Orchids

I love orchids.  I think they’re an easy way to beautify your home and they’re cheap!  I am definitely not an expert at taking care of them but I have had pretty good luck and thought I would impart what little I know.  You can get them at almost any grocery store, but I suggest Trader Joes because they’re usually in pretty good shape and they’re only $13!  The closest Trader Joes is 35 minutes from me and I’m pretty bitter about it…I’m convinced that Olympia is the biggest tree hugging town in the country and I can’t believe we don’t have a TraderJoes!  Anyway, when you pick one out, make sure it looks healthy and you’ll want to get one with maybe just two flowering orchids and then at least 2 more buds.  That way when those die, you’ll have some more to replace them!  All I do is emmerse the pot in a bucket of water for 20 seconds and then let it drain in the sink.  I do that once a week and my orchids look just great for months.  I got my care advice from Hooshang, the master flower man so if yours die you can blame him.