The Deep Cut Orchid Society will hold its annual orchid show and sale from Feb. 8-11 in Dearborn Market’s 11,000-square-foot greenhouse at 2170 Route 35 South, Holmdel. The orchid show will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Organizers said the event will feature garden exhibits and orchid displays by
local and international orchid growers. American Orchid Society judges will
award the best exhibit and orchid at the show.
There will be free guided tours and educational workshops for orchid enthusiasts of all levels. Guests are invited to learn about nature’s most coveted and beguiling varieties of orchids and their culture. Orchid experts will be on hand to answer questions.
There will be raffles and silent auctions throughout the day and exotic orchids from around the world will be available for purchase, according to a press release.
Deep Cut Orchid Society President Deb Bodei said, “Orchids are perfect for
providing a tropical touch to your interior space. If you want to enjoy these exotic
blooms, but are worried they are difficult to grow, don’t despair. There are
plenty of fool-proof varieties that will flower again and again with the minimum
amount of fuss.”
Orchid show chairwoman Helen Kroh said, “Orchids are beautiful and fascinating plants. The thought of growing orchids, especially indoors, should not be intimidating. Despite their reputation for being finicky flowers, orchids are not difficult to grow. Like any plant, they will thrive in the right conditions. The trick is sizing up your indoor environment and choosing the orchids that will be happy there.”
Admission and parking are free. Dearborn Market offers fresh food and deli selections.
The Deep Cut Orchid Society was established more than 30 years ago. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and culture of orchids.
The society meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Monmouth
Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, at 7:30 p.m. An orchid expert gives a presentation, members bring in their special blooms and experienced orchid growers are available to provide advice and answer culture questions, according to a press release.
