The Eldest and I went to visit the Patterns In Bloom an Orchid Exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. The exhibit combined the fun and colorful sculpture blooms of Molly Gambardella with the Garden's annual orchid display in the Limonaia and the Orangerie. The exhibit was on display until March 17, 2024.
Besides beautiful orchids, there was also lots of tropical plants and flowers.
A water feature with a Greenman or Greenwoman
A beautiful Hibiscus
Climbing Roses
Polka Dot Begonia
I didn't know Lady Slippers were in the orchid family.
After wandering among the flowers we stopped for lunch at the Farmer and Fork Cafe next to the gift shop. The Eldest had a chicken roulade salad with iced tea
I had the chicken salad sandwich, a pickle spear, chips and a Polar seltzer water. Polar Seltzer is made in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Orchids are spectacular flowers. I’m always amazed at the range of colors that show up in orchid shows, as commercial ones sold in ordinary flower displays are usually limited to shades of purple (orchid) or white. Nice photos.
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The Eldest gave me a gorgeous, bright blue orchid. We were disappointed to find out the color came from dye and once the blossoms passed, the orchid would be white the next time it bloomed.
DeleteWow! Such wonderful blooms there. Your lunch looks good and I'm glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteWe had a nice outing
Deletethanks for sharing, especially today, first day of spring
ReplyDeleteand it’s a balmy 29 🤬😼🙀
Fun and Yum! 😊
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DeleteBeautiful flowers! And I really love the Greenman!!
ReplyDeleteI was so tempted to bring him to the Zensical garden
DeleteWonderful orcids, but I have no luck with them at home! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThe Eldest gave me one. It's putting out new leaves, but no stem for the blooms. I suppose new leaves is a good sign it's not dead yet
DeleteOh, I would have happily tagged along on your outing. I love botanical gardens. Glad you had quality time with the Eldest.
ReplyDeleteThey are just such nice places to visit especially for those of us who have black thumbs
DeleteWhat a lovely outing! The orchids are gorgeous. I had never seen a yellow orchid. Very unusual. Let's hope that is not a dye.
ReplyDeleteYour food looks delish. Especially the chicken roulade.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
The orchids were all true colors
DeleteI´m a day late, but what a very happy post to start a new day!!! Today (March 20th) is the begin of Spring in Germany.
ReplyDeleteSo... thank you for the smiles - and ohhhh, does the food look yummiest!
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DeleteThose orchids are gorgeous CJ. I’d heard that lady slippers were orchids but forgotten. And your lunch looks yummy. Hope it doesn’t stay too cold. It’s o Lu I. The 40s here in Greece this morning but it keeps
ReplyDeleteThe tourist numbers down. 👍
My eyes turned green. Can't wait to hear about your trip!
DeleteBeautiful blooms, and your lunch looks tasty too.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan