Its time for Fall

   Does anyone really know what time it is?  Does anyone really care?  Of course I am digressing into a CHICAGO pop culture hit of the 70's but truly after the time  change,  none of the clocks well, lets just say all day today, I had no idea what time it really was.  Thankfully, it was Sunday.  On to the next day!
   I hear the weather across the east was chilly, as was ours.  We awoke to the 45 degree temps which is chilly for Nov.  in SW Fla.  However, the most spectacular day temperatures come out of the cool weather which is a huge bonus here.   The orchids do not care to be in the 40's (except for the phalaenopsis to kick start reblooming in certain locals.) Best of luck to Ali Garcia/Wilson who is running the NY Marathon today..looks like some good
running weather.
   I am throwing some fun 'regular' plants in with the orchids to make some great orchid arrangements.  I am using fiddlehead ferns which have a great curl to the stem and look so interesting.  As well as the zebra plant.  Its a large leaf w/ great stripes & very dark foliage, a great compliment.  Its all about mixing it up and of course the mix of Botanistix as well.
   I am not seeing any  amaryllis bulbs here yet.   Are any of you?  I think its definitely the correct time.  I am on the hunt.  If you found it @ a large store or chain store please let me know.
   The cool weather spurred me onto make a fall arrangement in my kitchen.  It turned out great.  I took "Martha's" advice and glittered the  stem of some of my pumpkins and gourds.  Very festive & fun.  Botanistix is a jeweled accompaniment to plants/orchids,  why not our Fall gourds?   Have a great week!