A quirky tale from La Palma landed in my digital intray this morning.
Rather than toss unwanted orchids at the
end of season, condo residents have found a way to put the
flowers to good use.
Unit owner Lance Schelhammer began collecting
non-flowering orchid plants last season and suspended them into trees around
the pool.
Residents returned to a flowering, gorgeous
orchid garden. They plan to continue the scheme next year.
At first, the flowers were installed in traditional
wooden-framed baskets, but in time, there are hopes they might grow on their
own for a more natural look.
Lance said to local press: ‘There’s nothing
quite like an orchid.’
Can’t disagree with you there.
Caption: Darwin's original greenhouse, complete with orchids in traditional square baskets.
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