Sheltering at Home for the Spring Equinox
Today is a spring equinox like no other. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we have been sheltering at home for several days now as COVID-19 spreads. Dave and I are fine, and our two cats are getting spoiled since we’re home most of the time. Only essential businesses are still open. Roads that are typically jammed with traffic are eerily empty. Despite some over-hyped news stories, most people are following necessary restrictions. It reminds me of when I was here for the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, not only because it’s upended our lives, but also because it’s brought out the best caring instincts in a lot of people.
This year, I have little excuse for my usual repotting procrastination. Spring is the best repotting time for most orchids, and I usually manage to get many, but not all, of mine done. Maybe I can also really tackle that persistent scale infestation on some of my indoor plants. For a while, I’ve managed it with mild insecticides, but I’m never been diligent enough to repeat every week to completely eliminate the pests. If you’re looking to fill your time while sheltering at home, check out the American Orchid Society’s tips for March and April orchid care. And enjoy these photos from our recent Pacific Orchid Expo to celebrate the equinox.
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