September is a busy month for orchid shows around the world. Along with active schedules in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa, there are also shows far to the north in Sweden, Norway, and Lithuania. September 1 – 2 Manning River Orchid Society Show, Uniting Church Hall Complex, Albert St., Taree, NSW, Australia September […]
Orchid shows, auctions, and conferences abound this month. From Canada to Brazil, from Australia to Sweden, these events provide opportunities to enjoy beautiful flowers, talk to orchid experts, take photos, and buy plants for your collection. August 1 – 4 Native Orchid Conference, Cochise College Benson Center, Benson, Arizona August 3 – 7 Exposición Orquídeas, […]
The Southern Hemisphere is busy with shows this month in Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. Big events also happen in the USA, UK, and Singapore, including Orchids in the Park in San Francisco, the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show near London, and the Singapore Garden Festival. July 1 – 3 Exposição Nacional de Orquídeas de […]
The summer solstice brings the longest days and shortest nights of the year. Humans, like plants, love that extra sunshine. To help celebrate today’s solstice, here are more photos from Dave’s recent visit to the Montreal Botanical Garden. I’ve already devoted two posts to the garden, and there’s still more to see. No orchids in […]
It was easy to find more great photos from Dave’s trip to the Montreal Botanical Garden. These pictures come from the Orchids and Aroids Greenhouse and the Tropical Rainforest Greenhouse. They include more orchids and lots of bromeliads. The Tropical Rainforest Greenhouse features realistic depictions of how air plants, like orchids, grow attached to trees […]
The show schedule slows down in the Northern Hemisphere this month, but there are still plenty of events to be found. They are all great opportunities to see amazing flowers, talk to experts, take photos, and find new orchids for your own collection. June 3 – 4 Exposição Nacional de Orquídeas de Porto Feliz, Shopping […]
Even if it seems that Dave is on a whirlwind tour of the planet’s botanical gardens, that’s not really the case. He’s just traveling a lot for work, and he’s taking advantage of chances to sightsee. Last week, after a conference in Canada, he was able to enjoy one of the most impressive gardens in […]
The universal appeal of orchids is obvious with so many shows around the world. Many are perfectly timed for Mother’s Day presents and celebrations. Take advantage of any shows nearby to immerse yourself in incredible flowers. May 1 Fenland Orchid Society Show, Terrington St. Clement Village Hall, Churchgate Way. Terrington St. Clement, Norfolk, UK May […]
Dave’s work travels gave him another opportunity to find orchids in Switzerland. He really hit the jackpot a couple weeks ago at the Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich. The garden houses 9000 plant species over 13 acres (5.3 hectares,) with orchids featured in three tropical greenhouses. In addition, there are Mediterranean, alpine, native […]
April is a very busy month for orchid shows around the planet. All are great opportunities to see wondrous flowers, take photos, talk to orchid experts, and buy plants for yourself. April 1 – 2 RHS London Orchid Show, RHS Lindley Hall & RHS Lawrence Hall, London, UK April 1 – 3 Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid […]
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