Winter Orchid Exhibits
Orchid exhibits offer great tropical respites from winter. These events last for weeks, rather than just a weekend, so there’s no excuse to miss them.
January 8 – February 24
In the mile-high city, Denver Botanic Gardens creates an Orchid Showcase. Escape from the cold with hundreds of orchids adorning the Orangery. Free orchid repotting demos happen every weekend during the exhibit’s run.
January 11 – April 13
For over three months, Orchids! in Franklin Park Conservatory provide Columbus, Ohio with a break from winter. Warm up with orchid displays, talks, tours, and Q&A sessions.
January 18 – March 9
Phipp’s Conservatory in Pittsburgh invites all to its annual Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show. This respected institution is becoming a prominent center for Slipper Orchids, so expect lots of great Paphs.
January 25 – March 23
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina celebrates Art & Orchids. Colorful orchids and exotic plants compose living art pieces, and are complemented by the sculptures of a local artist.
January 25 – March 30
An Orchid Extravaganza fills a 4 acre (1.6 hectare) conservatory at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia. Thousands of orchids provide a winter escape. And don’t miss the garden’s rare blue poppies blooming in March!
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January 29th, 2014 at 6:00 am
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