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Still More Winter Orchid Exhibits

Saturday, February 7th, 2015

These botanical gardens present extended orchid exhibits to counter the winter cold. Find more winter orchid exhibits listed here and here. February 7 – March 16 Cure your winter blues with an Orchid Escape at the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville, Indiana. Orchids adorn a tropical rainforest in the Amazonia section of […]

February Orchid Shows

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

February is a busy month for orchid shows, and that’s great for valentine celebrations. Among the highlights, two of the largest orchid shows in the world take place this month. The biggest happens in Tokyo, while San Francisco hosts North America’s largest show. Big or small, don’t miss these fantastic events! February 5 – 8 […]

More Winter Orchid Exhibits

Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

Botanical gardens in the USA and UK are hosting orchid exhibits. These seasonal events are great for a cold, gray day or a special valentine. Check this earlier post for more orchid exhibits. January 24 – April 26 In Washington DC, the Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden present Orchids: Interlocking Science and […]

Winter Orchid Exhibits

Friday, January 16th, 2015

Many botanical gardens offer extended orchid exhibits over winter. Be sure to take advantage of these great escapes from the cold. January 9 – February 23 The Denver Botanic Gardens presents its Orchid Showcase. Hundreds of orchids adorn the garden’s fragrant citrus trees. Visitors can enter the garden’s photo contest to win an orchid. January […]

January Orchid Shows

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

The new year brings orchid shows to every corner of the world. Especially in cold winter areas, like Massachusetts, Minnesota, and the UK, orchid shows offer a great tropical respite from the season’s chill. January 3 – 4 Sarasota Orchid Society Show & Sale, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida January 7 […]

December Orchid Events

Sunday, November 30th, 2014

December may be the slowest month for shows, but you can still find orchid events around the world. Many groups have holiday orchid auctions, so check with your local orchid society for info. December 5 – 6 Orchid and Exotic Plant Fair, Stephward Estate, 17 Peter Rd., Uvongo, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa December 5 – […]

November Orchid Shows

Friday, October 31st, 2014

Orchid shows abound in every corner of the planet. All of these events offer great opportunities to enjoy wonderful blooms, take pictures, talk to experts, and buy plants for your orchid collection. November 1 Orchid Society of Great Britain Autumn Show, Wraysbury Village Hall, The Green, Wraysbury, Staines, UK November 1 Jamaica Orchid Society Meeting […]

October Orchid Shows

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

From Fresno to Florida, and Prague to Tasmania, these shows demonstrate orchids’ global appeal. The world’s largest, most diverse flower family awaits visitors at every event. October 1 – 13 Central California Orchid Society Show, Big Fresno Fair, Floriculture Building, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, California October 2 – 4 Maitland & Coalfields District Orchid […]

September Orchid Shows

Monday, September 1st, 2014

It might have been easier to list towns in Australia which don’t have orchid shows this month. In between the Aussies, there are plenty from the USA, UK, New Zealand, and Brazil. Even Sweden, Lithuania, and Costa Rica get in on the action. South Africa hosts three events this month, including one of the biggest […]

Johannesburg Proud to Host Orchid Olympics

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

South Africa will host the 21st World Orchid Conference (WOC21) next month. Also known as the Orchid Olympics, WOC21 runs from September 10th – 14th in Johannesburg’s Sandton Conference Centre. The event is held every three years, with the last one in Singapore in 2011. It’s one of the biggest flower shows in the world, […]