Archive for the 'Events' Category

September Orchid Shows

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

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 […]

And More Photos from Orchids in the Park

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Are they birds, planes, or alien spaceships? No, they’re just more photos from last month’s Orchids in the Park show in San Francisco. They include a few which are bizarre or otherworldly, and others which just don’t look like flowers. With fantastic shapes and brilliant colors, some seem to stretch the boundaries of what flowers […]

August Orchid Shows

Monday, August 1st, 2016

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, […]

Orchids in the Park 2016

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Orchids in the Park always bring incredible orchids to Golden Gate Park. This past weekend’s event featured both modern hybrids and spectacular, unusual species. Enjoy the photos from this dazzling show. If this blog sometimes sound like a broken record about the endless diversity of the orchid family, these photos illustrate why. Even veteran orchid […]

Don’t Miss Orchids in the Park This Weekend

Thursday, July 21st, 2016

Don’t miss Orchids in the Park this weekend! San Francisco’s annual summer orchid show takes place in the County Fair Building at 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, near the entrance to Strybing Arboretum. These photos from recent years hint at the botanical wonders to expect at this weekend’s event. Besides orchid displays, there will also […]

July Orchid Shows

Thursday, June 30th, 2016

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 […]

June Orchid Shows

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

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 […]

May Orchid Shows

Saturday, April 30th, 2016

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 […]

Orchid Conservation Alliance Tours

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

Would you like to have an orchid adventure in southern France? How about southwestern China? Check out these expertly guided trips from the Orchid Conservation Alliance. I’ve blogged before about their great work to preserve orchids. The trip to France is coming up first, from April 22 – May 1. Orchid lovers will enjoy wine, […]

April Orchid Shows

Friday, April 1st, 2016

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 […]