Gardening Notes: Orchid, bonsai show opens today at Phipps
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Phalaenopsis orchids will be on display during the Phipps show.
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Orchids of every color, shape and size are joined by miniature versions of tropical plants in Phipps Conservatory's annual Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, which opens today and runs through March 4 at the glasshouse in Oakland.
For the show, some rarer orchids go on display and lovely examples from Phipps renowned collection are scattered throughout the conservatory's rooms. Alongside the Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilums, visitors will find tiny potted bonsai trees wired and pruned to imitate the growth habits of their mature counterparts.
Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 10 p.m. Fridays. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and students with valid ID, $9 for children ages 2-18 and free for members and children under 2. Visitors who wear tropical flower shirts on Sundays in February receive a 50 percent discount on admission. Information: www.phipps.conservatory.org .
Thinking about your garden? Then plan to attend the annual free class "Let's Talk about Gardening" at the Buffalo Inn in South Park at 7 p.m. Feb. 7.
Bring your catalogs and questions about plants, tools, insects and whatever else. Penn State master gardeners will be on hand to help and Penn State soil test kits will be available.
This class is sponsored by Allegheny County Parks and co-sponsored by Penn State Co-operative Extension. No registration is needed. Information: 412-835-1201.
A Landscape Integrated Pest Management Seminar will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Chadwick, One Wexford Square, McCandless (15090).
Topics will include pesticides, weeds, plant selection and lawns. Speakers include PG garden columnist Sandy Feather, Nancy Bosold, Chris Becker, Art Gover and other Penn State Extension staff.
Cost for the full day with lunch is $60, afternoon only with lunch $45 and afternoon only no lunch $30.
Register at http://extension.psu.edu/events or by calling 877-489-1398.
First Published January 14, 2012 12:00 am
