“Liquid Landscapes” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
- January 25, 2011
- by: Katherine Cook
- North Georgia Gardening, Uncategorized
Orchid lovers! May we have your attention!
If you love orchids, you have a treat in store; once again the fabulous orchid collection at the Atlanta Botanical Garden will be featured during the ABG’s annual Orchid Daze.
What does Orchid Daze have to offer? First of all, there is the orchid collection at the Fuqua Orchid Center on the grounds of the Atlanta Botanical Garden –it is the largest collection of species orchids in the United States. Orchid Daze for 2011 will once again be housed in the Fuqua Orchid Center, but each year, the collection is presented in a fabulous surrounding; this year is no different.
This year’s display is entitled “Liquid Landscapes” and will feature hundreds of orchids in full bloom set against the backdrop of waterfalls, trickling beads of water, and more watery wonders. Cathleen Hunt, gardens exhibitions manager says “It really forms a natural companion for the exotic nature of the orchids.”
Events at “Liquid Landscapes” include: Guided Exhibition Tours on Saturdays, beginning at 1 pm, on February 5 and 6, March 5 and 6 and April 2 and 3. There will also be Orchid Care Clinics on February 5, March 5, and April 2 from 10 am until noon. At the Orchid Care Clinics, you can bring a maximum of two orchids for advice from experts on them (if you wish to repot your plant, you can purchase re-potting materials for $5). Of course, the highlight of the show for many will be the Atlanta Orchid Society Show on March 11 through 13, from 9 am to 5 pm, where hundreds of orchids will be on sale (along with orchid supplies).
For more information of Orchid Daze, visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden online at http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/
