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NYBG's "The Orchid Show: On Broadway" from my 2011 archive
Bronx, NY from my 2011 archive

March 5, 2011

Beauty

The Swede and I have gone to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) a minimum of twice a year for the past three years for two of their annual shows; The Orchid Show and The Edible Garden Show. The Orchid Show for 2011 opened today and is titled and themed, "The Orchid Show: On Broadway." It is simply spectacular. The orchids this year are especially fragrant (as are the gardenias that are in another section of the greenhouse). Orchids are one of those flowers that command your attention. They seem to say, "LOOK at ME." I have to say I enjoyed this show and the one in 2009 titled, "The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern" the most. Both shows were able to transform the space in the greenhouse and to make the experience unique to their chosen themes.

At this time of year, everything at the NYBG is ALL about orchids. They take over the gift shop and everyone seems to be in search of one to buy. After seeing the show, it is hard not to want to buy one. The gift shop has an amazing selection and sells some orchids that I have never seen anywhere else. As I watched many people buying orchids, I did feel a bit bad for them. I could not help but think most of those orchids will not last more than a week with their new owners (but I do wish them luck!). I have had past success with orchids when I lived in Southern California, but cannot seem to provide stable conditions for them to survive all four seasons in this East Coast weather. So for now, l will have to settle for enjoying the NYBG's show year after year.

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