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I Adore Orchids

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I’m an orchidaholic and for this there is no cure In my eyes their delicate flowers are pure perfection My collection numbers 25, although I cannot be too sure For when I see a new colour I must add it to my collection! Delicate shades of pale yellow I love Subtle shades, different colours and hues Pastel pink blooms sent from heaven above I find it extremely difficult to choose! Some blossoms are pure blocks of colour I could stare at their beauty for hour upon hour Blooms so unique; each plant differs from another I carefully nurture every single leaf and flower Being an orchid grower is incredible fun Your world I know it will enhance I can highly recommend it to anyone Just buy one of these stunning plants Original poem called 'I'm an Orchidaholic' amended for My favourite flower contest Sponsored by Rick Parise 5th March 2014

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Michelle Smith

Date: 5/6/2023 4:16:00 PM

Orchids do seem heavenly! :) I hope there will be orchids IN Heaven, too one day, to still enjoy! :D

John Lawless

Date: 8/17/2016 9:15:00 AM

Congrats on your placement Jan

Lu Loo

Date: 8/15/2016 4:12:00 PM

Jan, I remember you telling me about your collection! Congrats on your placement, a wonderful poem lovely Jan :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 8/15/2016 4:14:00 PM

Thanks LuLoo I have 11 re-flowering at the moment - that is the joy they give me colour all year round

Joseph May

Date: 8/14/2016 6:51:00 AM

Orchids are beautiful indeed...Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 8/14/2016 9:38:00 AM

Thanks Jospeh:-) I have 11 in flower in my lounge at the moment - I LOVE them:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2016 9:41:00 PM

Very lovely Jan. My husband grows orchids and they come in such wonderful colors they really add to a garden. I enjoyed your palm very much. I'm so glad to see it high on the list congratulations my friend! 7 ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 8/14/2016 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Connie, they must look gorgeous in a garden, unfortunately the climate here would kill them off in seconds but they do make wonderful house plants:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 8/13/2016 9:14:00 PM

Jan, wonderfully written congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 8/14/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/13/2016 8:26:00 PM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 8/13/2016 8:41:00 PM

Thanks Alexis I have 10 plants in my lounge which are re-flowering and another two ready to burst into colour - how I love these beautiful plants the blooms can last for about 8 months:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/11/2015 8:58:00 AM

I also have to confess that I am a "orchidaholic!" I have a few growing at home and also one that is blooming in my office! I just love them! Congratulations on your win, my friend! Pandita

Jan Allison
Date: 11/11/2015 11:24:00 AM

It is an addiction I don't mind Pandita in fact my hubby helps feed my habit lol:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

Date: 11/10/2015 3:07:00 PM

Lovely write Jan, left a comment with Silent One, my wife gets one every Valentines Day, usually a Phalaenopsis like the ones in your photos.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 3:13:00 PM

All but 3 of mine are Phalaenopsis - the flowers last so much longer on those for me than the Cymbidiums:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/10/2015 11:49:00 AM

nice

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/10/2015 8:45:00 AM

Lovely poem about such lovely flowers, Jan. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/9/2015 8:21:00 PM

Colorful and Congrats! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2015 1:08:00 AM

Thanks Ed:-) Hugs Jan xx

Edlynn Nau

Date: 11/9/2015 5:24:00 PM

Congratulations! I grow both orchids and violets! It's been hard to keep things moist for them with dry CA. However, living so close to the Lake has helped. This was a fun read and love the time and care in your write!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 5:26:00 PM

Mine are all kept indoors - it is too cold and windy on our little Island for them to survive outdoors:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/9/2015 1:36:00 PM

Congratulations in your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 1:42:00 PM

Oh thank you Nayda - I have succumbed and now have 22 orchids - I must stop buying them but I see one in a colour I haven't got and it finds its way into my shopping trolley lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Cynthia Jones

Date: 4/13/2015 2:36:00 PM

Jan, I truly enjoyed reading this my friend. Very colourful. I still can't plant any seeds. There's still a couple of feet of snow in my front yard. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2015 2:39:00 PM

Oh no snow here - I've now got 20 orchids -oops I must stop getting them but I can't resist lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Robin Davis

Date: 4/9/2014 11:02:00 PM

Jan Such a lovely and fun write about flowers. Thank you for the great comment on my Antiques poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/10/2014 12:11:00 AM

My pleasure Robin. Hope you are keeping well. Hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 3/29/2014 4:16:00 PM

JAN, Congratulations, In Giorgio's Impressing contest... Love ~ SKAT ~

Jan Allison
Date: 3/30/2014 5:56:00 PM

Thanks so much for dropping by Skat hugs Jan xxx

Darren Watson

Date: 3/28/2014 12:08:00 AM

Brilliant poem Jan and a thoroughly deserved bronze medal place .

Jan Allison
Date: 3/28/2014 1:31:00 AM

Aww thanks Darren - I wasn't expecting to get placed so highly so am delighted. Adore my orchids they have the most exquisite flowers - I bought one for a house warming gift for dear friends here - 4 yrs on it still flowers almost continuously resting only for about 2 months each year - best £5 ever spent! Hugs Jan x

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/23/2014 9:20:00 PM

Congratulations on a fine win with this awesome poem, jan

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2014 2:05:00 AM

Thank you Dr Mehta I am delighted to get a place. Jan x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2014 3:26:00 PM

I sure do remember this one. NIce seeing it again on this winner list. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/22/2014 6:36:00 PM

Thanks Andrea am delighted with being on the winners list. Hugs Jan :-) :-) xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/22/2014 3:07:00 PM

- Jan, congratulations on your fine winning poem in the contest: "February or March 2014 Poem" / / / / Sponsored by: Giorgio A. V. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/22/2014 6:35:00 PM

aww thanks Anne lLse - am getting closer to the top - joint 3rd one with this one woohoooooo. Hugs Jan xxxx

Tim Smith

Date: 3/7/2014 4:06:00 PM

This is great.....Yes I can grow them here...Thanks Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2014 4:31:00 PM

fabulous Tim, I hope they give you as much pleasure as you can see they give me. I grow two varieties Phalaenopsis and cymbidium. the flowers on the Phalaenopsis tend to last a lot longer than on the cymbidium but of course mine are grrown indoors not out. Let me know how you get on Jan xxxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/7/2014 3:14:00 PM

- An ode to the beautiful plant Jan.! - A beautiful poem. - Thank you for inviting me here.- There are more than 18,500 types - and different sizes - orchids in every color of the rainbow and in many different forms..... - " Orchidaholic "....lol. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2014 3:32:00 PM

I just love them Anne Lise they are my favourite plant with carnations being my favourite cut flowers. You are always welcome to pop and see me anytime i value your comments Jan xxx Do beware of Blue ones though i got caught out - it was artificially dyed so went back to the store next day!

Chuck Melugin

Date: 3/7/2014 7:13:00 AM

Jan, I am an orchid fan! Now I am a Jan fan! Beautiful!! Huggs, chuck

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2014 7:34:00 AM

Aww wow lovely to hear Chuck. I think I'm an addict now :-) Careful which you buy though I got caught out bought a stunning stunning blue one so vibrant it took my breath away - got it home found out it was dyed - it went straight back to the store the next day. will drop by and have a read of your poems too Jan xxxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2014 9:20:00 PM

So do they come up every year like roses do. I can understand then why you would love them so. I sure wish I could get roses in every hue. GOOD one.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2014 3:47:00 AM

Many thanks for dropping by Andrea. I can keep an orchid in flower for at least 6 months without stopping. They are truly incredible plants. I can thoroughly recommend the variety called Phalaenopsis i have 11 of this species. Give it a go you wont be disappointed! Jan x