A blooming Ghost Orchid is a very rare sight, so imagine my surprise when I spotted this beautiful specimen in an ice rink. Made famous with the bestselling book The Orchid Thief and the movie Adaptation, Ghost Orchids are rare in the wild, tough to grow, and uncommon in cultivation. It’s the holy grail for […]
Orchid shows take place in every corner of the globe this month, so it’s a great time to grab an orchid fix. Many are perfectly timed on the second weekend of May for Mother’s Day. The schedule will slow down next month, since summer heat complicates orchid logistics in the Northern Hemisphere. You can buy […]
With shows on every continent this month, it’s a great time to check one out. You’ll see lots of gorgeous flowers and meet local experts, growers, and vendors. You’ll bring home memories, photos, or plants, or maybe all three. April 2 – 3 Charlottesville Orchid Society Show, Fashion Square Mall, Rt. 29 North, Charlottesville, Virginia […]
There were so many remarkable orchids at this year’s Pacific Orchid Expo that it would be impossible to fit them into just one post. For example, these first two photos show stunning Phal hybrids. The third photo shows a smaller Phal species that’s native to the Philippines. It may be less showy, but it’s important […]
On cue for spring, orchid shows all over the world invite you to see amazing orchids, and meet local growers and vendors. This month, major shows are taking place in Taiwan, London, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Montreal, Chicago, Sao Paulo, and Sydney. March 5 – 7 Victoria Orchid Society Show, Univ. of Victoria, Student Union […]
If you saw me at Pacific Orchid Expo 2010, it’s likely I looked like a kid in a candy store. Eyes wide, I’m at the mercy of the sights and scents as I jump from one orchid treat to the next. Fortunately, unlike candy, photos have no calories. Whether it’s new hybrid colors on a […]
These 3 pictures from last year’s show should be enough to convince you to come to this year’s Pacific Orchid Expo. If you need more convincing, or just want to see more pictures, check out this link to a local news story about the show. Held at Fort Mason, the San Francisco Orchid Society’s annual […]
This month brings major orchid shows in Tokyo, Miami, and here in San Francisco. There are also big flower shows in Philadelphia and Atlanta. And there are plenty of shows on Valentine’s weekend so your sweetheart can have fresh orchid blooms. February 3 – 7 Asociacion Guatemalateca de Orquideologia Show, Cerveceria Centroamericana Salon, Jose Arzu […]
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 […]
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