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Sunday Orchids and Shayna- What's Blooming at Your House?

By Toni Weidman

Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

March 25, 2012 12:28 AM

Sunday Orchids and Shayna- What's Blooming at Your House?

It was a beautiful early morning and we were enjoying our coffee on the porch. The birds were calling to each other, an owl was out there chomping on a toad when we first went out. A hawk stopped by to say hello. A turkey ran through the yard, and the hummers visited their feeders every few minutes. I love those kinds of mornings when you can relax and enjoy nature.

We have several orchids blooming right now which is always a joy. The first one has a heavenly scent.

Purple Orchid

These are Craig's babies....

Orchid

I just get to enjoy and photograph them.

Orchid

The white one got beat-up by a rain storm the other night but she's still pretty.

White orchid

And this is my baby - having her morning coffee :)

Shayna Weidman

I think she's waiting for the hummers to come back. There is a feeder right outside and she loves to watch them.

We love it when we have a day that we don't have to rush out, and we can enjoy the morning peace and quiet.

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Sunday Orchids and Shayna- What's Blooming at Your House?

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Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula

Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA

Realty Works Temecula

Toni: Great glimpse into your little corner of the world....beautiful pictures with thoughtful descriptions...Happy Sunday!

Mar 25, 2012 02:43 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Joan - I thought you were enjoying summer-like weather by now ;)

John - Craig does have a green thumb and I love our orchids. Thank you.

Anita - Shayna loves our screened porch. She gets to watch all the creatures; and, of course, they get to watch her too.

Jane - Thank you and a Sunny Suday to you.

Mar 25, 2012 02:52 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Toni, Those are just so beautiful. I have some fake ones in my office that have no scent. Go figure. My thumb is anything but green I'm afraid!

Mar 25, 2012 03:02 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Toni~ What a beautiful way to start the day. I have an orchid that I got as a gift when I was in the hospital. I don't know much about caring for them and I'm afraid I've killed mine. It still has 2 green leaves, but no flowers. Not sure what to do.

Mar 25, 2012 04:13 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Belinda - I'm sure you could grow them but I don't know if they would e okay in your climate.

Donna - Orchids don't bloom very often; sometimes just once or twice a year. If you don't overwater, it's hard to kill them. They only need about a 1/4 of a cup once a week or 10 days. They are really an air plant.

Mar 25, 2012 04:22 AM

JoAnn Moore

The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE

Home Loans in Delaware

Gorgeous orchids, Toni. Yes, calm, easy going mornings are the best. We don't get hummingbirds here in Delaware until around April 20. Enjoy them for me! I love seeing them.

Mar 25, 2012 04:48 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

Those orchids are superb, a big high five to Craig. We have had rain all day and night, it is welcomed here. By the way, the lovely Myrl Jeffcoat identified the bushes, The large purple plants are called, "Echium. We have so many bright and interesting people in Active Rain...A

Mar 25, 2012 05:59 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

PS, did I miss the fact that you are and Ambassador in the Rain? Congratulations and my humble apologies for being unconscious of the fact, you certainly are one in my book. A

Mar 25, 2012 06:01 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

How lovely Toni - it takes a special green thumb to grow such gorgeous orchids. And your little kitty is adorable! We have a little tabby that knows he's the boss!!

Mar 25, 2012 06:02 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

JoAnn - we love the hummingbirds and enjoy watching them; will do a lot of it for you.

Alexandra - Craig says thank you. The lovely Myrl is very knowledgeable and I'm glad to know the name. I'll head over to the big G and find out more about them. And, yes, I am an Ambassador now. There isn't any formal announcement so you didn't miss it. And, as I'm sure you know, you are one in mine. Thank you.

Anna - Cats seem to know how to manipulate us very well. I know Sasha and Shayna do a great job in our house. Craig does have tha special green thumb--thank you.

Mar 25, 2012 06:17 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Toni, Looks like you are getting a nice collectiion of florals. Does Shayna like regular oor decalf, :-) Nice photos and like your new photo as well.

Mar 25, 2012 07:17 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I think Florida is a little ahead of us in the blooming season. But currently, I have geraniums, lavendar, impatiens, and crocus in bloom in my yard. I love the cat. I once had a cat marked just like that one. Her name was "Cleocatra" because of the little "makeup" lines coming out of the corner of her eyes.

Mar 25, 2012 07:53 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Toni, those are beautiful. I've never tried to grow Orchids myself. I noticed today that my English Dogwood is starting to bloom.

Mar 25, 2012 10:07 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Toni your lovely orchids sure brigthened my day, and your cat too made me laugh.

Have a wonderful week.

Mar 25, 2012 10:33 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

William - Shayna gets decaf - she doesn't need any extra caffeine :) Actually she doesn't get any and wouldn't want it.

Myrl - that's a cute name for a kitty. They are very Cleopatra-like, aren't they?

Silvia - I didn't think Dogwoods would grow here. I would love one.

Jennifer - glad you started the week with a smile! Thanks.

Mar 25, 2012 10:46 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Toni, such gorgeous orchids. Shayna is precious as well. It is a little chilly today and too cool to be out on the deck, but look forward to having our breakfast out on the deck soon.

Mar 26, 2012 01:48 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and morning Toni

Toni my friend, sorry for being late getting by to this here mighty fine blog post.

Y'all sure do have mighty fine looking Orchids, and Shayna sure is a mighty good looking little ole kitty cat. Its sure always a mighty fine morning when ya get to enjoy watching Wildlife coming by!

We don't have any thing blooming here as of yet. Which is actuall a good thing, seeing that this here area could very will still have some snow fall into May.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Mar 26, 2012 09:06 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Rebecca - I'm sure the good weather is coming soon.

Dale - Thanks; i hope things will be blooming soon. Snow in May, huh?

Mar 26, 2012 09:50 PM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Thanks for the advice Toni. Hopefully it's not dead. I'll continue to water and see what happens.

Mar 31, 2012 05:03 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Donna - let me know how it's going.

Mar 31, 2012 09:23 PM

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