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There are over 30,000 species of orchids making it the largest family and the plant world. These fabulous flowering plants are known for their gorgeous flowers that come in all colors. Although they can grow in many places, orchids love tropical climates where they grow on trees trunks and branches.

In Australia, orchids grow in the southern region and can be found growing on tree trunks as well as in the ground. Australia boasts about 1200 orchid species many of which are not found anywhere else in the world.

Many of the Australian orchids have adapted some specialized methods of enticing insects over for pollination. The Drakonorchis Barbarossa or common dragon orchid looks like a wingless female wasp and therefore is very attractive to male wasps.

These specialized orchids are so interesting that scientists at the CPBR study these orchids which are sent to them by licensed collectors of Australian orchids. This national herbarium orchid collection consists of 48,000 dried specimens 18,005 hundred cards whichh contain the affected pieces of flowers and over 19,000 Spirit preserved orchid specimens.

Some of the interesting Australian orchids Include the Durabaculum Nindii or endangered blue orchid which is native to North Eastern Queensland, the dotted Sun orchid, the nodding green hood, the tongue orchid, and the cowslip orchid to name but a few.

In Australia, you will find epiphytes which grow on trees as well as terrestrials which grown around. The ratio is about 70% terrestrial to 30% epiphytes. Epiphytes are the easiest to grow in the most common in orchid collections.

Western Australia is home to mostly terrestrial orchids which are well-known for their size, bright color and strange markings. These dainty fragile flowers fascinate most everyone who sees them. Some of these orchids like those of the endemic genus Rhizanthella live their whole lives underground.

Orchids are great plants and make an unusual gift whether they are given as a live potted plant or in a vase with other flowers. If you have a green thumb, you might even try growing your own markets if you can provide them with enough humidity and proper nutrients you may be successful not matter where you live In the world.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://orchids.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about orchids including different types of orchids from all over the world.

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April 24-30 is Administrative Professional’s Week. Wednesday, April 27th is Administrative Professional’s Day, also known as Secretary’s Day. It has become a time for recognition of those assistants and/or secretaries that work with you to make your life easier! Often in the hustle and bustle of work, we don’t get the opportunity to thank those who work so diligently to keep things running smoothly.

Your local florist can provide many options to express your “Thanks” to these very important employees!

Fresh Floral Arrangement
Green or Blooming Plants
Dish Gardens (several plants in a decorative container)
Fruit Baskets
Gourmet Baskets
Gift Items (candles, etc.)
A Festive Balloon Bouquet

Recognition is a great way to create loyalty and show your appreciation to those employees that assist you. Include a message of “Thanks” with your gift. Some examples;

*Thank you for all that you do!
*We appreciate your hard work and enthusiasm!
*We are so greatful that you are part of our team!
*I couldn’t do it without you!
*You make the office a friendly place to be!
*Your determination and efforts are appreciated!
*We don’t tell you enough, for all that you do… Thanks.

We suggest ordering your gift a few days ahead of time to ensure timely delivery. Order your floral gifts directly from the local florist that will be designing and delivering your order. You will always get a better value and service when dealing directly with a professional florist.

Tenley McDonald- Former Florist- Now Co-Owner of http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com (Online Directory of Real Local Florists) Ms. McDonald has over 14 years experience in ~Consumer Relations/Marketing ~Customer Service Management ~Floral Design.

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Okay, most of you are going to say — I win all my arguments with him, I don’t need a refresher course. Sure, that’s what he wants you to think. But I’ve been reading the courses available for men on how to win arguments with women, and I have to tell you ladies, we might be in trouble. Have you ever noticed that even after you win the argument, he goes and does the same thing yet again? Is it because he hates you? Is it because he wants a divorce? NO. It’s because he wasn’t listening when he nodded his head at you; he was just trying to get you to shut up. It means he’s been reading those articles too, and that means Trouble.

We don’t want to lose our edge here, girls. So, for those of you who haven’t quite finessed the art yet, and for those who’ve become complacent over the years, here is a quick refresher course.

It is, of course, best to nip the head-nodding response in the bud. The first time he ever nods his head at you and says, “You know what? You’re right.” Smile at him and say, “I knew it. What do you want to name her?” You’ll have his undivided attention for the rest of your life. If it’s too late for that, and you’ve already married the bastard, then the next time he does it, smile at him and say, “I knew it. I can’t wait to tell your mother.” You will have his undivided attention for at least another two to three years.

Now that you have his attention, argument two should go much more smoothly. Every time he disagrees with you, add a different topic to the conversation. It will confuse him, distract him, and give you the upper hand in a REAL way. E.g.: He says, “I was in my underwear ‘coz I don’t expect people to just walk into the house unannounced. I was happily drinking beer and watching the Braves. How was I to know your mother would come charging in here?” Don’t take the bait — this is his attempt to change the subject. Steel yourself and say: “The Braves? Who cares about the Braves?” NOW, you’re in the lead. He, of course, has to defend the best baseball team in the world. And we all know how to respond to this one, right? You say, “Yes, you’re right, except for the Dallas Cowboys.” While he uses up his energy explaining the subtle differences between football and baseball, all you have to do is bat your eyelashes and wait for him to reach the boiling point of frustration. This is the moment to get back to the real point, “Can’t you at least put on a pair of shorts while you’re guzzling your beer in front of the TV?” — and quickly insert “You know, your mother loves the Cowboys.” Trust me, you’ve won this argument.

And lastly, don’t ever forget, whenever you’re making a point, always add something at the end that insults him a little bit. E.g. “Yes, we are lost. You never admit it when you get lost. If you had really huge balls, you’d admit that we’re lost.” This way, he has to stop and wonder why you don’t already think he has enormous balls, and once men start thinking about that part of their anatomy, they never get back to the argument. You will not only have won the argument, but also have gotten the upper hand in the next three to come.

Francesca Goldston is a writer, living in Atlanta, happily surrounded by three cats and one sweetheart. She is currently writing a murder mystery, which she manages to avoid working on as much as possible by submitting articles and blogging at the web site noted here:
http://www.writingup.com/blog/justthinking

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