Today is the inauguration of the annual Mille et Une Orchidées
Exhibition at Jardin des Plants.
Yesterday I was drawing ✍️ like mad at the preview
In the jungle 🌴
Of la Grande Serres.
Watch a short video of the delicious experience visiting it.
I kept stripping off my jacket, coat 🧥…wish I’d worn a bathing suit🩱
Ok, I’m exaggerating but what a nice change from the current 28 degrees outside. And surely the fastest route to the Maldives Islands without an airplane ✈️ I was loving ❤️ every moment of the steamy heat.
The 12th edition highlights the natural environments where orchids live, through the use of photography to capture orchids in 12 different places around the world 🌍
Usually the live plant is placed nearby, but Vanilla orchids bloom once a year.
And inconveniently not in February in time for the 1001 orchid exhibit. How dare they?
Are you an orchid grower, collector or just an admirer?
“FYI in France 🇫🇷 there are about 160 species of orchids, not even counting natural hybrids. All these orchids are protected, whether nationally or regionally. Overseas More than 1000 species of orchids bloom on the tropical French islands. The vast majority of these species are called "epiphytes", that attach themselves to a tree!”
Or a jungle lover? You will love ❤️ Jardin des Plantes 🪴
The exhibit is on through March 10 and a don’t-miss if you are in Paris.
we've got tickets for early march...can't wait.. have never been inside the greenhouses before
ReplyDeleteOh it is thrilling! I’m so happy to hear you’re going 👏👏👏
DeleteI love orchids…unfortunately I’ve had no luck cultivating them. Too cold at chez nous peut être?
ReplyDeleteWould love to see this exhibit, and enjoy the tropical ambiance, at Jardin des Plantes. Adore your sketches, Carol!