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    It seems like no matter how early you do Christmas shopping, there are always those unforeseen instances when you need something quick. It happens to me all the time, that is why I start planning for the unexpected early in the spring. I pick cat tails and pussy willows in the spring before they turn to fluff and save them. Later on I pick everlastings and dry them. They are tiny white flowers that grow about 12-inches high and they dry well. I tie them together and hang them upside down.

    I dry delphiniums the same way. I pick tansy, strawflowers, daisies, black eyed susans and any kind of wildflower that I can dry. In the late summer I pick my hydrangeas and dry them. I gather pine cones and winterberry in the fall along with bittersweet, red brush and princess pine. I add all this to my stash of dried chili peppers and bay leaves. Next I make a trip to the supermarket for fresh garlic bulbs and bay leaves.

    Now all I have to do is create useful wreaths or swags from the edible things. The white garlic, red chili peppers and green bay leaves make a beautiful wreath to hang in the kitchen for use. I arrange them different ways and they are the colors of the season. Every person who cooks will appreciate this.

    I make center pieces from the red winterberry, green princess pine and the white hydrangeas. They last forever. I glue a few pine cones on and add a red candle and it is done. I also make country scenes inside a picture frame to hang on the wall. I use all the different dried flowers, herbs and weeds to create a picture. All I need is a glue gun and my goofy imagination.

    Pussy willows, cat tails, hydrangeas and delphiniums make an interesting combination for a dried arrangement. I made one for myself 5 years ago and it looks the same today as it did then. I spray everything with hair spray after it is dried. I think that makes them last. Make something for yourself like I did before giving it away. I make different arrangements every year for any occasion and myself.

    The question is as old as time: "Why are orchids so highly prized?". Orchids, delicate, exotic and difficult to grow have more than 20,000 species. In the early 1900's, orchids were worn chiefly in corsages by elegant ladies who could afford the price of the lavender-hued cattelyas.

    Orchids were a symbol of upscale living. Wearing such a prized floral corsage was exquisite. With time, many bridal bouquets included delicate vanilla Phalaenopsis orchid. One species that is less difficult for orchid lovers to grow is the Vanda, the Urdu (Hindu) name for an orchid in numerous colors and spottings. The Vanda has the appearance of a strange, yet amusing face.

    The Vanda Orchid

    Does your orchid have 5 pedals? It may be a Vanda Orchid. They have 5 petals and come in a range of colors from royal blues and purples to elegant whites with a multitude of spots. You may also notice multiple blooms on a single stem. Some of the rarest orchids are the blue orchids - many of these are Vanda Orchids - or some hybrid of the Vanda Orchid. They also are known for blooming from tree bark, which you could see in nature throughout the Himalayas, New Guinea, and even down under in Australia. Baskets are a great place for Vanda orchids to grow - and many hobbyist use baskets.

    Want To Grow Vanda Orchids - Tips For You...

    The Vanda Orchids are moisture seeking. That means that their roots are always seeking moisture. Tip: Keep dried flowers away from your Vanda Orchids. The dried flowers can emit ethylene gas. The gas is bad for your Vanda Orchids. tableware The gas can affect your Vanda Orchid's growth. When the Vanda Orchid is in bloom, you may see 10 to 12 blooms across 3 or 4 stems. The Vanda orchid will bloom 2 or 3 times throughout the year and the blooms will last for up to a month or more.

    The month long bloom time is one of the benefits of the Vanda Orchid. Also keep in mind that the Vanda Orchid is native to tropical locations. This means you need to be mindful of their need and type of light. Also, watch the humidity for Vanda's. The right humidity can make all the difference in terms of helping them have long and healthy blooms. Do not overwater them and take special consideration throughout the months of June, July, August, and September. That is their growing season.