February is a busy orchid month. Of course, I’m most excited about San Francisco’s Pacific Orchid Expo, but there’s plenty more on offer. The world’s largest orchid show takes place in Tokyo, and the 23rd World Orchid Conference happens in Taiwan, along with the Taiwan International Orchid Show. There are also long-term exhibits in New […]
Happy New Year! There are big shows in Tokyo and Miami this month, as well as extended exhibits in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Filoli Gardens in the SF Bay Area. Many events are designed to counter winter’s chill with lush, tropical beauty. January 5 – 7 Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society Show & Sale, Charles F. […]
Despite being the slowest month for orchid events, December has shows, classes, and festivals listed on four continents. Many orchid societies have holiday parties, so check with your local group for more festivities. December 1 – 3 Exposicion de Orquídeas / Muestra de Laelia dawsonii, Museo de las Orquídeas, Prolongación Zaragoza 450, Barrio Santo Domingo, […]
Shows, sales, classes, and conferences fill this month’s calendar. Don’t miss these great orchid events. November 1 – December 5 “Orchids for Everyone” 6-Class Master Series, webinars offered by AOS Education Committee & Pennsylvania Master Gardener’s Program; $10 USD per class, free to American Orchid Society members November 3 – 4 International Vanda & Slipper […]
Orchid events span six continents in October. Don’t miss these opportunities to enjoy incredible flowers, take photos, buy plants, meet other orchid lovers, or learn from experts. October 4 – 15 Central California Orchid Society Show at the Big Fresno Fair, Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, California October 5 – 6 Maitland & […]
From Tasmania to Queeensland, Australians are celebrating orchids this month. There are over 60 events listed below for Australia, and eight in New Zealand, too. North and South America, Europe, and Asia are in there, also, with big shows in Tokyo, Tampa, Bogotá, and Lisbon. September 1 – 2 Nambour Orchid Show, Uniting Church Hall, […]
Among August’s shows, auctions, walks, and talks, I’ve listed the first orchid event I’ve ever found in Alaska, Gardening with Native Alaskan Orchids. It’s a workshop offered at Pratt Museum & Park in the small town of Homer, and it sounds like an amazing opportunity to learn about very hardy orchids. August 2 – 7 […]
The San Francisco Orchid Society presents Orchids in the Park this Saturday and Sunday, July 29th-30th. The event happens at the SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue near Lincoln Way, in Golden Gate Park. In addition to amazing orchids, there will be great vendors, hands-on demos, expert growing advice, kids’ activities, and conservation info. […]
Australia and New Zealand host plenty of orchid shows this month, but there are also events above the equator. For example, Orchids in the Park is the smaller of San Francisco’s two annual shows, and well worth a visit to Golden Gate Park. July 1 – 2 Victorian Country Orchid Clubs Challenge, Kerang Basketball Stadium, […]
Summer brings a slower show schedule in the Northern Hemisphere, but there are still plenty of events to be found on six continents. Be sure to check out any of these shows, sales, festivals, auctions, and workshops near you. June 2 – 4 Long Island Orchid Festival, Conference Center, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, […]
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