The Orchid

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

17 places to play Bingo that you may not have known about

Bingo is a powerful entity, especially for--but not limited to--those in their twilight years. It is a way to gamble lightly without the potential risk of betting the deed to your house. Bingo is not just relegated to VFW halls either, as there are a handful of locations that have their games hosted by very funny and dazzling drag queens. There are plenty of places that host a Bingo game once in a while, but these are some locations that have games more…

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‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

What goes into a billionaire's wedding cake?

No expense was spared when it came to Irene Kogan's London wedding - and that included the cake. Guests of the billionaire's granddaughter tucked into a ten-tier creation decorated with edible gold.

Top 30 Wedding Food Bars You’ll Love

[tps_header] A food bar is a necessary thing at any wedding, so let’s see how you can decorate it and what food you are going to give to your guests. Everything

The common Italian food myths you need to stop believing

There are a few Italian food myths we need to put right.

Dirty Fingernails: Some tips on getting favorite orchid repotted

Q: I have had orchids for three years now. I read something about repotting them, but I don’t know when they need repotting or how to do it. Can you

Orchid Care Tips to Help This Fussy Flower Thrive

Caring for an orchid is much easier once you learn the basics. Here's how much water and sun they need.

Is Your Child an Orchid or a Dandelion?

Picture a group of children coming to the school for the first time in their life. In this group you will always notice that some children tend to spend the day

Get Your Orchid to Rebloom

Bring on the new bloom! You can renew a fading orchid by pruning in just the right place. The perfect snip can bring you weeks of new blooms. Take a look at our inside scoop on making your plant put on new color.

Watering an Orchid with Ice Cubes

Look at all the new growth!I have never had good luck with orchids and other indoor plants. Tu...

Aerial roots on orchid are normal

Q: My mom has an orchid plant that has bloomed continuously, but the plant is growing up out of the dirt, exposing the roots. The plant is so healthy we hesitate to repot it but wonder if that's what we should do. — Sue and Arlene Gibson, Lisbon, N.D.A: Orchid roots that are growing from the plant...

Grow It Green: Growing orchids

Growing orchids can be a challenge, but some varieties are easier than others. Get some tips if you want to give it a try.

How to Water Orchids to Inspire Beautiful Blooms

Most orchids live in or on a potting medium made of bark instead of soil, so they must be watered differently than most houseplants. Learn how to water orchids for maximum results.

Now You Can Build Mom an Orchid for Mother’s Day, Thanks to Lego

This year, why not give her a flower that will last forever?

Dividing and Repotting Orchids with Pseudobulbs

"Can you propagate orchids? My orchid has a has another stem growing at the bottom and am wondering if I cut it off if it will grow and how to do that?"...Dividing and Repotting Orchids with Pseudobulbs