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 […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
From Seattle to Sao Paulo to Auckland, orchid shows abound in November. Visit any of these events to enjoy some orchid inspiration. November 1 – 2 Nambour Orchid Society Species Show & Trade Fair, Uniting Church Hall, Coronation Ave., Nambour, Queensland, Australia November 1 – 3 Santa Cruz Orchid Society Show & Sale, Soquel High […]
Dave took so many great photos at this year’s Orchids in the Park that it was easy to find enough for another post. The first set includes a shapely Paph, a haunting Dracula, and an intriguing Vanda close-up. Once again, these photos highlight the incredible diversity of the orchid family. Each appeals to a specific bug or […]
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