Houseplant Artwork

We always had plants and flowers in our gardens. In the Midwest we had several window boxes and containers to go along with the flower beds. In our tiny patio garden on Capitol Hill we had a birdbath, many birds, perennials and annuals. Even for a small place it demanded constant attention. But it was worth it. When we moved to northern Virginia last year we swapped our patio garden for a console table in the dining room - and filled it with indoor houseplants. Most, if not all, have survived their first year. They sit beneath a lovely mirror that reflects the sunlight in the late afternoon. Unfortunately, none of them are flowering. We used to fill the wall vase with cut flowers every other week, but lately all that’s left is greens. When one is stuck in the house, it’s tough to be creative with ideas to update this blog. Luckily something usually comes to mind. I remember taking up close photos of the plants at the US Botanic garden - my favorite place. So I thought I’d do the same with my plants. If you look close enough, the detail of the leaves is so artistic. I am hoping that the orchid that was given to us as a housewarming gift once again blooms. It seems the sunlight in the afternoon is nudging it along, although I’ve never had much luck. So in the mean time we will continue to look after our indoor friends. It’s good for both of us.