Fairchild Botanical Gardens 'Ramble' Nov 11-12-13 - Orchid Board

orchidsamore · #1 10-12-2010, 07:11 AM

Fairchild Botanical Gardens 'Ramble' Nov 11-12-13

This is probably the oldest garden show in the country having been held every year since 1929.

It is a full garden show with numerous varieties of plants. It has a large selection of orchids as you might expect from an event that draws 15,000 visitors.

If you come be sure to stop by my booth and introduce yourself.

Swamper · #2 10-12-2010, 10:02 AM

I know I will be there. I'm there almost every week LOL

orchidsamore · #3 10-12-2010, 10:46 AM

Look over my web site and if there is anything you would like to see let me know and I will bring it. There is no obligation to buy anything you reqest and an easy way to see something you may be considering. Coconut orchid Maxillaria tenuifolia Chocolate orchid Onc. Sharry Baby Trgt fasciata

Swamper · #4 10-12-2010, 10:53 AM

Thank you

peeweelovesbooks · #5 10-12-2010, 11:18 PM

Ohhhhhhhhh..what do they sell at the garden show? I MUST go!!!

Swamper · #6 10-12-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks

Ohhhhhhhhh..what do they sell at the garden show? I MUST go!!!

Yes you MUST!!! Are you a member Maria? i always run into Roly there.

peeweelovesbooks · #7 10-13-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamper

Yes you MUST!!! Are you a member Maria? i always run into Roly there.

No, I'm not a member.

I've been looking for tropical gingers to re-landscape my itty bitty teeny tiny front yard. Plus, I'm interested in learning how to grow proteas. I wonder if they would have them at the show? In any event, I've never been to it, but I'm planning to go this year!

How much is a membership anyway? if I became a member, do I have to pay the entrance fee?

Swamper · #8 10-13-2010, 11:17 PM

I wish I could talk you into growing natives in your teeny yard, there are some real beauties out there, but I do see the beauty in the proteas.
If you become a member you don't pay entrance fee which is about 20 dollars. I think the membership is 90-100 something like that.
How about a nice butterfly garden with beautiful natives, some will even attract hummingbirds to your area? I'll even help you with the labor.

orchidsamore · #9 10-14-2010, 03:02 AM

I think the membership is only about $35.

The high entry fee is really a membership drive. They will offer you a membership including admission when you arrive.

Call them to be sure. 305.667.1651

There is a lot going on at the gardens several times a week, in addition to the beautiful grounds. It is well worth a membership.

Then there is their International Orchid Show in March, where the entire gardens is turned over to orchids.

Swamper · #10 10-14-2010, 09:09 AM

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden