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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re in London, there’s still one more day to catch the Chelsea Flower Show. It’s not an orchid show, but it is the most famous flower show in the world. Among the roses and royals, there are lots of orchids. In fact, the Royal Horticultural Society has proclaimed an “Orchid Bonanza” at this year’s […]
Along with a striking Ghost Orchid, there were some wonderful blooms at last weekend’s Orchid Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania Show in an Erie ice rink. Since I advise against mixing orchids with ice, you’ll be happy to know that the skating ice was covered, and the ice rink was room temperature. Orchids on display, like […]
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