Orchid Photos by Chablis

The other day we took a drive to Villa Park to go to Hausermann's Orchid Farm.  The last time we were there was 2 years ago and I posted about it here. 

It was a cold Chicago day, about 14 degrees, but it was toasty warm and sunny in the greenhouses....

Even Snoopy had a good time checking out the flowers....

Chablis took a bunch of pictures this time so I asked her to do a guest post for me highlighting her favorites ....

I had the best time taking pictures at the orchid farm, the flowers were outrageously beautiful. I ended up taking 150+ photos!! And trust me I could have taken a lot more but I tried to restrain myself <LOL> I chose a select few to share will you all - hope you enjoy!

Chablis

 

 

I think this one looks like a mouth with 2 front teeth and a tongue.....

 

 

Here's to sunny days and warmer temperatures!

Orchids by Hausermann

Today we were out doing a little geocaching in Villa Park, IL. and we came across an Orchid Farm so we decided to go in and take a look around.  WOW!!  This place was amazing.  I have never seen orchids in such a wide variety of sizes and colors.

We learned that orchids are started out in these small glass bottles and that each bottle holds up to 35 baby orchids.

Then they are transplanted and nurtured in the greenhouses.

Hold onto your hats, because you are going to oohhhh and awwww over the colors of these orchids.

And how about these....

And my personal favorite.....

Can you BELIEVE that blue?  Isn't that WILD??  I am SO sorry I didn't buy one and I might have to make a trip back there.  It was just about the prettiest flower I have ever seen.

I honestly have never paid much attention to orchids before, but I now have a real appreciation for them.  Which color did you like best?