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More from Pacific Orchid Expo 2014

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

I’m still sorting through photos from the recent Pacific Orchid Expo, and I wanted to share some more great pictures. It’s easy to see that these aren’t your everyday orchids. With the magic of Dave’s photography, the incredible diversity of the orchid family shines through. Among the vast world of orchids, Dave and I find […]

March Orchid Shows

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Orchid shows welcome spring this month. Santa Barbara, San Diego, Philadelphia, Montreal, Miami, Vancouver, and Taiwan offer large events. Big or small, orchid shows are great ways to greet the season. March 1 Mt. Baker Orchid Society Show & Sale, Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Rd., Mount Vernon, Washington March 1 – 2 Golden […]

Pacific Orchid Expo 2014

Monday, February 24th, 2014

If you didn’t make it to last weekend’s Pacific Orchid Expo in San Francisco, you missed an incredible show. This year’s displays featured thousands of varieties of extraordinary flowers. With so many photographic treats in every direction, it was tough to know which way to turn. Brilliant colors and rich fragrances beckoned from dozens of […]

Pacific Orchid Expo Opens

Thursday, February 20th, 2014

The San Francisco Orchid Society invites you to Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, starting with tonight’s opening gala. The show continues through Sunday. It’s the largest show in the country, with 150,000 orchids on display or on sale. Tickets are available online or at the door. Sometimes I hear a question like “Why go to an […]

More 2014 Winter Orchid Exhibits

Monday, February 10th, 2014

It’s no wonder that so many botanical gardens feature orchid displays over winter. These exhibits offer the warmth and beauty of a tropical vacation. And don’t forget the displays listed previously in this earlier post and this one, too. February 13 – March 10 Explore “Mille et une Orchidees”, where a thousand and one orchids […]

February Orchid Shows

Friday, January 31st, 2014

February’s orchid shows are well timed, both for Valentine’s Day and for gardeners eagerly awaiting spring. Two of the world’s largest shows occur this month, one in Tokyo and the other here in San Francisco. Big or small, these shows all offer great chances to enjoy incredible flowers, meet local experts, and find orchids for […]

More Winter Orchid Exhibits

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

In addition to my earlier list, these botanical gardens also host winter orchid exhibits. All of them are great destinations for a cold winter day or a special valentine. February 1 – March 9 Escape from winter at the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Orchid Mania 2014. Along with stunning flowers, the event includes an interior design […]

Winter Orchid Exhibits

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

Orchid exhibits offer great tropical respites from winter. These events last for weeks, rather than just a weekend, so there’s no excuse to miss them. January 8 – February 24 In the mile-high city, Denver Botanic Gardens creates an Orchid Showcase. Escape from the cold with hundreds of orchids adorning the Orangery. Free orchid repotting […]

January Orchid Shows

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

Celebrate the new year with orchids! It’s no surprise to find January orchid events in Florida and California, but you might not expect to find shows in Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota during the depths of winter. No matter where they are, orchids are a beautiful addition to 2014. January 7 Hinckley & District Orchid Society […]

December Orchid Events

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

It’s the slowest month for orchid shows, but December still offers exciting events around the world. In addition, many orchid societies have holiday auctions and celebrations, so check with your local group for more prospects. December 2 – 6 International Congress on Orchid Conservation, Hotel Mercure Creolia, Saint-Denis, Reunion December 6 – 7 Orchid & […]