Edward Nathan
@edwardnathan.bsky.social
Amature 📷 calling the PNW home for the last 13 years. Nature lover. Mycology - Mineral, gem and Crystal collector - Bonsai, Orchids, Gardening - Photos are all taken by me unless specified in post
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Edward Nathan
@edwardnathan.bsky.social
· Mar 13
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Picked up a new orchid at the Garden Show a few months ago and it finally bloomed. I really like it, not what i'm used to seeing in the shops. #orchid #houseplant
July 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Picked up a new orchid at the Garden Show a few months ago and it finally bloomed. I really like it, not what i'm used to seeing in the shops. #orchid #houseplant
I've tried growing Spanish Moss several times with no luck. A friend gave me a piece about 6 months ago and it's not only growing, it's blooming. #gardening #houseplant
July 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I've tried growing Spanish Moss several times with no luck. A friend gave me a piece about 6 months ago and it's not only growing, it's blooming. #gardening #houseplant
It's officially been 33 days since I decided to quit smoking. Cravings are almost completely gone, still get them occasionally but they pass quickly. I think I might have this beat. #smokefree #quitsmoking #igotthis
May 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It's officially been 33 days since I decided to quit smoking. Cravings are almost completely gone, still get them occasionally but they pass quickly. I think I might have this beat. #smokefree #quitsmoking #igotthis
Current project: removal of grass, digging up the dozens of large rocks in the soil, adding amendments and planting (soon) new flowers and shrubs.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #gardenrenovation
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #gardenrenovation
May 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Current project: removal of grass, digging up the dozens of large rocks in the soil, adding amendments and planting (soon) new flowers and shrubs.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #gardenrenovation
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #gardenrenovation
A whole lot happening in the garden right now, Iris are blooming, lawn being removed, beds being extended, Punk Japanese Maple is glowing ... it's an exciting time. #gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #japanesemaple
May 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
A whole lot happening in the garden right now, Iris are blooming, lawn being removed, beds being extended, Punk Japanese Maple is glowing ... it's an exciting time. #gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #japanesemaple
Finally got around to that Dwarf Cymbidium my neighbor gave me. I found 7 viable divisions. Poor plant was so pot bound and neglected but it's going to become several beautiful plants now.
#orchid #cymbidiumorchid #dwarfcymbidiumorchid #windowsillorchid
#orchid #cymbidiumorchid #dwarfcymbidiumorchid #windowsillorchid
May 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Finally got around to that Dwarf Cymbidium my neighbor gave me. I found 7 viable divisions. Poor plant was so pot bound and neglected but it's going to become several beautiful plants now.
#orchid #cymbidiumorchid #dwarfcymbidiumorchid #windowsillorchid
#orchid #cymbidiumorchid #dwarfcymbidiumorchid #windowsillorchid
Taking a little break from posting, i'm in the process of quitting smoking after 40 years. Wish me luck.
May 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Taking a little break from posting, i'm in the process of quitting smoking after 40 years. Wish me luck.
the first bed to be completed. This was when we moved in 4 years ago ..... replaced all the soil after digging that horrible tre out.
#pnwgardening #gardening #gardenrenovation
#pnwgardening #gardening #gardenrenovation
May 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
the first bed to be completed. This was when we moved in 4 years ago ..... replaced all the soil after digging that horrible tre out.
#pnwgardening #gardening #gardenrenovation
#pnwgardening #gardening #gardenrenovation
I've been taking some time working on the front yard, didn't realize it's been 9 days. I'm slowly removing all of the grass, putting in a narrow path through the flowers and flowering shrubs. Making sure i have access to the bird feeders, bird bath, bee hydration station.
#pnwgardening #gardening
#pnwgardening #gardening
May 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I've been taking some time working on the front yard, didn't realize it's been 9 days. I'm slowly removing all of the grass, putting in a narrow path through the flowers and flowering shrubs. Making sure i have access to the bird feeders, bird bath, bee hydration station.
#pnwgardening #gardening
#pnwgardening #gardening
This is the Pink Japanese Maple when it went into the ground last year. I wanted to share good pictures of the leaf coloration but had to find the pictures.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
April 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This is the Pink Japanese Maple when it went into the ground last year. I wanted to share good pictures of the leaf coloration but had to find the pictures.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
My Pink Japanese Maple is starting to leaf out, so happy it survived it's first winter.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
April 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My Pink Japanese Maple is starting to leaf out, so happy it survived it's first winter.
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
#gardening #pnwgardening #japanesemaple
Butterfly Jasper (Mexico) - personal collection
#cabochon #jasper #butterflyjasper #mexicostone #cabochoncollector
#cabochon #jasper #butterflyjasper #mexicostone #cabochoncollector
April 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Butterfly Jasper (Mexico) - personal collection
#cabochon #jasper #butterflyjasper #mexicostone #cabochoncollector
#cabochon #jasper #butterflyjasper #mexicostone #cabochoncollector
Snakeskin Jasper (various locations) - personal collection
#jasper #snakeskinjasper #cabochon #cabochoncollector #gemcollector
#jasper #snakeskinjasper #cabochon #cabochoncollector #gemcollector
April 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Snakeskin Jasper (various locations) - personal collection
#jasper #snakeskinjasper #cabochon #cabochoncollector #gemcollector
#jasper #snakeskinjasper #cabochon #cabochoncollector #gemcollector
Lilac, Rockcress and Azalea are blooming now.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lilac #azalea #rockcress
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lilac #azalea #rockcress
April 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Lilac, Rockcress and Azalea are blooming now.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lilac #azalea #rockcress
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #lilac #azalea #rockcress
April 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Rhododendron Minnetonka being added to the garden, can't wait to see it bloom.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #purplerhododendron #rhododendron #allthingsprince
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #purplerhododendron #rhododendron #allthingsprince
April 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Rhododendron Minnetonka being added to the garden, can't wait to see it bloom.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #purplerhododendron #rhododendron #allthingsprince
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #purplerhododendron #rhododendron #allthingsprince
I planted a purple azalea last year, purchased after blooms faded, and it's not disappointing.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #azalea #purpleazalea
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #azalea #purpleazalea
April 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I planted a purple azalea last year, purchased after blooms faded, and it's not disappointing.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #azalea #purpleazalea
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #azalea #purpleazalea
At just about 15 inches tall and 17 inches wide, my Dwarf Rhododendron is working up to putting on quite a show this year.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #dwarfrhododendron
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #dwarfrhododendron
April 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
At just about 15 inches tall and 17 inches wide, my Dwarf Rhododendron is working up to putting on quite a show this year.
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #dwarfrhododendron
#gardening #pnwgardening #flowers #dwarfrhododendron
Marcasite in Agate - Freddie Quarry, Ca.
personal collection
#agate #cabochon #marcasiteinagate #agatecabochon #mineralcollector
personal collection
#agate #cabochon #marcasiteinagate #agatecabochon #mineralcollector
April 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Marcasite in Agate - Freddie Quarry, Ca.
personal collection
#agate #cabochon #marcasiteinagate #agatecabochon #mineralcollector
personal collection
#agate #cabochon #marcasiteinagate #agatecabochon #mineralcollector
Seam Agate (personal collection) - unknown location
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #agate #seamagate #agatecabochon #naturalorangeagate
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #agate #seamagate #agatecabochon #naturalorangeagate
April 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Seam Agate (personal collection) - unknown location
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #agate #seamagate #agatecabochon #naturalorangeagate
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #agate #seamagate #agatecabochon #naturalorangeagate
Maligano Jasper (Indonesia) - personal collection
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #gemstone #gemcollector #mineralsandgemstones #jasper #maliganojasper
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #gemstone #gemcollector #mineralsandgemstones #jasper #maliganojasper
April 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Maligano Jasper (Indonesia) - personal collection
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #gemstone #gemcollector #mineralsandgemstones #jasper #maliganojasper
#cabochons #cabochoncollector #gemstone #gemcollector #mineralsandgemstones #jasper #maliganojasper
Neighbor also gave me a Cymbidium, dwarf from the look of it, which isn't in as good of condition .... but there are signs of hope so 🤞
#orchid #windowsillorchid #houseplant #cymbidiumorchid
#orchidhospital
#orchid #windowsillorchid #houseplant #cymbidiumorchid
#orchidhospital
April 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Neighbor also gave me a Cymbidium, dwarf from the look of it, which isn't in as good of condition .... but there are signs of hope so 🤞
#orchid #windowsillorchid #houseplant #cymbidiumorchid
#orchidhospital
#orchid #windowsillorchid #houseplant #cymbidiumorchid
#orchidhospital
I was given this poor neglected orchid by a neighbor. Started treating the mealy infestation, gave a good soak and after the bugs are gone will trim and repot. No tag so actual variety is unknown.
#orchid #houseplant #windowsillorchid #orchidhospital
#orchid #houseplant #windowsillorchid #orchidhospital
April 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I was given this poor neglected orchid by a neighbor. Started treating the mealy infestation, gave a good soak and after the bugs are gone will trim and repot. No tag so actual variety is unknown.
#orchid #houseplant #windowsillorchid #orchidhospital
#orchid #houseplant #windowsillorchid #orchidhospital
Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb Weaver) One of the most common spiders here in the P.N.W..
#spider #orbweaver #pnwspiders #photography #naturephotography
#spider #orbweaver #pnwspiders #photography #naturephotography
April 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb Weaver) One of the most common spiders here in the P.N.W..
#spider #orbweaver #pnwspiders #photography #naturephotography
#spider #orbweaver #pnwspiders #photography #naturephotography
Seen on walk - seed cluster of Clematis. Not sure the variety, just thought it was pretty.
#wildflowers #pnwwildflowers #seenonwalks #clematis
#wildflowers #pnwwildflowers #seenonwalks #clematis
April 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Seen on walk - seed cluster of Clematis. Not sure the variety, just thought it was pretty.
#wildflowers #pnwwildflowers #seenonwalks #clematis
#wildflowers #pnwwildflowers #seenonwalks #clematis