MO Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to visit any season of the year, but it's a special treat during the wintertime. Aside from witch hazel, very little was in bloom outside on the grounds during our recent trip there. There were many blossoming plants found inside the building exhibits, however. The most showy of all the flowers could be viewed at the orchid show. This annual event is currently underway in the Orthwein Floral Hall and may be visited through March 24. The multi-sensory experience is enough to lift anyone's winter spirits!
All of the showcased orchids belong to MO Botanical Garden. The first specimens were given to Mr. Henry Shaw in 1876 and ever since Shaw's Garden (AKA MO Botanical) has continued to increase the collection with all varieties, including rare and unusual ones. Today they have more than 6,000 orchids!
After walking among these beauties, I felt inspired to grow a few more. I have one orchid and while I enjoy growing it, I am realistic enough to realize that my thumb may not be that green! Instead, I will appreciate all of the lovely specimens at MO Botanical Garden.
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I used my Waterlogue application for this orchid picture.
Blessings to you!
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