Established 1975. of my newer orchis is a Pholidota chinensis, which I acquired February 2010 Orchid nursery with a focus on Cattleya hybrids. Founded 1973. Established 2003. Developing and encouraging a deep and continuing interest in orchid culture among its members and the public. Many people are probably unaware that there is a 1,400 mile trail that Members from North Dade and South Broward counties get together to learn more about orchids. Tampa, Florida, United States. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevance, and the amount sellers pay per click. Ad from shop NaturabyDesign Follow this link: Wall calendars are always a great way to share beautiful photographs of Florida's wild orchids with loved ones. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Ad from shop JackKellerGallery Hyla Levine. Funding scholarships and providing information on culture, conservation, and the pure love of growing orchids. Kissimmee, Florida, United States. A vendor offering a variety of orchids and plants in the central Orlando area. Here are some of the raw images from that night. Delray Beach, Florida, United States. Brooksville, Florida, United States. Established 1988. Kevin and Debi Johnson. Established 2003. ArtisticBiologist Brassavola cucullata - ghost-like flower. My new-to-me garden is almost 5 years old. Orchids are displayed as well as being home to the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. *Butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis) * Ad from shop LiftedPerception St. Augustine, Florida, United States. Acquainting members with the diversity of orchids and encouraging their enjoyment and protection. Founded 1981. Established 1981. From shop TheDestinLifeStyle, ad by SaltyAirPhotoGallery I did have one grave concern: the moon would be around half full and centered in a portion of the galaxy, presenting a risk of washing out everything but the brightest of stars. From shop CarsonZyliczPhoto, ad by cheetahrama Mary and Martin Motes. So, with the 2017 blooming underway, Joy and I discussed this idea again. *Photo by Mary Keim* *Click on terms for botanical definitions. Boca Raton, Florida, United States. Ad from shop SRorchidsShop Ad from shop ProjectPinup A selection of Vandaceous orchids is available. Ad from shop vohandmade Founded 1938. Selection of orchids and accessories available at a retail location. Butterfly orchid is a slow-growing, epiphytic pe Click image to enlarge Little did we know, but the Anthelion meteor shower was at maximum, giving us quite a show as each of us spotted at least nine or 10 meteors over the course of the next few hours through the top mesh of our tent. The hunt to photograph Florida's native orchids and incidental related things. Watercolours and pastel art by Rose Ganucheau offered for sale. It is an extensive summary of literature pertaining to Founded 1974. Ad from shop BetterSupreme It then involved a drive to the other end of the park, parking, suiting up in our mosquito gear, and then hiking to where the orchid flowered. Ad from shop VirtuousWomanCo Ad from shop TrendyTeeStore Selection of orchids for sale mainly at orchid shows. Jerry Schole. From shop vohandmade, CA$4.02 Pensacola, Florida, United States. Established 2012. PosterDog Sarasota, Florida, United States. Several books available about orchid growing, with an emphasis on Florida. From shop ArtByNatForCharity, ad by BetterSupreme A vendor offering supplies and accessories for orchid growers. Plantation, Florida, United States. Orlando, Florida, United States. area due to longer, cooler and wetter spring. DeLand, Florida, United States. Miami, Florida, United States. Specializing in Cattleya species. A vendor offering a selection of orchids. With the car packed to the brim with gear of all kinds, we set off with the goal of reaching the Cigar Orchid an hour or two before sunset. Earlier that week, the news came in from other nature photographers that the Giant Cigar Orchid deep in the Everlgades was in full, spectacular bloom again--a little early this particular year. Ribbon Orchid/Thickroot Orchid (Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum). Homestead, Florida, United States. Bradenton, Florida, United States. Planetpollyanna Learning the art of cultivating and appreciating Japanese orchids. Founded 1998. Formerly Sun Bulb Company. From shop BuzzFarmsShop, ad by LABELBROKER Myakka City, Florida, United States. Specializing in Vandas and other warm growing genera. Myakka City, Florida, United States. First up, we have a number of products that we have commissioned featuring Florida's iconic orchid, the Butterfly Orchid (, Click on the picture below to visit our Cafe Press shop featuring all sorts of products (t-shirts, pajamas, sweatshirts, hoodies, calendars, bump. Please. FREE delivery, ad by Planetpollyanna I havent been posting to this site for the past year even though I do have From shop TheFiligreeFern, ad by oktopolis Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Members learn about orchids and share in the love of the hobby. From shop TheOverlookedOpossum, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Fort Myers, Florida, United States. Sheri Liggett. It was not necessary--I took several light catnaps, noticing that the half moon was starting to shine into our tent. Founded 1968. Founded 1957. Ad from shop TheFiligreeFern FREE delivery, ad by HiyaPapayaIsland Ad from shop CarsonZyliczPhoto TXTreasureFinder Benora Richardson. Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Botanical gardens with an emphasis on research, identification, conservation, and display of epiphytes. Founded 1963. From shop BillsBackroom, ad by VintagePlum Founded 1943. Learn more. Key West, Florida, United States. LiftedPerception Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States. Clicking an image below will take you to the on-line store where those calendars are available. Founded 1942. A Year Ago Today: Giant Cigar Orchid with the Milk African Spotted Orchid/Monk Orchid (Oeceoclades maculata), Carter's Orchid (Basiphyllaea corallicola), Chapman's Fringed Orchid (Platanthera chapmanii), Copper Ladies Tresses (Mesadenus lucayanus), Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus), Craighead's Nodding-caps (Triphora craigheadii), Crested Fringed Orchid (Platanthera cristata), Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens). A small grower selling divisions from their private collection. From shop LABELBROKER, ad by NaturabyDesign *Asteridea asteroides - Star-like Asteridea* Established 1939. Established 1952 (Venezuela). We hunted down any strays that had gotten in and settled in for the few hours until picture time. Sadly, Hurricane Irma felled this orchid, plunging most of it into the flooded salt marsh below. One thing that Joy thoughtfully purchased for us was a lightweight, easy-set-up tent for 4 that could give us some shelter from the mosquitoes for awhile. Selection of hybrids and species available. A selection of orchids, supplies, and ornamental statuary are available for purchase. The clouds were still lingering, causing me a bit of consternation. Here is a photo of a recent flower on my cultivated, One cause that our family has become keenly aware of, and far more concerning than the loss of our natural ecosystems harboring native plants and animals, is the issue of human trafficking. Great! This species is one of my favorites! From shop LilinMomonWallpaper, Sale Price CA$6.92 BillsBackroom Leesburg, Florida, United States. Founded 1957. escape my lips more than once as I shone my flashlight through the mesh and illuminated its cloud of saffron and crimson flowers. Not only do these cousins to mosquitoes, From shop WinWalls, ad by ArtByNatForCharity Established 1960. Spring Hill/Brooksville, Florida, United States. Apopka, Florida, United States. North Miami, Florida, United States. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Fort Meyers, Florida, United States. Offering AOS judging services to the membership and the orchid-growing public. Members enjoy meeting for orchid activities. From shop SRorchidsShop, ad by BuzzFarmsShop Davie, Florida, United States. Established 1990. * Selection of mounted orchids, hanging baskets, supplies, and services. I had discussed this possibility with my wife, Joy, and she admitted that while Mr. Shelley's photograph was stunning, the thought of going out into the wild at night seemed just this side of completely nuts. Homestead, Florida, United States. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Orchid enthusiasts get together for meetings and other activities. Sebring, Florida, United States. This year was an especially good year for wildflowers and orchids in our Founded 1962. From shop MillWoodArt, ad by ArtisticBiologist FTD has put together an awesome graphic showing a number of orchid genera and how they are related to each other. These photographs have indeed proven to be something special, winning several photography contests over the past year. We did this until dawn, capturing a few more magical photographs: As dawn approached, we packed up all of our supplies and started to make our way back, first illuminated by flashlight, but by increasing daylight as we approached the edge of the marsh and our parked car. Commercial grower and seller of orchids imported from Korea. From shop vestalella, ad by FloridaShelling Founded 1982. Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States. DeLand, Florida, United States. Ad from shop oktopolis Venice, Florida, United States. Ad from shop milahst A vendor specializing in orchid plants from Asia. Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Delray Beach, Florida, United States. Delivering orchids and services to homes and businesses in the Miami area. Orchids, services, and supplies are available. From shop HiyaPapayaIsland, CA$40.18 Hercules's Club, Pollinator Magnet, Host Plant, Culinary Delight, Ricardo's Blog, orchids, parrots, fish and people, Encyclia culture: Potting with stones, getting to the nitty-gritty with Encyclia alata, Asteridea asteroides - Star-like Asteridea, West Coast Orchid Enthusiasts ORCHIDELIRIUM. Specializing in sales of Phalaenopsis and Broughtonia species and hybrids. First up, we have our most popular calendar to date, the Florida's Endangered Orchids calendar, featuring 12 photographs of orchids from Florida's endangered orchid list, including the rare, elusive and famous Ghost Orchid. An assortment of orchids originating in Hawaii is available for sale. Assortment of orchid genera available for purchase. From shop CedarAndLilly, ad by VirtuousWomanCo Florida, United States. I never realized how prophetic my argument would be that this orchid might not always be with us. Ad from shop ZenniartShop more flowers to add. MillWoodArt From shop TrendyTeeStore, ad by ZenniartShop Founded 1963. Established 1986. Enthusiasts who love to share their experiences, knowledge, and plant divisions with other orchid growers. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Lakeland, Florida, United States. (50% off), ad by LiftedPerception Variety of orchids sold at their location and outdoor markets around Florida. VintagePlum Organization dedicated to educating its members on the care of orchids. Founded 1990. Steve Hawkins. Thank you to everyone for voting for this photo during the public vote phase of the contest. Founded 1956. The tent certainly provided welcome relief from the mosquitoes. Lynn Barna, Joy, and myself and one of the canvases we are donating to The Porch Light. Variety of orchid species and hybrids offered. Haines City, Florida, United States. Wholesale orchid supplier selling mainly Phalaenopsis, accessories, and an assortment of greenery. Arcadia, Florida, United States. the world, but only growing in the US within a limited southern range. From shop SaltyAirPhotoGallery, ad by MariGraphic From shop Planetpollyanna, ad by HALOdesignsSHOP ArtByNatForCharity Ad from shop SaltyAirPhotoGallery Ad from shop TheDestinLifeStyle number of occasions, I have a particular aversion to the agricutural We heard a few stirrings in the night, but nothing came near our tent. In the past Canons Farm has been the subject of this infrequent blog on a Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Specializing in Vandas with an assortment of orchid species also offered. Established 1956. Ad from shop PictureHome Founded 1943. This effort is entirely funded from our pockets and from proceeds from merchandise sales and speaker fees when giving presentations at orchid societies, etc. Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Key West, Florida, United States. West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Gainesville, Florida, United States. St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Ad from shop LilinMomonWallpaper Boynton Beach, Florida, United States. Offering a selection of orchid species and hybrids from several genera. Florida, United States. Established 1999. PictureHome Rockledge, Florida, United States. Founded 1989. Ad from shop FloridaShelling A botanical artist specializing in orchids. It was my ambition to duplicate his photograph. West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. popping in here with a quick video to give you a glimpse of how its grown. Hardware designed to hang your orchids anywhere. FREE delivery, ad by PictureHome Homestead, Florida, United States. Merritt Island, Florida, United States. Nursery specializing in the production of tropical orchids and sales of growing supplies. Specializing in orchid species and hybrids that do best in warm environments. Davie, Florida, United States. Thankfully, my camera had the ability to work with a remote app on my phone via wi-fi, so with my hand bundled well in mosquito mesh, I held the bulb button down on my phone for 15 minutes at a time. ZenniartShop We piled in and slaughtered any stray mosquitoes that made it into the car as we made our way home. Ad from shop JustPrintableArt Established 1981. Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, United States. An orchid seller with a focus on uncommon species and new hybrids. A variety of orchid genera are available for shipping. Thank you so much to the society for hosting me. photo Zissis Antonopoulos We decided to take as many of my teenagers as possible, which required purchasing food, water, mosquito-mesh clothing, flashlights, bug repellent, some camping chairs to sit through the nightthe list was extensive. We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). Offering a selection of orchids and other tropical plants. fact a Today I was lucky enough to watch a crested caracara eating some dead fish Apopka, Florida, United States. Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Looks like you already have an account! Specializing in orchid arrangements for all occasions. Tomas Bajza. A vendor selling orchid accessories. BDuskyArt From shop HALOdesignsSHOP, ad by JackKellerGallery Southwest Ranches, Florida, United States. Founded 1962. The 2016 blooming of this orchid came and went, with kids very busy with their college studies, and I was not able to catch up with this orchid at all that particular year, day or night. Learning about orchid culture in an enthusiastic, enjoyable, supportive, and inclusive environment. From shop ProjectPinup, ad by SonderCosmicRoots Established 2001. LABELBROKER A community of local enthusiasts stimulating an interest in orchids. Tallahassee, Florida, United States. BetsyONeillArt the subje 25/04/2009 Olimpos Martin Motes. Founded 1921. Lorena Endara. A society that is open to everyone interested in the culture, enjoyment, and study of orchids. The process of preparing for this trip was time-consuming and expensive. Vendor offering a range of orchids, accessories, and services. Homestead, Florida, United States. "Hello, you big, beautiful orchid!" Established 1993. Variety of orchids offered. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. Sunrise, Florida, United States. The hunt to photograph Florida's native orchids and incidental related things. Clermont, Florida, United States. CA$13.38, CA$26.76 CA$6.92, CA$7.70 Hollywood, Florida, United States. Tampa, Florida, United States. oktopolis Sarasota, Florida, United States. Commerical orchid grower mainly offering Phalaenopsis to the wholesale market. Founded 2012. Home to the American Orchid Society and monthly judgings of the Florida-Caribbean Regional Judging Center. Ad from shop MariGraphic Naples, Florida, United States. Members in this group enjoy activities and their common appreciation of orchids. along the side of an embankment. From shop KawaiiUniverse, ad by AkaiGardens The flowers bear some similarity to their Floridian cousin, lacking the long tails on the lip, bearing a shorter spur, and having medium-green tepals. Providing opportunities to learn, educate, and have fun, all surrounded by orchid-loving people. HiyaPapayaIsland Specializing in Schomburgkia and Myrmecophila orchids. Members meet with other orchid enthusiasts to learn, discuss, and enjoy each other's company. Ad from shop SilverOctopusGallery Yet, we will always remember it, and that day, one year ago, when we set out on one of the most ambitious photography excursions of our lives. Founded 1945. Ad from shop HiyaPapayaIsland Ad from shop BillsBackroom (Serapias bergonii, E. G. Camus 1908) KawaiiUniverse Carlos and Carmen Segrera. So far, we have never had any advertising on our blog or website, and that is what we continue to hope to do into the future. Fun-loving members are united by the common denominator of orchid cultivation and conservation. HALOdesignsSHOP Duane and Donna Goodwin. Apopka, Florida, United States. As the night progressed, I set up the camera and fired a few test shots. Snapper Creek, Florida, United States. Encouraging the cultivation of orchids while endeavouring to preserve orchids in the wild. Ad from shop TheOverlookedOpossum Stuart, Florida, United States. In this scene, the orchid is only about fifteen feet away, the treeline another 300 feet away, the moon some 250,000 miles away, and the stars making up the Milky Way--dozens to thousands of light years away: Inspired by our ethereal companion from earlier, I decided to set up the camera on the opposite side of the plant and try to get some star trails. The Holiday season is upon us, and while you could purchase all sorts of things for your loved ones from. Pinecrest, Florida, United States. Miami, Florida, United States. Bradenton, Florida, United States. Fort Myers, Florida, United States. Once the sun was fully set, we opened up our camping chairs, lit an Off brand citronella candle in a metal bucket (which proved entirely useless in repelling mosquitoes) and settled in for the long wait until galaxy rise early the next morning. Celebrating orchid diversity and encouraging the preservation of rare species. Venice, Florida, United States. Jack Batchelor. Ad from shop HALOdesignsSHOP Finally, we have our second ever calendar release, Florida's Wild Orchids, also updated for 2016. Rosebud Orchid/Spreading Pogonia (Cleistes bifaria), Scarlet Ladies Tresses (Sacoila lanceolata), Scrub Lupine (Lupinus westianus var. Tampa, Florida, United States. Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Even fully suited, the mosquitoes managed to find parts where the cloth came close to our skin, biting us mercilessly on our hike out. SonderCosmicRoots Founded 1995. (10% off), ad by PreserveOurWorld Founded 1927. Founded the early 1960s. Jim Roberts. This is an update of a previous post regarding the seasonality of fire