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More from the Pacific Orchid Expo

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

When it’s easy to find Phals, Oncidiums, and Epidendrums in any supermarket, it is possible to become jaded by orchids. Fortunately, the vast orchid family is always full of surprises, and these photos from Pacific Orchid Expo 2012 certainly prove my point. Whether it’s an eye-catching hybrid, an unusual species, or a fresh color combination, […]

March Orchid Shows

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

March is a busy month for orchid shows around the globe. Major events are happening in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Philadelphia, Montreal, London, Munich, Johannesburg, and Taiwan. March 1 – 4 Internationale Orchideen-Schau, 32105 Bad Salzuflen im Kurpark, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany March 2 – 3 Queensland International Orchid Fair, Pine Rivers PCYC, Baker St., Bray […]

Pacific Orchid Expo 2012

Monday, February 27th, 2012

The Pacific Orchid Expo, the largest orchid show in the USA, delighted thousands of visitors in San Francisco this past weekend. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, this year’s theme was “A Salute to the Golden Gate.” Dave and I enjoyed a sunny view of the world’s most famous bridge on […]

Even More Winter Orchid Exhibits

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

These and other winter orchid exhibits provide an instant reprieve from the season’s chill. February 11 – March 10 Orchid Escape at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden offers a tropical delight. In Evansville, Indiana, the zoo’s warm and humid Amazonia exhibit makes a comfortable orchid home. Admission is included with a regular zoo ticket. […]

Totally Tropical at Kew

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

From February 4 – March 4, the world’s most prestigious botanical gardens is putting on a “Tropical Extravaganza.” On the outskirts of London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has set up an exotic show. Among the 6500 tropical plants on display, there are over 2700 orchids. Floral arrangements represent the forces of nature: fire, earth, water, […]

February Orchid Shows

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Of the dozens of shows around the globe this month, I’m fortunate enough to live in the backyard of one of the largest, the Pacific Orchid Expo opening February 24th. Only Tokyo’s show opening February 18th is bigger. No matter the orchid count, all these shows offer magical blooms for your enjoyment. Many are perfectly […]

The Orchid Olympics

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Fitting enough for February’s “Obsession Issue” of Smithsonian magazine, there’s an engaging article about “The Orchid Olympics.” Last November’s World Orchid Conference in Singapore attracted over 300,000 visitors from 55 countries. Don’t miss the Smithsonian’s superb video tour of the event, highlighting the prize-winning Orchid Society of Papua New Guinea. Then check out the astonishing […]

More Winter Orchid Exhibits

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Along with these previously mentioned orchid exhibits, many gardens are offering special winter displays. January 12 – February 20 The Orchid Showcase at the Denver Botanic Gardens presents hundreds of orchids in their Orangery. In other areas of the garden, orchids bloom alongside indoor waterfalls. January 14 – April 8 Orchids! Vibrant Victoriana offers a […]

Winter Orchid Exhibits

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Botanical gardens offer great escapes from winter’s doldrums. Visit these special orchid displays and transport yourself to the tropics. January 14 – March 4 Phipps Conservatory Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show welcomes guests to stroll through their spectacular gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show highlights orchids like Phals and Paphs along with the Japanese art […]

January Orchid Shows

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Ring in the new year with orchids! Orchid shows around the globe offer bright bursts of colors and scents to celebrate all month. Your souvenirs may include tropical plants or a camera full of photos. January 3 Orchid Society of Coral Gables Judging Symposium, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami, Florida January […]