It's only 1.5 hours from May 1 as I type this...close enough!

Wanted to wait until May 1 to share my Calanthe sieboldii!

A studio pic

You sneak. Only kidding, I have nothing new so I'm very glad you started this.

No complaints from me either, this Calanthe provides a great start!

It is gorgeous!!!!

Great start Todd!

I just took my Bletilla out of the root cellar and repotted them....I'm keeping the pots outside in the hopes that they will bloom in June at the proper season. I'll probably sink the pots in the ground to 'simulate' they they are actually growing in the garden.

Whoa, and I thought you were growing them outside. I bet I could grow them that way too! Never ending possibilities!

I've tried Bletilla outside twice but no-go...this way I hope to fool people!

Well it worked. I was fooled!

My Kefersteinia tolimensis is blooming.
The small plant isn't particular showy, but every so often I am surprised by a couple of blooms.

and my Bletillas are opening - against the South facing house wall in zone 6b. No pictures yet.

Here is the Kefersteinia plant -

Wonderful! Love the spots and the color! I got my first Kefersteinia (laminata) this year. I don't even know where it is!

Been busy with the garden, guests, the opera yesterday, and the primrose and daffodil show today!! Phew. Did put up a new voting page for fun.

Ha, ha. I had this tagged as "Red?"!
Turns out it's C. intermedia x Bc. Morning Glory.

I like it! Very nice!

How about a profile shot of Seidenfadenia mitrata?

backing off -

I bought the plant last June from Andy and I am really happy it is blooming this Spring.

and finally, a plant shot!

Geez, Ursula, that's beautiful!

Jim

Thanks Jim!