Orchids well may be the perfect flower. Elegant and exotic, they stand apart even among the other tropical treasures of New Orleans gardens. Plus, they thrive on neglect. It’s an irresistible ...

The Newport Harbor Orchid Society will host its Summer Exotic Plant and Orchid Festival at the Westminster Mall, Aug. 22-24. The nonprofit organization, which has more than 150 active members who ...

When you hear the word ‘orchid’, what comes to mind? Whatever the image, it’s probably not a border perennial. Nevertheless, hardy orchids are the prettiest plants in my garden. Of the world’s 28,000 ...

There was a time when orchids were so expensive that only the wealthy could indulge in collecting and growing them. In addition, orchids gained a reputation as exotic plants demanding great expertise ...

Orchids are the holy grail of flowers, inspiring the kind of single-minded devotion that we usually see in collectors of precious gems and ivory. The Victorians went berserk trying to cultivate them, ...

From rare species to exotic new hybrids, the 72nd Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show offers something for all fans of the delicate flowering plants. The three-day event, held March 17-19 ...

Orchids have ignited passion in people for thousands of years. The search for them in the wild has taken expeditions to the far corners of the earth. Legal battles have been waged over their ownership ...

As our lush green spring continues, encouraged by mostly warm days and preserved by cool nights, the trend toward full-blown planting moves right along, punctuated by frequent mowing and weeding.

The 365-acre farm in the Russian River Valley has been used as an agricultural field laboratory and teaching resource for SRJC students for more than four decades.? FORESTVILLE Shone Farm Fall ...

The floral decor by celebrity florist Jeff Leatham at Jamnagar may become a trend for luxury weddings, say wedding planners. The floral decor by celebrity florist Jeff Leatham at Jamnagar may become a ...