During our recent visit to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu, Dave and I took plenty of photos. Since my first post was almost all orchids, this post highlights Foster’s other natural wonders. Don’t worry — there are more orchids at the end. The crown jewels of Foster’s extensive collections are undoubtedly its exceptional trees, many […]
No April Fools — the whole world loves orchids, and this month’s massive show list proves it. Big cities like London, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, Chicago, Budapest, and Brisbane always put on remarkable events. Shows in small town and remote corners of the world are reliably full of orchid delights, too. April 5 – 6 Garden […]
Lots of people visit Oahu’s legendary North Shore to surf, but there’s more to Hawaii than its great beaches. The North Shore also has amazing sites like Waimea Valley and Waimea Falls. During a visit to Hawaii earlier this month, Dave and I walked along the trails to the waterfall and swimming hole at the […]
Starting today, March 2nd, and running until April 22nd, the New York Botanical Garden offers the best of the vast, exotic orchid family. With more than 3000 orchids on display, visitors can enjoy a slice of tropical rainforest in the Bronx. Curator Marc Hachadourian explains how the lush spectacle will change over the weeks: “As […]
March brings orchid shows to every corner of the globe. These events offer chances to see incredible flowers, take photos, connect with local orchid societies, and add to your collection. March 1 – 3 Tampa Bay Orchid Society Show & Sale, Egypt Shrine Center, 4050 Dana Shores Dr., Tampa, Florida March 1 – 3 Orchid […]
Kew Gardens celebrates four weeks of Orchids. Running February 9 – March 3, the world’s preeminent botanical garden showcases “a sea of exotic orchids” in the Princess of Wales Conservatory near London. Kew’s extensive orchid collections fill the festival with lush, tropical beauty. Besides offering a great escape from dreary winter weather, the event provides a […]
February brings dozens of orchid shows all over the planet, including major shows in Toronto, Tokyo, Okinawa, and here in San Francisco. Many events are perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. All offer a chance to connect with local orchid societies, growers, and vendors. February 1 – 3 Orchidees en Lumiere Exposition, Salle des Fetes, Rue […]
One surefire way to cure winter’s cold is to stroll through a tropical rainforest. Warm up at a winter orchid exhibit in the list below or this earlier post. January 26 – April 21 At the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, the venerable Smithsonian features “Orchids of Latin America.” The exhibit looks […]
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 […]
Most orchid shows are put together by local orchid societies, which are great resources. Take advantage of these events to connect with your local society, enjoy fantastic flowers, and find plants to add to your collection. November 1 – 4 La Magie des Orchidees, Chateau de Vascoeuil, Rue Jules Michelet, Vascoeuil, France November 2 – […]
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