NYBG Orchid Show 2020Flower Shows, Orchids

Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope – New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2020

Here’s a walking tour of this year’s orchid show at New York Botanical Garde . The installation was done by Jeff Leatham, a floral designer for the stars and creative director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. I absolutely love Four Seasons Hotels, by the way. He does a great job by creating a beautiful indoor garden with lovely colors and …

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Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2020events, Flower Shows, Gardens

Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2020

Every winter, the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens is transformed into a lush oasis of thousands of orchids. We had a chance to experience their Orchid Extravaganza last year, and returned again on opening day to escape the snow and be transported into a tropical oasis. This year Longwood Gardens showcases a beautiful representation of the new and exciting Phalaenopsis “big lip” breeding …

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Flower Shows

The 39th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show – February 20-23, 2020

The 39th annual “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” is coming Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2020 to the Connecticut Convention Center located at 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford. One of New England’s largest and most prestigious flower shows, its hours are: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 …

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Plant Parenthood at NYBG's Orchid Show 2019Flower Shows, Orchids

Highlights of NYBG Orchid Show 2019 on Plant Parenthood’s IGTV

The New York Botanical Garden’s 17th Annual Orchid Show kicked off last Saturday, February 23, 2019 and will run through Sunday, April 28, 2019. This year’s inspiration is Singapore, where the national flower is an orchid. We were one of the first people to visit on opening day. Because we were the early birds, we got great footage of the …

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Flower Shows

Highlights from the 38th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show

Today we attended the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The 4-day show offers 300 booths and displays, 80 hours of seminars, plus, over 20 free demonstrations by horticulturists and landscapers. “The Charm of Spring” is the main theme for 2019 and on display for flower and garden enthusiasts are 25 gardens and 300 …

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The 38th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show – February 21-24, 2019

The 38th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford starting Thursday, February 21 through Sunday the 24th. The 4-day show kicks off on Thursday at 9:55 am sharp with a cutting of a garland made of fresh flowers, instead of a traditional ribbon, under a garden pergola. Following, guests will have …

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