The New York Botanical Garden
200th St and Kazimiroff Blvd
718.817.8700
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The Orchid Show
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Feb 28, 2009 – Apr 12, 2009
Tuesdays–Sundays (10am–6pm)
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- Price
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$20
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Note:
Guided tours of the exhibit take place Wednesdays-Fridays at 2:30pm. A number of talks, workshops, and book signings are also scheduled in conjunction with the show. See the website for full details.
The recession might have trampled your plans for a tropical getaway, but that doesn't mean you can't still pretend. As spring struggles to rear its head, the flowers are already in bloom at the New York Botanical Garden, where an intersection of flora and design provide a portal to more exotic climes. Far from focusing on everyday orchids alone, Brazilian Modern explores the full family range, presenting specimens that vary from curiously unusual to genuinely minuscule. Set among mosaics, waterfalls, and a host of other Brazilian plants, it's all quite dazzling — and thanks to the onsite shop, you can even take home a non-pretend souvenir or two.
