tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post6845590054928228013..comments2024-03-14T20:44:09.704+05:30Comments on The Urban Gardener: Orchid stars ... and some extrasSunita Mohan http://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-79599726035379453662011-02-13T19:02:51.496+05:302011-02-13T19:02:51.496+05:30Hmmm.... somewhere Blogger has slipped up and not ...Hmmm.... somewhere Blogger has slipped up and not published my reply to you, Joey. sorry! <br />I love the Spathaglottis too, Joey. If for nothing else but its ease of growing :)<br /><br />I'm sure I'll be yearning for some of those whites in a couple of months, Kamini. Till then, go ahead and share my orchid banquet :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-67970580969155005722011-02-13T08:06:45.298+05:302011-02-13T08:06:45.298+05:30What a feast for eyes that have seen nothing but b...What a feast for eyes that have seen nothing but browns and whites this interminably long winter!Kaminihttp://kaminidandapani.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-6435467630517456152011-01-25T01:49:04.294+05:302011-01-25T01:49:04.294+05:30What a thrill to grow these stunning orchids in th...What a thrill to grow these stunning orchids in the garden, Sunita! The Spathaglottis really captured my heart :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-41859507974476132192011-01-15T11:48:01.818+05:302011-01-15T11:48:01.818+05:30Hey thanks, Shanthi. You've just made my day!
...Hey thanks, Shanthi. You've just made my day!<br />But seriously, it has to be the best kept secret that orchids grow beautifully in Mumbai. So long as they're not pampered to death, that is! Give them some healthy neglect, keep them outdoors and watch them take off.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-87060613898321548842011-01-15T09:28:56.128+05:302011-01-15T09:28:56.128+05:30Mumbai - Last place on earth to imagine for such a...Mumbai - Last place on earth to imagine for such a beautiful orchid garden. Wooow U got orchid fingers. Lovely. Recently I visited an Orchid garden in Hawai'i but my vote definetely goes to yuor's :-).Shanthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746235149162654688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-46216269528079529262011-01-13T19:35:58.018+05:302011-01-13T19:35:58.018+05:30Hi Bindhu! So good to see you here again :)Hi Bindhu! So good to see you here again :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-75611597622574926612011-01-13T19:35:29.350+05:302011-01-13T19:35:29.350+05:30GT, I thought that article was only in the Mumbai ...GT, I thought that article was only in the Mumbai edition so I'm a bit surprised that you got to read it. But I'm so happy that more people are waking up to the possibilities of urban gardening :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-37263949431940706842011-01-13T19:33:43.405+05:302011-01-13T19:33:43.405+05:30Hi Keats! Which orchids do you grow? Maybe this is...Hi Keats! Which orchids do you grow? Maybe this is just a slow time for them. I've found that growing a variety of orchids means that at least one or the other is always in bloom :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-24282642679126442012011-01-12T17:44:31.591+05:302011-01-12T17:44:31.591+05:30Wonderful!
Coming here after a long time. :)Wonderful!<br />Coming here after a long time. :)Bindhu Unnyhttp://www.travelwithacouple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-22238043409203560222011-01-11T10:14:32.226+05:302011-01-11T10:14:32.226+05:30Your orchids are definitely a star; and so are you...Your orchids are definitely a star; and so are you! Congrats! I read your blog being mentioned in an article on urban gardening in Times of India yesterday. It was a pleasure to find someone, you are e-acquainted with, mentioned in a national daily...way to go, dear Sunita.Green thumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985557905470748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-10120298696868628432011-01-09T15:05:12.019+05:302011-01-09T15:05:12.019+05:30Lovely post and so are your orchids! I love orchid...Lovely post and so are your orchids! I love orchids too but mine are doing sweet nothing for now:(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-72541817022091976302011-01-08T16:30:48.616+05:302011-01-08T16:30:48.616+05:30That's perfectly understandable, Sharon! :)
Fr...That's perfectly understandable, Sharon! :)<br />Frankly I can't figure out how you do all the myriad things you do ... garden, write blogs, write books, etc., etc. and still find time to keep in touch with your blogger friends! So glad you liked these posts. And you're absolutely right, all those little creatures make the garden so much more interesting... especially when they're busy at work, eating all the pests! ;DSunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-14230784315919295412011-01-08T16:21:57.259+05:302011-01-08T16:21:57.259+05:30Thanks, Denesh :)
Absolutely, Magic of Spice! Its...Thanks, Denesh :)<br /><br />Absolutely, Magic of Spice! Its almost impossible to find an orchid that doesn't look like its been groomed and pampered to with a mm of its life.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-46019834111567139182011-01-06T21:01:21.248+05:302011-01-06T21:01:21.248+05:30Sunita dear,
This huuuuuuuge blogging world led m...Sunita dear,<br /><br />This huuuuuuuge blogging world led me astray. I could NOT remember the name of your blog. It is on my blog list (since I'm a follower), but it didn't do me much good, did it?<br /><br />I love this post and LOVE the garden creatures posting. Wonderful. Dragonflies, damselflies, all the things that make life so exciting.<br /><br />Sending love from California,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-89252447278388347692011-01-05T22:14:45.132+05:302011-01-05T22:14:45.132+05:30These are all so stunning, and gorgeous photograph...These are all so stunning, and gorgeous photographs :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-67372274870143190112011-01-05T17:16:26.532+05:302011-01-05T17:16:26.532+05:30It's Really Wonderfull, I Like ItIt's Really Wonderfull, I Like ItDeneshhttp: yashomgroup@live.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-75110470169944088032011-01-04T18:15:58.687+05:302011-01-04T18:15:58.687+05:30Oooh! Lovely! I envy you your tryst with Hawaii...Oooh! Lovely! I envy you your tryst with Hawaii's beautiful gardens. I know we're tropical too but somehow those plants look so pretty. Have fun!Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-53280442895906590312011-01-02T20:08:51.493+05:302011-01-02T20:08:51.493+05:30Incredible orchids! My husband and I are off to Ha...Incredible orchids! My husband and I are off to Hawaii next week and looking forward to seeing some tropical plants after having snow here on Christmas!<br /><br />Happy New Year!F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-12717933667124773522010-12-28T10:42:04.777+05:302010-12-28T10:42:04.777+05:30Thank you, Trudi. I really envy you because you li...Thank you, Trudi. I really envy you because you live in the home of dendrobiums. They must grow so beautifully for you!<br />My poor orchids do get more haircuts than they bargain for when falling coconut leaves chop off canes :P<br />Still they do seem to enjoy growing there more than anything.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-57794470562598268472010-12-28T10:39:50.474+05:302010-12-28T10:39:50.474+05:30Natti, the orchids in Singapore leave me absolutel...Natti, the orchids in Singapore leave me absolutely awestruck! By the way, did you read my post "Orchid welcomes and farewells" ( http://the-urban-gardener.blogspot.com/2009/05/orchid-welcomes-and-farewells.html )? That was inspired by the orchids at Changi airport.<br />And yes, you can always contact me for tips about growing orchids.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-21073506566470893552010-12-28T10:35:15.920+05:302010-12-28T10:35:15.920+05:30I know, Arati! Thats why I associate them with sup...I know, Arati! Thats why I associate them with superstars :)<br /><br />Hey, thanks Mathew. Glad you liked my blog. I hope we see you here often now. And yes, I'll definitely be blogging more often in 2011.<br /><br />Thanks, Shilpa :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-84799586002446897542010-12-28T10:32:38.760+05:302010-12-28T10:32:38.760+05:30Merry Christmas, everyone! Sorry I wasn't onli...Merry Christmas, everyone! Sorry I wasn't online for a few days. Just took off for a few days.<br /><br />Thanks, Helen! :)<br />Here's wishing a wonderful profusion of new blooms and plants in your garden with the older ones getting ever better in 2011.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-6213105224026942662010-12-27T23:29:27.143+05:302010-12-27T23:29:27.143+05:30Hi Sunita, the orchids are fabulous.Like you said ...Hi Sunita, the orchids are fabulous.Like you said the divas in the garden and they get better and better every year. They are such rewarding plants when they can be grown in the right spot. You have got many different ones and they all look so well groomed like coming straight from the beauty salon!Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-42472281620551020842010-12-27T10:48:33.399+05:302010-12-27T10:48:33.399+05:30Such beautiful orchids. Just back from my Singapor...Such beautiful orchids. Just back from my Singapore trip and was overwhelmed with the variety of Orchids there. Good to know that you are growing them in India too. Would love to get some tips on growing them here. <br /><br />NattiNattihttp://nattigoesgreen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-80389033025079416042010-12-26T16:28:30.731+05:302010-12-26T16:28:30.731+05:30Really gorgeous orchids.... :)Really gorgeous orchids.... :)Shilpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854595085896580223noreply@blogger.com