Saturday, February 20, 2016

Orchid Extravaganza


       In the world of gardening there are many societies of serious growers who share their horticultural love, knowledge, and success with like-minded members.  Once a year these societies gather to show the best-of-the-best of beautiful flowers, and compete for ribbons and awards.  In Richmond there is a daffodil society, a rose society, a daylily society and an orchid society.  Their annual shows are open to the public and members welcome visitors.  These shows are a magical fairyland of exquisite flowers you may not see anywhere else.  And these shows are free.  It was a grey February day when a local nursery hosted the Virginia Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale in Richmond.  Although I am not a member, the event was on my calendar weeks prior because it is a special treat I always look forward to.  Imagine hundreds of perfect specimens of exotic orchids all blooming at once.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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