We went into Washington DC today - as it turned out it was not the best day to go as the metro was undergoing scheduled maintenance with single line working - so not very quick in either direction!
We called in to the National Botanical Garden to have a look at an exhibition of photographs 'Flora of the National Parks'. Again we were a little unlucky as there was a yoga class in progress in the gallery where the photos were on show!
However, the garden will shortly host a major orchid show 'Focus on Orchids' from 27 February and so, although we were too early for that today, in preparation for the show there were more orchids in the greenhouse, including some unusual ones such as this Cradle Orchid..
To really understand how it got its name, you have to take a peek inside..
Others that caught our eye..
I expect that we will be visiting again once the new exhibit is open at the end of the month!
Some lovely orchids especially that Cradle Orchid. Worth going back I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThe Cradle Orchid we know as Anguloa but can see why hey call it cradle orchid. M and P have some in their greenhouse. The last Cymbidium is spectacular
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