Yes, many orchids are easy to grow! Like any living thing, they have a few requirements: light, food, and water. They need as much bright, indirect light as you can give them. I learned not to put them in direct sunlight, as they will develop black spots on the blooms and leaves.
As for food and water, orchids need consistency. During the winter, water them thoroughly each week, and in the summer, they may require water every other day. I feed year-round with a diluted mix. I also recommend potting them in an orchid bark mix as it allows the roots to breathe.
Stressssssed out? Didn’t have a vacation this summer? Here’s a delightful read that will whisk you to another land, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith.
Do you enjoy discussing a good book with other avid readers? If so, then drop by the Platte City Branch for one of our monthly book club meetings. In September, our Friday morning book club will meet on September 3 at 10:00 a.m.
MCPL's Research Databases are awesome! In addition to helping with "need to know" information, these sites offer interesting and fun information. One of my favorite sites is Global Road Warrior. Besides the information you would expect, like geography, government, economy, and climate, I can find out about their culture, holidays, and religion.
The Amazing Colors and Beautiful Backdrops of Afghanistan
Much has been said recently, about what people do and don't know regarding Afghanistan. Most of what I know about Afghanistan is the everyday knowledge the typical American knows. I know Afghanistan is the home of several different people groups, each with a proud history, trying to live together under challenging circumstances. If you are like me and are interested in learning more about this country so many people are fighting for, you may want to check out some of the books featured in the Grandview Branch's Diversity display this month.
There are some things that you learn and they just stick with you. You might never need to know them, but they remain unforgettable. When you want to find answers to questions, a library is usually a good place to start looking. Here are a few I went looking for, and some things that I already knew.
If you read the Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson and thought, "Boy howdy... now what do I read?", then we can help you go all Swedish, all the time.
We at the library would like to send a shout out to our amazing Pages (those workers you see diligently putting away all the books checked out, used for reference questions, or just plain out of order). A few of our pages are off to do other things with their lives, either for the short-term or the long-term, and we appreciate everything they have done for us during their time here… as well as everything done by those we’re lucky enough to have staying!
The theme for August’s display is "Get Organized". It has been quite the success so far! Books have been checking out constantly, and we’re replacing them just as fast for your feasting eyes.
Stop by the library to browse the display and all other books and materials on organization. We have everything from the obvious home organization, to life organization, to organizing subjects such as living wills, weddings, and cover letters.
How can the Blue Ridge branch library help you “Get Organized” this summer?
