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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Genesis Centre event surely an orchid lover's delight
Genesis Centre event surely an orchid lover's delight The Calgary Orchid Show kicks off at the Genesis Centre, with vendors from all over the world in town for the event, along with local growers.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Orchid Show returning this weekend
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Orchid growers and enthusiasts will spend the weekend celebrating their favorite flower as an annual showcase returns to Broome County. The Southern Tier Orchid Society is hosting its annual Orchid Show on Saturday and Sunday at the Johnson City Senior Center. During the event, attendees can enjoy raffles, door prizes, information sessions, demonstrations, displays, and vendors. Growers can submit their orchids for judging. There will also be a Bonsai Exhibit by the Finger Lakes Bonsai Society. Members of the Southern Tier Orchid Society say the show is an excellent learning opportunity. They say the event grows each and every year. 'We do this early in the Spring before any of the local plants have really started blooming or any of the greenery has taken shape. So, I think people are really itching to see a taste of Spring despite the often times cold and nasty weather that we have outside,' said Co-chair of the Orchid Show Jeff Hackett. The Orchid Show will take place from 11 to 6 on Saturday and from 10 to 4:30 on Sunday. Admission is $5 dollars, free for children 12 and under. To learn more about the event and membership to the Orchid Society, visit Baseball is back as Ponies host home opener First look inside Mercy House's expansion project Koffman Innovations: SourceBoard Orchid Show returning this weekend Former Hess gas station demolished to make way for Taco Bell Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Plaza Hotel New York Offers Exclusive Orchid-Themed Package
Purple Orchid Phalaenopsis flower getty The Plaza, the storied five-star Fifth Avenue hotel in New York City, has partnered with The New York Botanical Garden to offer guests a bespoke 'Orchid Show Experience' package. The Orchid Show, with vibrant blooms and stunning displays, is one of the city's most anticipated springtime events, attracting over 150,000 visitors annually. This curated hotel package couples a pampered city stay at the hotel with an immersive experience at the 250-acre botanical garden, a National Historic Landmark. The Palm Court at The Plaza New York The Plaza/Richard Mandelkorn Since its opening in 1907, The Plaza has welcomed presidents, royalties, celebrities and dignitaries —including Frank Lloyd Wright, F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Beatles, Liza Minellii, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Frank Sinatra. The hotel has been portrayed in TV and film, appearing in Funny Girl, Plaza Suite, Home Alone 2, Seinfeld and The Great Gatsby. It also set the scene for the world-famous children's book Eloise. The 282 elegant guest rooms and 102 suites feature classic decor and modern amenities. Both a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark, the chateau-style property is now operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The Plaza has served Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court since the hotel's opening. Now helmed by Culinary Director Geoffrey Zakarian, the opulent setting resembles a greenhouse with palm trees, lush greenery, trellises and marble columns under a soaring stained-glass dome. Guests can choose from 25 varieties of Palais des Tea teas, served with sandwiches, snacks and fine pastries. The Plaza Orchid Show Experience package includes: The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism The New York Botanical Garden For over two decades, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Orchid Show has been one of the harbingers of springtime in New York. This phenomenal show has become more exciting each successive year. Each edition has a different focus. This year's theme, 'The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism,' is a fusion of tradition and contemporary design. The bold, multicolored designs of Mexican architect Luis Barragan inspired the exhibition. Barragan, awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1980, is considered the foremost figure in modern Mexican architecture. The NYBG installation was conceived as a tribute to him. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory will be filled with thousands of flowers, including 30,000 orchid species, representing the diverse ecosystems of Mexico displayed against the backdrop of agave, cacti and bougainvillea. The bright pink and orange hues and rich scents evoke the feeling of entering a tropical Paradise. Speaking to The New York Times, Joanna L. Groarke, the garden's vice president for exhibitions and programming, said the show aims to deliver a 'shot of color when people really need it.' Memory-making at The New York Botanical Garden The New York Botanical Garden A recent McKinsey & Company report noted that hotel guests increasingly expect memorable experiences. This trend is reflected in hotels, like the Plaza, that create special experiential offers. '...Every hotel GM [General Manager] we spoke with agreed that, ultimately, it is experience, not product, that differentiates the luxury segment. A two-night stay at The Plaza during the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show will undoubtedly create indelible memories for out-of-towners as well as those in the New York City metro area who want a unique staycation experience close to home. Book and see details on The Plaza Orchid Show Experience
Chicago Tribune
10-03-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Stunning new orchids need to be repotted
I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden's Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are amazing and there is a huge variety of orchid plants in The Orchid Show: India Blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Newly purchased orchids are often planted with sphagnum moss, which absorbs and holds water, creating prime conditions for orchid root rot. Repot all new orchids that are planted with sphagnum moss as soon as they're done blooming to ensure that they have a proper growing medium for long-term health. Purchase a high-quality bark medium designed for growing orchids. Other than watering and occasionally fertilizing them, most gardeners do not pay much attention to their orchids when they're not in bloom. Spring is a good time to examine each plant with a critical eye to assess the need for repotting. It's also when you will typically see the new growth that signals emergence from the dormant cycle and the best time for repotting. Orchids need both the nutrients from the chunky, loose bark mix they're planted in and the air space between the pieces. As the mix breaks down to particle size, it reduces the air space inside the pot, which decreases the air circulating to your orchid's roots. Check the bark mix every spring and repot the orchid when you notice the bark decomposing. Poor quality growing mediums tend to decompose more quickly. While orchids prefer a small pot, they eventually run out of room. That's when their roots push the plant up above the rim of the pot or reach out into the air, looking for breathing space. This is an indication that it's time to repot. I have a small orchid in a 2-inch pot that was given to me as a gift last January. It was in flower at that time and now there is a new flower spike emerging. The orchid sits on the kitchen sink below a south-facing window that is shaded. The only care it has gotten has been watering about every five days. The plant is very healthy with an extensive aerial root system growing outside the container. If the orchid is difficult to get out of its pot, work a dull knife down and around the inside of the pot, then invert it and tap the pot on a work surface to remove it. Examine the root ball and feel for root ends. Healthy orchid roots are white, and any pale green tips indicate new growth. If the root ball is stiff and dry, soak it in water for a few minutes to soften the tissues as dried-out roots can snap. As you gently loosen and untangle the roots, trim away any black, hollow, or soggy roots and remove the old growing medium trapped between the roots. Rinsing the roots with water helps. Holding the plant in one hand, place the plant down into the pot. Pour fresh bark mix around the plant, using a dowel or blunt knife to work all the way down and between the freshly separated roots. Water thoroughly and wait a week or two before watering again to help stimulate root growth in the new medium. While this basic potting method works for most orchids, some require special care, such as dividing or mounting. It is a good idea to identify your orchids and do some research to see if they require any more specialized treatment.
