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
He/Him 🏳️🌈
He/Him 🏳️🌈
currently looking like this ..... I really need to get out there and thin some stuff out.
July 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
currently looking like this ..... I really need to get out there and thin some stuff out.
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
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
current "state" of that bed. Moved things around, replaced some too .... that Daphne and Pink Dogwood really like it there. Excuse the bricks, they're for another area.
May 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
current "state" of that bed. Moved things around, replaced some too .... that Daphne and Pink Dogwood really like it there. Excuse the bricks, they're for another area.
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
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