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| NYBG Orchid Show 2025 |
Welcome to This Month in the Garden! This April, I had the pleasure of visiting the New York Botanical Garden for its 2025 Orchid Show in person. The theme of this years show was Mexican Modernism, featuring a vibrant display of flora and architectural design, showcasing thousands of orchids inspired by architect Luis Barragan. It was a wonderful day for a stroll around the gardens both inside and out. I hope you enjoy this virtual tour!
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| Main Conservatory |
The New York Botanical Garden was established in 1891, inspired by botanist Nathaniel Lord Britton and his wife Elizabeth, who were moved by a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in England. Determined to create a similar institution in the U.S., they rallied support from civic leaders and scientists, eventually securing a 250-acre site in Bronx Park. The land, rich with native forest and ecological diversity, provided a perfect canvas for a public garden that would blend scientific research with natural beauty. By the early 20th century, NYBG had become a cornerstone of botanical science in North America, featuring extensive herbariums, research labs, and a commitment to education and conservation. Its centerpiece, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, completed in 1902 is the home of thousands of tropical plants, seasonal displays, and the ever-expanding orchid collection.
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| 2025 Orchid Show |
Though NYBG’s orchid collection began long before the 21st century, it wasn’t until 2002 that the Orchid Show as we know it began. Created as a way to draw visitors during the winter months, the show quickly became a beloved annual tradition. Each year, the Haupt Conservatory is transformed into a botanical wonderland filled with thousands of blooming orchids from around the world.
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2025 Orchid Show
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And beyond the orchid show…While at the Conservatory, visit the numerous garden rooms, each featuring a different type of landscape, including the tropical rainforest, woodland garden and the desert garden.
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| Tropical Rainforest-Bromeliad |
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| Daffodil Walk |
After enjoying the orchid show and various gardens in the Conservatory, we took a leisurely stroll down Daffodil Walk, exploring Daffodils and Cherry trees all in a glorious bloom and Forsythia too, taking in all the beautiful works mother nature has to offer.
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| Cherry Trees in Bloom |
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| Forsythia in Bloom |
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| Enid A. Haupt Conservatory |
The Orchid Show is more than a feast for the senses. It also serves as a platform for conservation and education. Orchids are one of the most diverse plant families on Earth, with many species threatened by habitat loss and illegal trade. NYBG uses the show as an opportunity to spotlight these issues and showcase its role in orchid research and preservation. Botanists at the Garden work year-round to study orchid genetics, develop propagation techniques, and collaborate with international organizations to protect wild species. The show helps fund these efforts while engaging the public with workshops, lectures, and interactive experiences that deepen appreciation for these complex plants. I hope you enjoyed This Month in the Garden and highlights of the 2025 NYBT Orchid Show!
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee @A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, © Copyright 2010-2025. All rights reserved.
