Prepare to be amazed at the upcoming 61st Pacific Orchid Expo. The country’s largest orchid show debuts Thursday evening with a preview gala, and is open to all from Friday through Sunday. Fitting for San Francisco, with historically strong ties to Asia, this year’s theme is “East meets West.” Below I’ve posted a few photos […]
Kew Gardens celebrates four weeks of Orchids. Running February 9 – March 3, the world’s preeminent botanical garden showcases “a sea of exotic orchids” in the Princess of Wales Conservatory near London. Kew’s extensive orchid collections fill the festival with lush, tropical beauty. Besides offering a great escape from dreary winter weather, the event provides a […]
February brings dozens of orchid shows all over the planet, including major shows in Toronto, Tokyo, Okinawa, and here in San Francisco. Many events are perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. All offer a chance to connect with local orchid societies, growers, and vendors. February 1 – 3 Orchidees en Lumiere Exposition, Salle des Fetes, Rue […]
One surefire way to cure winter’s cold is to stroll through a tropical rainforest. Warm up at a winter orchid exhibit in the list below or this earlier post. January 26 – April 21 At the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, the venerable Smithsonian features “Orchids of Latin America.” The exhibit looks […]
Tired of snow? Eager to see colors besides gray and brown? Orchids abound in winter exhibits at these botanical gardens around the USA. All offer a chance for an easy tropical getaway. January 9 – February 24 Denver Botanic Gardens displays over a thousand blooms in its Orchid Showcase. This year’s exhibit will take place […]
Orchid shows welcome the new year with the best of the orchid world. Many shows are in tropical and subtropical areas with conducive climates, but lots of northern locales offer these events as respites from winter. Orchids bring some tropical warmth to Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, the UK, France, and Germany. January 5 North […]
December is always the slowest month for orchid shows, but their universal appeal guarantees that the calendar is never empty. Many orchid societies sponsor holiday events, so check with local organizations to find sales, auctions, and workshops near you. December 4 – 9 Orchid Society Show at Taiping Lake Garden Carnival, Taiping Lake Garden, Taiping, […]
Most orchid shows are put together by local orchid societies, which are great resources. Take advantage of these events to connect with your local society, enjoy fantastic flowers, and find plants to add to your collection. November 1 – 4 La Magie des Orchidees, Chateau de Vascoeuil, Rue Jules Michelet, Vascoeuil, France November 2 – […]
From Honolulu to Montreal, San Diego to Sao Paulo, and Barcelona to Cape Town, orchid shows span every corner of the globe. They all offer great chances to enjoy incredible flowers, take photos, talk to local growers, and find new orchids for your own collection. October 1 – 14 Central California Orchid Society Show, Central […]
As the largest and most diverse flower family, orchids abound with strange shapes, exotic designs, and brilliant colors. This month’s Orchids in the Park offered plenty of floral magic. The photos start with a large Lycaste bloom, a captivating Odont species, and an elegant fan of Cirrhopetalum flowers. Next, the twisted petals of this Maxillaria […]
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