The New York Botanical Garden will host their 7th annual orchid show beginning this month. This year’s event is titled, The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern and it has been designed by Miami-based landscape architect Raymond Jungles, who was inspired by his years of work with renowned Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. Mesmerizing and seductive displays are set in the lush tropical setting of a contemporary Brazilian garden in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Throughout the Conservatory, fountains, pools, and colorful mosaics are combined with graceful palms, delicate orchids, bromeliads other native plants of Brazil that will transport visitors to an exotic locale.
The Orchid Show will be an opportunity to experience Brazilian culture. During the opening weekend, visitors can listen to Brazilian guitar, learn about Brazilian cooking, and watch a performance of Samba!
The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern opens February 28, 2009.
Additional Resources:
New York Botanical Garden
The Orchid Show Blog
ArtPlantae Today 