Human and Nature (인간과 자연)

  

🌿 Summary

This article documents long-term observations of a slender-leaf orchid (Cymbidium goeringii) through changes in growth and variegation patterns. It focuses on careful observation, patience, and reflections on living closely with orchids.

 

 

 [난초(세엽) 뒷촉 노대, Apr. 2024]

 * 노대(老帶) 현상 : 춘란에서 오래된 촉의 잎이 수명을 다해 마르는

             정상적인 생리 현상입니다.

 

Summary

The Diyecho orchid belongs to the Cymbidium goeringii group and is characterized by flower-like leaf patterns that appear at specific stages of growth. This article records long-term cultivation, observing seasonal changes, repeated loss and recovery, and the variations that emerge over time as the orchid develops.

 

Summary

 

When street trees disappear due to pruning, removal, or construction, cities lose more than greenery.

This quiet absence reshapes urban atmosphere, emotional balance, and the fragile relationship between humans and nature.

 

 [가로수가 사라진 자리 (보행자 전용도로)]

  

Summary

 

This essay reflects on raising a chunran (Cymbidium goeringii) whose blooms did not meet expectations, yet revealed resilience and quiet growth over time. It explores patience, observation, environmental balance, and the subtle dialogue between human care and the orchid’s own growth process.

 

 [난초(춘란), 2015]

 

🌿 Summary

Street trees quietly accompany our daily routines, offering a sense of continuity through changing seasons.

Though often overlooked, these trees mark time, soften urban landscapes, and connect human life with natural rhythms.

By noticing subtle changes in their leaves, branches, and shadows, people can experience calmness, reflection, and a sense of belonging in everyday urban life.