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Oakland Orchid Show, part 2

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Looking back over photos from the Oakland Orchid Show, I realized that one post didn’t do it justice. With so many beautiful blooms, Dave and I had more pictures to share. Just to start, here are rich colors from a Vanda, a Cattleya, and an Ascocenda. Remarkable colors are only part of the show. Large […]

Oakland Orchid Show

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Dave and I enjoyed some wonderful blooms and delicious scents in Oakland last weekend. The Orchid Society of California has been around since 1937, and they know how to put on a show. Just to start, here’s a brilliant orange Epidendrum, a fuzzy yellow Paph, and a sweet smelling Cattleya. Even though it’s nearby, just […]

November Orchid Shows

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Your orchid show travel agent here, and we’ve got a busy month ahead. Shows on 6 continents offer great opportunities to enjoy incredible flowers, meet local growers and experts, and add an orchid or two to your collection. Don’t forget your camera! November 3 Orchid Society of West Pasco Show, Buena Vista Manor Clubhouse, 5112 […]

October Orchid Shows

Friday, October 1st, 2010

This month, every corner of the planet has orchid shows.  Schedules are especially busy across North America, the UK, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Even if your wallet is thin, you can bring your camera, and take home all the orchids at the show. October 1 – 2 Whangarei Orchid Society Show, Forum North, […]

A Day in the Park

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Dave and I snapped some nice shots at last weekend’s “Orchids in the Park.” This annual exhibition and sale, courtesy of the San Francisco Orchid Society, is held at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The impressive blooms included a large yellow Paph, a harlequin Phal, and an unusual Dendrobium. Orchids in the […]

September Orchid Shows

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Dozens of orchid shows take place around the globe this month. They all provide great opportunities to see and smell amazing flowers, talk to orchid experts, check out vendors, and meet local growers. Warning: you may get hooked on orchids (if you’re not already.) September 1 – 4 Cumberland Orchid Circle, Caroline Chisholm Dr., Winston […]

Orchids from the Tropics to the North Atlantic

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

If you’re like me and missed the recent Bangkok Royal Orchid Paradise Show, you can still enjoy page 1 and page 2 of great photos (both pages have lots of pictures, so they may be slow to load.) The show photos were generously shared by the photographer in an online orchid forum, and it looks […]

August Orchid Shows

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Orchid shows are great ways to enjoy lots of flowers, talk to orchid vendors and experts, and meet local growers. Shows span the globe this month, taking place from Hilo to Houston, from Australia to the UK, and from Brazil to the Philippines. Attend one if you can. August 1 Coalition of Orchid Species Symposium […]

July Orchid Shows

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere brings lots of orchid shows in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Orchid lovers in the USA and UK may need to look a little harder, but can still find some summer shows to scratch that orchid itch. July 1 – 3 Alfred County Winter Orchid Show, Margate Methodist Church […]

June Orchid Shows

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Orchid shows wind down in the Northern Hemisphere, as summer heat complicates orchid logistics. The Native Orchid Conference in Edmonton, Canada is a notable exception. Starting June 12th, the conference includes perfectly timed field-trips to see North American native orchids at peak blooming times. Meanwhile, as winter begins Down Under, Australian orchid lovers can find […]