Who doesn’t like orchids? Really, they are just amazing flowers. I wanted to let you know about an Orchid and Tropical Plant Presentation coming up on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. There will be a Social Hour  from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The location for this event is Posada El Quijote in Escazu. The best part…it’s free!

The variety of orchids and their care, along with a presentation of other tropical plants. will be discussed. The presentation will be led by Cristiana, owner of the nursery Vivero Floraventura near the Multiplaza in Escazu. Orchids will be on display with some available between 2500 and 4000 colones. Attendees are really encouraged to bring a healthy orchid or orchid in need of care to share in the discussion. Information on care and growing of other tropical plants will be provided.

Furthermore, the National Expo on Orchids will be held in San Jose the second week of March. Our orchid presentation should assist in knowing more about what you will see at the National Expo.

The months of March and April are also when orchids are most on display at Lancaster Gardens, just outside of Cartago. Lancaster also displays hundreds of bromeliads too.  The labyrinthine gardens are run by the biology department of the University of Costa Rica.

Orchids bloom all year and many communities have their own orchid society  and shows. Alajuela this year will be having their show at the Institute of Alajuela between October 6 and 8 from 9-3 p.m. daily.

For further information contact Pat Bliss at 289-8638 or e-mail her. She’ll be able to send you a map and directions for Posada el Quijote.