Shop in the Garden: Take an Orchid Home

Posted in Shop/Book Reviews on April 2 2010, by Plant Talk

Laura Collier is Marketing Associate at The New York Botanical Garden.

Since I started working at the Garden, my friends, family, and acquaintances assume I instantly acquired all sorts of plant-related knowledge. I have to politely explain that, while I love being at the Garden, my position doesn’t provide me with a wealth of horticultural learning. But, times arise when it’s time to step up and get some hands-on training. And that’s exactly what I’ve done with The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower.

Besides regularly stopping by the Conservatory on my lunch break to check out the show and all its blooms, I’ve decided to purchase an orchid from Shop in the Garden, to bring a bit of the show to my home in Queens. Luckily, I’m not expected to be an expert at the Shop when picking out flowers. Along the shelves full of orchids are signs with great tips about orchid care and details about each type. (For more great tips, click here)

I selected the Phalaenopsis, which I know is very common, but is supposed to be a great orchid for beginners. I was very tempted by the Oncidium and Odontoglossum as well, which really smell great.

I’m looking forward to having my bright white-and-pink orchid, which I’ve placed in my living room, bloom for more than three months of the year—another fact I learned at the Shop. I might even check out one of the Home Gardening Demonstrations on orchid care —included with Orchid Show tickets—just to be sure I’m totally prepared.

Wish me luck in caring for my orchid.

Still apprehensive about growing your own orchid? Shop in the Garden offers many other ways to bring orchids into your home—plates, coasters, note cards, jewelry, and more.

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