue reading My New Pochade Box for oils
Dendrobium bigibbum, Purple Happyness
Dendrobium Sa-nook “Purple Happyness”, a great orchid with deep purple velvet flowers Continue reading Dendrobium bigibbum, Purple Happyness
Dendrobium bigibbum hybrid
One of the many orchids readily available in the garden centres is Dendrobium bigibbum hybrid; it’s a dream orchid for the seller and has exact qualities required. An upright growing habit Good flower count with a gorgeous colour Multiple spikes Challenging to keep after the flowers have faded With the right care it is ideal for windowsill growing but were as Phalaenopsis grow throughout the … Continue reading Dendrobium bigibbum hybrid
I have had a Good Painting Season this Summer
Every year I look forward to the summer painting sessions outdoors. Especially as most of my paintings are watercolours and to a degree rely on the paint and paper drying as I work. The weather this summer in England has been a mixed bag but generally favourable. Here is a collection of some of my paintings, which is your favourite. Continue reading I have had a Good Painting Season this Summer
Masdevallia regina
Masdevallia regina comes from Peru and grows at about 1000 metres. This orchid has been in my collection for about three years, bought as a bare root import. I was pleased to see this particular orchid had sent up three new leaves early this year. Carefully I watered the plant so as not to overwater it as I have seen well grown new leaves on … Continue reading Masdevallia regina
There was a hole in my blanchetii dear Lisa………
Oncidium blanchetii Last autumn when I was buying some orchids I noticed a hole in the newest pseudo bulb of Oncidium blanchetii but as the plant looked health and no alternative available, I continued with my purchase. Fortunately for me the culprit had already vacated its residency. I had seen pseudo bulbs before with holes and the plants have survived without any issues. Even with … Continue reading There was a hole in my blanchetii dear Lisa………
My little treasured painting kit
Here is a collection of paintings from this small kit Continue reading My little treasured painting kit
40 Orchids of Mexico & Guatemala, my search for those orchids
I was once given advice on how to make a small fortune selling orchids, he said ” Start of with a large fortune, Your money will soon disappears!” Continue reading 40 Orchids of Mexico & Guatemala, my search for those orchids
James Bateman’s 40 Orchids of Mexico & Guatemala, my search for those forty orchids
My Search for forty Orchids found in Mexico and Guatemala. Continue reading James Bateman’s 40 Orchids of Mexico & Guatemala, my search for those forty orchids