15th Annual International Orchid Festival
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FLMarch 10 – 12, 2017 Friday – Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pm Admission: Adults: $25 Seniors (65 and up): $18 Children (6-17): $12 Children (5 and under): Free Fairchild Members: Free Journey through a world of orchids at the 15th Annual International Orchid Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, where more than 10,000 orchid plants will […]
Success with Orchid Growing with Guillermo Salazar
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FLProfessional orchid collector and American Orchid Society student judge Guillermo Salazar will help you become a successful orchid grower. Are you tired of buying and killing your orchids? This course will cover the basic principles of growing orchids successfully from buying and watering to potting and fertilizing. Students will leave this short course excited about […]
Landscaping with Terrestrial Orchids with Peter Kouchalakos
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FLLearn how easy it is to add terrestrial orchids to your landscape. With proper care, you can introduce these fabulous ground-growing orchids that add just the right touch to your tropical garden or your pool patio. Our expert will talk about the types of garden habitats these orchids require and what you can expect in […]
Growing Orchids in South Florida with Dr. Sandy Schultz
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FLSandy, past president of South Florida Orchid Society and the Orchid Society of Coral Gables, will share her tips and techniques to successfully purchase, grow and enjoy orchids. Cultural requirements for common orchids will be addressed, with demonstrations of dividing and repotting orchids, how to choose potting materials and types of orchid pots and mounts. […]