Visitors to The N.C. Arboretum on March 27 and 28, 2010, will be “Swamped with Orchids” at the WNC Orchid Society’s Annual Show.

The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates 25 years as a natural treasure that helps people cultivate connections with plants, and is pleased to host the popular show, featuring hundreds of orchids, education classes, plant and supply vendors, and Orchid Society members to answer questions and provide orchid-growing advice.

“This year is really going to be the biggest and best show ever,” said an excited Graham Ramsey, President of the WNC Orchid Society.

With a beautiful display in honor of the theme “Swamped with Orchids,” unique programs, 10 vendors and five orchid societies represented, visitors to the show will be able to explore and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful plant.

Programs during the Orchid Show include:

• Around the World of Orchids with Tom Nasser from Carolina Orchids

• Indoor Orchid Culture with Mark Reinke from Marble Branch Farms

• Paphiopedilum and their Culture with Hadley Cash from Marriott Orchids

• Phalaenopsis Violacea and Phragmipedium Kovachii History, Breeding and Culture with H.P. Norton from Orchidview

• How to Repot your Orchids by Cynthia Gillooley

The show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, will also offer a raffle table with a chance to win prized orchids. The show is free with the parking fee.

 

For more information, see our NC Arboretum Guide.