Archive for the 'Events' Category

Pacific Orchid Expo

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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 […]

February Orchid Shows

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

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 […]

January Orchid Shows

Friday, January 1st, 2010

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 […]

December Orchid Shows

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

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 […]

November Orchid Shows

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

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

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

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 […]

October Orchid Shows

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

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

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

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 […]

September Orchid Shows

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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, […]

August Orchid Shows

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

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, […]