The Pacific Orchid and Garden Expo reliably highlights the best of the orchid world. Blooms abound, from the latest hybrids to obscure species. Dave and I are so busy with our cameras, but we are often stopped in our tracks by the stunning displays. Individual flowers and artful arrangements compete for attention from every direction. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The San Francisco Orchid Society’s big yearly show has a new name and a new location for 2017. The Pacific Orchid and Garden Exposition (formerly the Pacific Orchid Exposition) happens Friday, February 24th – Sunday, February 26th. This year’s event is moving from Fort Mason to the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, near […]
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 […]
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 […]
The slowest month of the year for orchid shows still features events on three continents. Many orchid societies also have holiday sales and auctions this month, so check with your local group for more. December 1 – 4 Exposición Internacional de Orquídeas, Convento de Santo Domingo, Catedral de Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala December 3 Acadian […]
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