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Missouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2009

MBG: Orchid Show 2009 - Experience the color, beauty, and fragrance of orchids in bloom in the middle of winter at the 2009 orchid show. “Henry’s Garden” celebrates the Garden’s 150th anniversary and will feature over 800 orchids from the Garden’s world-renowned collection displayed in a formal Victorian setting.

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2# – Has the orchid collection ever been in danger?

The Missouri Botanical Garden has a long and proud history, but our orchids didn’t always grow here. Back in 1926, the collection was threatened by dirty city air from coal smoke and industrial pollution. So, the Garden moved them 30 miles west, to Gray Summit, Missouri, at what is now the Shaw...

Published 01/26/09

3# – Where else has the Garden’s orchid collection been displayed?

The Garden’s orchid collection has a historic connection with one of St. Louis’s longest standing traditions. The Veiled Prophet Parade is one of the country’s oldest parades. The first one was held in 1878, sponsored by a group of civic leaders who wanted to promote St. Louis commerce. It was...

Published 01/26/09

8# – Where can I learn how to grow orchids?

The Garden offers a number of sources for plant care advice. You can call us on weekday mornings at (314) 577-5143. For fact sheets prepared by the Kemper Center for Home Gardening, go online to www.gardeninghelp.org. Stop by the Kemper Center to use reference materials or ask for guide sheets on...

Published 01/26/09

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