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Summer Haiku Series. Week 6 Chance to Win!

 
Just Add Ice Summer Haiku Series

Congratulations to Andrew Horne!

My green little friend
I enjoy your company
Growing by my side!

Your Orchid Haiku received the most votes and a FREE Just Add Ice Orchid is coming your way!

Are you ready for your next chance to win? This week's Haiku topic is "Simple".

Submit your "Orchid inspired" Haiku in the comments below. On July 15, five Haikus will be randomly selected from all of the entries for this week and will be posted on the Just Add Ice blog, where individuals will get to vote for their favorite Haiku. The Haiku with the most fan votes each week will be selected as the winner of one phalaenopsis Just Add Ice Orchid. Make sure you are signed-up for this contest!

Looking for more information on our Summer Haiku Series? Visit our Contest page.

Comments

Simple ~ Haiku 
Just three ice cubes is 
what it takes to grow orchids~  
nothing more simple!
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 3:11 PM by Mid
Intimidating 
 
 
 
So afraid you would not thrive 
 
 
 
Relax and enjoy
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 3:21 PM by Brandi Short
enchanting beauties, 
only three ice cubes to grow 
orchids so lovely 
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 3:21 PM by Peggy
Orchids are pure grace 
 
 
 
To see them on the mantle 
 
 
 
Each day new beauty
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:12 PM by Heather Foster
Orchids are pure grace 
 
 
 
To see them on the mantle 
 
 
 
Each day new beauty
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:13 PM by Heather Foster
Simply easy to grow 
 
Orchids are the one to have 
 
Three ice cubes-the solution
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:17 PM by Ed
Simple?..their beauty. 
 
Simple?...three ice cubes per week. 
 
Simple?..just enjoy!
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:26 PM by Jane Baker
A Simple Orchid 
 
Brings Me So Much Happiness 
 
I Love My Orchid
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:41 PM by S. Pettit
Simply Beautiful  
 
Orchids The Unique Flower 
 
So many Colors
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:51 PM by Sher
Beautiful Orchid 
 
If I Had One Simple Wish 
 
To Have A Whole Field
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:57 PM by Sherri
my thumb is green  
 
simple orchid is tall  
 
flowers are pink and white
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 4:59 PM by kay mccarthy
I love my orchid 
 
 
 
You may need love ice and light 
 
 
 
You are so simple
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 5:03 PM by erica mcbride
I Love My Garden 
 
It's A Simple Place To Be 
 
Orchids Are The Best
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 5:04 PM by S. Pettit
A Simple Green Bud 
 
Turns Into A Masterpiece 
 
Right before your Eyes
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 5:12 PM by Sher
Simple orchid care  
 
Add three ice cubes once a week 
 
Light, humidity
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 5:20 PM by Vickie Coplin
Today is special 
 
Orchids what a simple gift 
 
My beautiful friend
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 5:57 PM by Sherri
Simply beautiful 
 
Your beauty is glorious 
 
It's just that simple
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 6:05 PM by S. Pettit
So simple your care 
 
 
With rewards beyond beauty 
 
 
Delicate and fair
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 6:22 PM by Laura Smith
ice and an orchid 
 
 
 
fun and simple to care for 
 
 
 
now appreciate!
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 6:31 PM by Carol T.
Orchid shine your Beauty 
 
All your blooms 
 
Just 3 little Ice cubes to Survive
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 7:15 PM by Margaret
Three ice cubes a day 
 
Simple in every way 
 
Now more time to play
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 7:27 PM by Michael Landau
Just Add Ice Orchids 
 
Elegant and beautiful 
 
Yet simple to grow
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 8:29 PM by Linda
Simply beautiful.... 
 
Delicate blossoms on spikes.... 
 
My sweet orchid plants!!
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 8:40 PM by Marilyn N. Balash
three ice cube is all they need. thy are beautiful to me.
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 8:54 PM by Marie
Simple was my life 
 
Till ice orchids came along 
 
Now I MUST have one
Posted @ Monday, July 11, 2011 9:25 PM by Faye
simple beauty yes 
 
It's simple and plain to see 
 
an orchids beauty
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:32 AM by Dona
simple calming peace 
 
given by enjoying an  
 
ice orchids beauty
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:34 AM by Dona
Simple, tall, dainty, 
 
yet Just add ice orchids show  
 
visions of pure strength
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:58 AM by Dona
My simple flower 
 
So easy to care for you 
 
My lovely orchid
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 8:11 AM by Sher
Sepal and petal 
 
Magnificently simple 
 
Flawless perfection.
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:23 AM by Nysheika
Beautiful orchids! Growing is simple as pie!! Just add three ice cubes!!
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:25 AM by Judy
It is so simple 
 
Just add ice to my orchid 
 
And enjoy the sight
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:59 AM by Lucinda Leonard
I have my friends fooled 
 
They think I have a green thumb 
 
If only they knew
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:17 AM by Brandi Short
one, two, three ice cubes 
 
that's all the water you need 
 
nothing more to it
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 11:22 AM by Krystal
Your Simple Beauty 
Makes Me So Happy Today 
Tomorrow Flowers? 
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 12:03 PM by Toby Smith
You are so complex 
 
Yet your care is so simple 
 
Great combination
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 12:22 PM by Brandi Short
Simple to care for, 
 
lovely, long lasting flowers. 
 
Orchids I love them.
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:32 PM by Cindy Godbout
So simple and clean 
Blooming into life with joy 
You have such beauty.
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:51 PM by Jamy Moreno
As the morning breaks 
 
I open my eyes to see  
 
One simple pink bud
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:28 PM by Sher
Beautiful orchid 
 
There is no flower like you 
 
Simply beautiful
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:32 PM by S. Pettit
Today is her day 
 
I bought my mom an orchid 
 
She simply loves it
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:37 PM by Sherri
So simple so sweet 
 
Nature has so much to give  
 
I love the orchids
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:48 PM by Sher
Sad I let her down 
Never will I forget my 
Smallest, fragile friend
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:49 PM by Renee Watson
Never tired to see 
 
Such beauty you give to me 
 
So many colors 
 
To enjoy throughout the year
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 3:31 PM by Linda
Orchids float on air 
 
Like a butterfly in flight 
 
Colorful and quiet
Posted @ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 4:11 PM by Margaret
Beautiful Orchids 
Blossoms always bountiful 
It's a simple thing
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:20 AM by Pam H.
Lovely flowers Bloom 
 
Long graceful stems supporting 
 
Beauty from ice cubes
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:55 PM by Marie
My Simple Haiku :) 
 
Bright in its color 
It is simple in its form 
The ice brings it life 
 
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:57 PM by Alexis Martinez
Gorgeous buds and bloom 
 
Give so much beauty and joy 
 
Simple care for you
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:55 PM by Joanna
Today I bought you 
 
Placed you on my window shelf 
 
I simply love you!
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:07 PM by Philip
Phalaenopsis 
 
Just three simple cubes I need 
 
To grow beautiful!
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:01 PM by Donna Rayburn
I add only ice 
Then you encompass beauty. 
It is so simple.
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:29 PM by Jamy Moreno
One simple photo 
 
All that was needed to take 
 
Beautiful orchid
Posted @ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:54 PM by Sher
Baby stem of green 
 
 
 
Reaching for the morning sun 
 
 
 
This grandmother beams
Posted @ Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:38 AM by Kit White
How I love my plants 
 
None are as simple as you 
 
Oh lovely orchids!
Posted @ Friday, July 15, 2011 6:36 AM by J.R.
Beauty come from with in, the blossoms tried and true. 
I love my Orchids, they lift my spirit, yes they do!~
Posted @ Friday, July 15, 2011 9:46 AM by
Simple... 
 
How can one small plant 
 
bring such joy and happiness? 
 
Why it's quite simple!
Posted @ Friday, July 15, 2011 11:50 AM by Sara McCoy
Rising high above 
 
Crimson beauties fill my eyes 
 
Like a setting sun
Posted @ Friday, July 15, 2011 8:59 PM by Angelo Crouse
Parched little flowers 
 
I shall feed you with more ice 
 
So simple, it's nice
Posted @ Friday, July 15, 2011 9:02 PM by Angelo Crouse
I wait for the bud, 
 
A shiny leaf sprouts forth, 
 
Silky glory reigns.
Posted @ Monday, July 18, 2011 1:27 PM by Mary Ann Coleman
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