Photo of the Week: Ann Arbor Orchid Festival

Multiple pink and white Phalaenopsis orchid blooms

After last week’s warm weather and memories of the Philadelphia Flower Show still fresh in my mind, I admit it. I have the flower and garden bug.

Unfortunately, with colder weather this weekend, it was a bit too cold to work on the soil and do some planting. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Ann Arbor Orchid Festival

Photo of the Week: Escaping the Cold Winter at Belle Isle Conservatory

Orange orchids in bloom

With a temperature of three degrees Farenheit this morning in southeast Michigan, I decided to escape the cold winter temperatures.

It was the perfect day to visit Belle Isle and enjoy the warm, humid conservatory and colorful flowers in bloom. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Escaping the Cold Winter at Belle Isle Conservatory

Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Purple white orchid

For this year’s Mother’s Day, I spent a wonderful afternoon with my family exploring Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Meijer Gardens, as it’s often called, is a 158-acre botanical garden and sculpture park. It’s a favorite place to visit for those who love botanical gardens, sculptures, butterfly gardens, nature trails and children’s garden. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park