From Albuquerque to Zululand, orchid shows fill every corner of the globe. Many are perfectly timed for Mother’s Day. Among this month’s great events, London’s Chelsea Flower Show is the most famous flower show in the world, and showcases plenty of orchids. The San Jose Orchid Expo pairs floral beauty with wine tasting. Canada’s Bruce […]
Daily Kos offers a tropical respite from a chilly New York spring. Skilled photographer Eddie C shares his visual obsession with an overview of the New York Botanical Garden’s orchid show. At the outset, he declares “For me the Orchid Show in the New York Botanical Garden is like Christmas is to a child.” Hunting […]
No April Fools — the whole world loves orchids, and this month’s massive show list proves it. Big cities like London, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, Chicago, Budapest, and Brisbane always put on remarkable events. Shows in small town and remote corners of the world are reliably full of orchid delights, too. April 5 – 6 Garden […]
Bay Area orchid lovers and other gardeners can all enjoy the upcoming San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. Running from Wednesday, March 20th to Sunday, March 24th, the event is one of the largest of its kind in the world. This year, several orchid exhibitors and vendors will ensure that orchids are well represented among the […]
Orchids have become so commonplace that it’s easy to forget what an unusual plant family they are. With Phals, Oncidiums, and Cymbidiums at every supermarket, what was once strange and bizarre has become familiar. The orchid family, however, is full of surprises. Less common orchid species, like these on display at the Pacific Orchid Expo, […]
I’m still sorting through our photos from the recent Pacific Orchid Expo, and I’ve found some more great shots from Dave’s camera. Enjoy these gems. Whether it’s the latest hybrid innovation or a stunningly grown species, it’s easy to see how the Pacific Orchid Expo can fill up the memory card of your camera. For […]
Starting today, March 2nd, and running until April 22nd, the New York Botanical Garden offers the best of the vast, exotic orchid family. With more than 3000 orchids on display, visitors can enjoy a slice of tropical rainforest in the Bronx. Curator Marc Hachadourian explains how the lush spectacle will change over the weeks: “As […]
March brings orchid shows to every corner of the globe. These events offer chances to see incredible flowers, take photos, connect with local orchid societies, and add to your collection. March 1 – 3 Tampa Bay Orchid Society Show & Sale, Egypt Shrine Center, 4050 Dana Shores Dr., Tampa, Florida March 1 – 3 Orchid […]
This year’s Pacific Orchid Expo highlighted the merging of cultures with an “East Meets West” theme. Golden lion statues fronted the large pavilion, and guarded 150,000 orchid treasures inside. Coinciding with San Francisco’s famous Chinese New Year Parade, and the end of festivities for the Lunar New Year, it felt like these orchids were part […]
There’s still one more day to catch the Pacific Orchid Expo here in San Francisco. This spectacular event runs through Sunday, February 24, and features 150,000 orchids at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. Below, you’ll find just a small taste of the marvels at the country’s largest orchid show. They might make you change your Sunday […]
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