The Orchid Show: Patrick Blanc's Vertical Gardens

March 3-April 22, 2012

Orchid Care Demonstrations
In the Conservatory GreenSchool
2:30 p.m.

March 31 & April 1
Orchid Care Demonstration: Orchid Sense-ations
Join Sonia Uyterhoeven, Gardener for Public Education, for a discussion of some of the best orchids to grow for both color and fragrance. Learn basic orchid care and experience the scents of many orchid varieties.

April 7 & 8
Orchid Care Demonstration: Easy Orchids
Join Sonia Uyterhoeven, Gardener for Public Education, for a discussion of some of the easiest orchids to grow at home. Learn basic maintenance routines that will enable your orchids to thrive and flower for years.

April 14 & 15
Orchid Care Demonstration: Troubleshooting Orchids
Is your orchid distressed? Join Sonia Uyterhoeven, Gardener for Public Education, for a lesson on basic orchid care and a list of do’s and don’ts that will keep your plants thriving. Discuss some of the most common mistakes and maladies and gain tips on how to rescue ailing orchids.

April 21 & 22
Orchid Care Demonstration: Know and Grow Orchids
Join Sonia Uyterhoeven, Gardener for Public Education, during the final weekend of the The Orchid Show to learn the basics of orchid care and how to choose and successfully grow these exotic plants.


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Major Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson

Generous support also provided by the Karen Katen Foundation

Additional support provided by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States

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