My first trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden this year was to the Orchid Show yesterday. As always, they put on a spectacular show of colorful blooms and even though there was still snow on the ground outside, in the greenhouses it seemed very springlike.
Things are never dull at the Garden. There’s always something in the works and this year is no exception. They are planning on building a new Welcome Plaza, due to open this Fall, so things were a little different at the entrance, with much of the area fenced off due to construction. It will be interesting to see how it develops. They have also started the new policy of charging for admission as well as the usual parking fee so be prepared if you decide to visit. The ‘Untamed’ Orchid Show runs through March 27 and is well worth a look. I spent two hours in there, taking pictures, and look forward to a return visit with some of the family.
The Nature of Things 
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Thank you so much for visiting, Jyothi.
Spectacular! I’m sorry I never made it there when we lived in Naperville.
janet
Thanks for stopping by, Janet. The Garden is undergoing a lot of changes at the moment. but you can always count on a great Orchid Show at this time of year.
I really like orchids and there are some really unusual ones!
A wonderful show. Thank you for sharing some of its wonders.
Thanks for stopping by, Tom. Glad you liked the show.
This is so beautiful and full of colour, and I’m truly grateful for all the photos you’ve shared! I’ve shared via twitter so others will perhaps enjoy them too 🙂
Many thanks, Liz! I hope to post a few more orchid pics in the coming days.
Oh wow, Sue, they are gorgeous. I just check out the International Orchard Show in Santa Barbara will be held in March 2023. We just went to Santa Barbara last August, so I don’t know if we’re going back next year. My friend is a member of the Orchard Society. Her orchards won first and second places. 🙂
There is quite a skill to growing orchids and one that I just don’t possess but your friend did really well. Thanks for stopping by, Miriam
You’re welcome, Sue. It takes skills to grow them. My friend bought 20 plants from someone or somewhere when that place was closing out. The orchards need certain shades and temperature. Before she installed the shades in the patio, she put drapes over them, checked on them constantly. I’m so happy she got the prizes for a couple of them.
What a gorgeous display! All that color is a real treat, as the brown of winter is still in control here!
Thanks, Sandy! The orchid show comes just at the right time, that’s for sure. The only things I’ve seen in our garden recently are a few bedraggled snowdrops.
Amazing vibrant colors. The displays scream out Spring! The snow outside reaffirms reality though, but it’s still pretty with the sun shining down. Lovely post Sue
Many thanks, Deb! I was so ready for this colorful display. The winter seemed to be going on forever.
It looks fabulous!
It certainly is! I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I visit the orchid show.
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It is spectacular indeed! they have set up the plants very beautifully!
They always do a wonderful job of displaying the orchids and every year they are presented with a different theme.
I’m a huge orchid fan – so thank you for these. They’re fantastic.
Glad you liked them, Margo! I hope to post a few more soon.
My word! Super photos of some beautiful flowers in some lovely settings. Wonderful .
Thank you, Marianne! The flowers were a welcome sight, even if they were in a greenhouse.
Really good photos. Love the celebration of flowers/plants
Many thanks, Diana!
Beautiful 🥰
Thank you so much!
I love this orchid show, the colours, the portraits of individual orchids, just the visual effects of a bunch of orchids together.. creative, delicate, bold .💚💚
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the show!
What lovely flowers! I have never been to a show akin to the one you share, but I love the colors and variety present in such a place. ❤
Thank you for visiting, Jaya!
Stunning photos. So beautiful.
Many thanks, Jeff.