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When I think of Santa Barbara, I think of Cymbidiums. Recently Dave traveled there for work, and he found plenty to photograph at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate (SBOE). With 5 acres (2 hectares) of gardens in a mild coastal climate, it’s no surprise that Cymbidiums thrive there.

But Cymbidiums are only part of the story. Since 1957, SBOE has offered a wide range of orchids for sale, including many of their own hybrid creations. Their emphasis is on temperature-tolerant orchids which can grow outdoors in much of the country. Besides Cymbidiums, SBOE has many tropical varieties with electric colors, like the Dendrobium and Vandas below.

SBOE’s decades of orchid expertise shines through in these photos. Visitors are always welcome to enjoy the estate, browse their huge collections of hybrids and species, and ask orchid care questions. Their gardens also includes palms, aloes, succulents, and many rare plants. Can’t get to Santa Barbara? They’ll ship orchids around the country.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 1:28 pm and is filed under Buying Tips, Misc, Photos.

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