Orchids. There’s something about them that everyone finds fascinating. They are vivid, fragile, wild, unusual, varying… and you either have the magic touch or you don’t.
For those who attempt to care for orchids for the first time, there’s a lot to learn. Depending on the teacher, there are also a lot of trains of thought when it comes to caring for an orchid. Some people suggest watering them with ice cubes once a week. Others think that’s ludicrous.
If an orchid is overwatered, it’s not happy. Underwatering is also not good. There’s a fine line when it comes to how much water an orchid likes. Plus, not all orchids are alike.
If you’re like me, then you leave the world of the orchids to the professionals. Thankfully, we have the annual Orchid Show and Orchids After Dark at The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The show, put on by the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, features dozens of hand-picked and award-winning orchid exhibits.
As for the Orchids After Dark element, this is when the flowering plants are all lit up in the evening, which creates a magical experience within a mystical setting.
In 2023, exhibitors include members of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, and vendors include Oakwood Orchids, Burgen Watergardens and Nursery, and watercolor artist Carol Koziol Clark. All of these attractions will be on-site for both the daily and After Dark experience!
The Orchid Show and Orchids After Dark by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and the Botanical Gardens
Friday, March 3
6pm-9:30pm – Orchids After Dark
Saturday, March 4
10am-4pm – Orchid Show– Included with Regular Admission
6pm-9:30pm – Orchids After Dark
Sunday, March 5
10am-3pm – Orchid Show– Included with Regular Admission
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens | 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 | (716) 827-1584
Click here for additional information, and to purchase tickets.
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