There’s much more to Kauai’s wondrous McBryde Garden than its orchids. Here are some more photos from our recent visit, starting with Dave’s incredible picture of two rare Hawaiian Moorhens looking for lunch in a stream. We were told that they are normally very shy birds, but these two didn’t seem to mind us snapping […]
March is a busy month for orchid shows around the planet. They are all great opportunities to see stunning flowers, take pictures, talk to orchid experts, and buy plants. Don’t miss these worthwhile events. March 3 – 5 Martin County Orchid Society Show, Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, Florida March 3 – […]
The Pacific Orchid and Garden Exposition was a great success this past weekend. After many years at Fort Mason, the event returned to its old home in Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers. Even as visitors managed tougher parking and big crowds, it was still obvious that the flowers were just as magical as previous […]
McBryde Garden on the island of Kauai is one of Hawaii’s extraordinary places. Set in a verdant valley, it’s part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, with a mission of conservation and research, especially for Hawaii’s endangered native flora. Dave and I were lucky enough to visit recently and enjoy its amazing sights. The garden […]
Some of these winter orchid exhibits extend into spring. Check the previous listings of ongoing botanical garden events here and here. February 12 – March 12 In the UK, explore Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s celebration of Indian orchids. Wednesday lunchtime guided tours and other special events enhance the displays. February 18 – April 9 The […]
Botanical Gardens are always worth a visit, especially as warm, tropical oases amid the winter cold. Check out these orchid exhibits and more in the previous listing. February 3 – March 19 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates Victorian botanicals. Antique orchid illustrations accompany living orchid and tropical plant displays in Belmont, North Carolina. February 4 […]
From Verona, Italy to Venice, Florida, orchid shows abound. Two of the biggest yearly shows happen this month. In Tokyo, the Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival is the largest in the world. In San Francisco, the Pacific Orchid & Garden Exposition is the largest in the USA. February 1 – 27 Exposition du Mille […]
Looking for a winter escape? Don’t miss these long-term exhibits featuring beautiful flowers inside warm glasshouses. January 6 – February 20 Find a floral wonderland at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Orchid Showcase. Enjoy hundreds of blooms in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion. January 7 – March 5 Take an opulent garden stroll through the 1920’s at […]
With a chilly rain here on the California coast, and more storms in the forecast, these orchids are perfect for inspiring warm thoughts. Enjoy a few more photos from our visit to Vallarta Botanical Gardens in Mexico last winter. With blooms in every hue, rich perfumes, and amazing flower shapes, these orchids are embodiments of […]
Begin the new year with orchids! From Tokyo to Miami, from Portugal to Minnesota, orchid shows let you enjoy stunning flowers in any language. January 5 – 9 World Orchid Show, Bunka Kaikan Culture Center, 2nd floor, Sunshine City, Higashi-Ikebukuro 3-1-4, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan January 7 Bewertungssitzung Hannover, Herrenhäuser Gärten, Herrenhäuser Str. 4, Hanover, Germany […]
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