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Tired of snow? Eager to see colors besides gray and brown? Orchids abound in winter exhibits at these botanical gardens around the USA. All offer a chance for an easy tropical getaway.

January 9 – February 24
Denver Botanic Gardens displays over a thousand blooms in its Orchid Showcase. This year’s exhibit will take place in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion.

January 12 – February 24
In Pittsburgh, Phipp’s Conservatory pairs up “two of nature’s finest art forms” for the Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show. Phipp’s features orchid displays, orchid growing tips, and a special display of orchid lab equipment.

January 12 – April 7
Orchids! at Franklin Park Conservatory provides Columbus, Ohio with a winter escape. Lasting almost three months, the exhibition includes daily orchid presentations and educational programs in the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse.

January 19 – March 10
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina has something for everyone in this year’s Orchid Spectacular. The event includes Landscapes to Life by collage artist Arless Day, incorporating orchids as living art.

January 19 – March 24
An Orchid Extravaganza continues the long orchid tradition at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia. Enjoy thousands of orchids on display, and don’t miss the rare blue poppies in their March bloom, either.

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This entry was posted on Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 10:29 pm and is filed under Botanical Gardens, Events.

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