Wednesday, May 30, 2018

I just saw this orchid, for the first time in my life, under a big beech tree in Virginia.

http://botanyboy.org/the-only-easy-to-grow-terrestrial-orchid-bletilla-striata/ Previously I had seen them only in catalogs. "Stand" was about 5 x 6' in an oval shape and it was just lovely. Obviously very happy under a big tree. KMK 5-30-2018

Height and dating--I think it's over-valued--like big breasts and thick lips in women.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jun/18/the-shorter-mans-search-for-love-one-woman-cried-when-i-told-her-how-tall-i-am?utm_sour...