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New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show turns NYC street life into flowers

Opening this Saturday, February 7, and running through April 26, "The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle" has transformed the garden's Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a bloom-laden remix of the city itself. Imagine taxis dripping in orchids, fire hydrants flowering over and everyday street scenes electrified by thousands of plants from around the world. "We're so excited to introduce you to the full diversity of the orchid family," said Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG's CEO, at a press conference on Wednesday.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Once "Dated" Plant Is Making a Comeback (Just in Time for Gifting Season!)

Orchids are rapidly rising in popularity as a challenging, sought-after plant gift as owners pursue reblooming success and advanced plant care.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Victorian Orchid Hunters Were Not Thrill-Seekers

Plant hunting was often a perilous endeavor for working-class individuals rather than the romanticized quest of elite explorers.
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