AboutOrchids

Orchids are global. This month is packed with events on six continents. From Helsinki to Lima, and all over Australia, orchid lovers are gathering. There’s even a show on the tiny island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, which played a big part in the history of vanilla. Take advantage of any events near you. […]

Welcome to autumn. Enjoy these recent blooms from our garden in honor of today’s equinox. These flowers may already be familiar to regular readers. I’ll include links for these orchids at the end of the post. This has definitely been the least foggy summer that I remember after many decades in the SF Bay Area. […]

Scaphosepalums aren’t very popular orchids. Having small flowers and long names doesn’t help. That’s a shame, because they’re beautiful and fascinating. Some have blooms which look like mustaches. Some resemble birds in flight, and some look like they have fangs. They can flower sequentially on the same spike, so happy plants may continue blooming for years. […]

Australians love orchids, and September proves it, with well over 60 shows this month. It’s busy on five other continents, too. Be sure to take advantage of any events near you. September 3 – 5 Five Dock RSL Orchid Society Show, MarketPlace Leichhardt, 122-138 Flood St., Leichardt, NSW, Australia September 3 – 5 Nambucca Valley […]