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If you could swing a kangaroo by the tail in Australia this September, I’m pretty sure you’d hit an orchid show. Aussies certainly love their orchids, but for those of us far from Oz, there are plenty of other events around the world. Orchid shows also abound in North America, Europe, South America, South Africa, […]

Every month, as shows happen around the planet, the global appeal of orchids is obvious. Houston, Toronto, Rio de Janeiro, London, Brisbane, and Johannesburg are only a few of the locales with events in August. August 2 – 7 Orquideas, Pajaros y Flores, Orquideorama del Jardin Botanico de Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia August 3 – […]

Orchid lovers in North America have scant July pickings, with events happening only in Santa Barbara, Baton Rouge, and Oakland. In the Southern Hemisphere, however, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil have plenty of shows to offer. July 1 – 3 Exposicao Nacional de Orquideas, Centro de Convivencia do Idoso, Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil July […]

Thanks to my friend Blake for taking these great photos at last weekend’s New Orleans Orchid Society Show. The society’s 60th annual show was themed “The Mystery of Orchids.”  It featured over 20 exhibits, more than a dozen vendors, a raffle, and lots of gorgeous blooms. These samples from the show obviously enjoy the Big […]

Orchid events slow down with summer’s approach in the Northern Hemisphere, but orchid lovers in Australia have plenty to choose from. Shows offer great opportunities to see amazing flowers, talk with local experts, take photos, and buy orchids for your own collection. June 1 – 2 Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival, Park Visitor Centre, Chi-Sintib’dek Rd. […]

Canada’s Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival isn’t a show, but a wildlife tour. On June 1 & 2,, enjoy the chance to see Southern Ontario’s native orchids blooming in the wild. Festival events include hikes, workshops, and tours with orchid experts (many activities require reservations.) Since 44 of Canada’s 77 native orchid species grow in the […]

May brings lots of flowers as orchid events take place around the globe. Many happen in time to find great Mother’s Day gifts in the USA, Australia, and South Africa. May 3 – 5 North Star Orchid Circle Show, Burpengary Plaza, 177-183 Station Rd., Burpengary, Queensland, Australia May 4 New Mexico Orchid Guild Show, ABQ […]

An orchid photo contest at the Cleveland Botanical Garden has picked some real winners. The pictures highlight the sights of the garden’s winter exhibit “Orchid Mania: This Side of Paradise.” The annual contest is co-sponsored by The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, and this year saw almost 300 entries. Check out the winners’ gallery, or […]

April brings orchid shows in every hemisphere. Sydney, Budapest, Chicago, and Houston are hosting big events. The Toronto Artistic Orchid Society emphasizes traditional Chinese orchids, but grows many modern varieties, too. All are welcome to their show. April 1 North East of England Orchid Society Annual Show, Bowburn Community Centre, Bowburn, County Durham, UK April […]

The Philadelphia Flower Show is the largest indoor flower show in the country, and orchids are always a big part of the event. This year’s tropical theme, “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha,” showcases plenty of Phals, Cattleyas, Epidendrums, and Miltonias. The show is earning rave reviews in the local press and beyond. It’s even making a […]