Mar 11, 2013 2 min read

Spring is in bloom, and The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania will hold its annual Orchid Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24 at the Phipps Garden Center in Shadyside.

The theme of this year’s show is An Orchid Obsession. One will be able to understand how easy it is to become hooked on orchids. Visitors will be astounded to see hundreds of orchids in full bloom in beautifully designed exhibits and floral arrangements. The show will include orchid exhibits, free educational seminars, plant raffles and sales by vendors from all over the eastern United States and, for the first time here, a vendor from Ecuador.

The orchids and exhibits will be judged by a team of certified American Orchid Society Judges, an excellent opportunity to learn about and acquire orchids. In addition to the popular Phalaenopsis, various Slipper Orchids, Miltonias, Odontoglossums, Intergenerics and Lycastes will be available along with many other orchid genera, including mounted and miniature orchids. Growing supplies that are difficult to find locally will also be available.

As a special attraction, each day a series of free education classes and lectures will be offered to the public, which will highlight tips on growing healthy orchids. Each lecture will last approximately 20 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for questions. OSWP members will be wearing “Ask me about orchids” buttons and will be able to answer any orchid questions the public may have.

For more information, visit www.oswp.org.