Getting Started With Orchids
January 18, 2023
Nick Snakenberg
Once considered a hobby for the elite, new propagation techniques and the mass production of orchids has made the joy of growing these amazing plants accessible to everyone. Not too long ago, the only
Stop and See the Orchids
January 21, 2022
Nick Snakenberg
It is a common misconception that all orchid flowers are highly fragrant. The fact is many orchids have little or no fragrance at all. While taking time to “stop and smell the orchids” may be an
A Virtual Orchid Showcase
January 16, 2021
Erin Bird
"The orchid is Mother Nature's masterpiece." – Robyn A lovely sentiment from an unexpected source – Robyn, a Swedish pop singer and DJ – but it demonstrates the universal appreciation of orchids. Due
World’s Largest Orchid Plant in Bloom
July 20, 2018
Nick Snakenberg
If you’ve ever wanted to see the world’s largest orchid plant in bloom, now is your chance. While there are taller orchid plants and larger orchid flowers, the overall mass of Grammatophyllum
Anguloa, the Tulip Orchid, in the Greenhouse
November 20, 2017
Nick Snakenberg
Denver Botanic Gardens’ orchid collection consists of nearly 1,000 species from over 280 genera. Many of these plants are rotated onto public display but there are specimens in our collections that
Lycaste Orchids in the Greenhouse
September 22, 2017
Nick Snakenberg
Denver Botanic Gardens’ orchid collection consists of nearly 1,000 species from over 280 genera. Many of these plants are rotated onto public display but there are specimens in our collections that
Masdevallia Orchids in the Greenhouse
June 26, 2017
Nick Snakenberg
Denver Botanic Gardens’ orchid collection consists of nearly 1,000 species from over 280 genera. Many of these plants are rotated onto public display but there are specimens in our collections that
Guarianthe Orchids in the Greenhouse
June 7, 2017
Nick Snakenberg
Denver Botanic Gardens’ orchid collection consists of nearly 1,000 species from over 280 genera. Many of these plants are rotated onto public display but there are specimens in our collections that
Plant Romance
January 26, 2017
Erin Bird
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you. This simple, well known love poem may bring a smile or cringe to your face. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and for better or
The iceman cometh!
November 6, 2011
Panayoti Kelaidis
I start off with high summer: if I showed the "after" picture you would not be impressed...late winter can be very bleak, and the picture below seems to reinforce all our prejudices. But wait! Winter