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Combat the winter blahs with a quick tropical getaway to an orchid show. You’ll enjoy beautiful and exotic flowers, meet local growers and experts, and be able to take home blooms that can last for months. As if you needed another reason to visit magnificent Longwood Gardens near Philly, their upcoming Orchid Extravaganza lasts through […]

There aren’t many orchid shows in December, so for those of you who need another orchid fix, I’ve listed some classes and special events happening at the American Orchid Society in Delray Beach, Florida. The wonderful AOS Botanical Garden remains open to visitors despite the financial difficulties of these times, and it’s worth a visit […]

If you’re looking for some tropical beauty this month, I’d suggest heading to an orchid show. All over the globe, these shows are great opportunities to dive into orchids. If you’ve never been before, I can guarantee that you’ll see flowers with colors and shapes beyond your imagination. November 5 – 8 Club Peruano de […]

Orchid Conservation International (OCI) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes preservation of rare and endangered orchids and their habitats. Orchids have not had a central conservation organization like many endangered animal groups have. OCI was established in the UK to provide a base for worldwide orchid conservation activities. These efforts include public education about […]

This month there are dozens of orchid shows throughout the world, in cities from Honolulu to Montreal to Lima. There are also large shows in Washington, Dallas, San Diego, and all over Florida. October 1 – 4 Maui Orchid Society Show, Maui County Fairgrounds, 211 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii October 2 – 4 San […]

Flower Power is the story of an orchid skeptic. In the article published in a New Zealand paper, the writer ventures from disinterest in orchids to finally falling under their spell. On the way, he wonders if orchids are a form of higher intelligence, worries about their possible sinister intentions, and marvels at their evolutionary […]

This is just a partial list of orchid shows happening all over the world this month. They’re great opportunities to see lots of amazing flowers, meet other orchid enthusiasts, and talk to experts. Did I mention you can buy beautiful orchids for your own collection, too? September 3 – 5 Tygerberg Orchid Group Spring Show, […]

Dozens of orchid shows are happening all around the globe this month, from Florida and Hawaii to Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne’s Orchid Spectacular is one of Australia’s biggest shows. Take advantage of these amazing opportunities if you can.  August 1 – 2 Gosford & District Orchid Society Orchid Spectacular, Wyong Racecourse, Howarth St., Wyong, […]

From Chattanooga to Honolulu to Warrawong, orchid shows are a fun way to see beautiful tropical blooms, meet local orchid experts, and otherwise feed any orchid addiction. Don’t miss these great events taking place all over the globe. July 3 – 4 Alfred County Orchid Society Show, Margate Methodist Church Hall, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa […]

It’s not too late to register for the Native Orchid Conference, held June 12 – 16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Run by an organization of the same name, the Native Orchid Conference highlights orchids from the USA and Canada. There are over 200 species of orchids native to North America, from California to Newfoundland, from […]