Discover the fascinating world of orchid exhibiting in this hands-on class designed for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Learn the fundamentals of orchid care, including watering, light, fertilization, and grooming techniques that help plants look their best on the show bench. You'll also explore the basics of orchid judging, exhibition preparation, and what judges look for in award-worthy specimens.
During the first class meeting, each participant will receive an orchid to take home and cultivate through the season. Then, return in February to refine your plant and care before the exciting opportunity to enter your plant in the Philadelphia Flower Show.
Whether you're new to orchids or hoping to showcase your growing skills, this class will provide the knowledge and confidence to help your orchid shine.
Location
Grove Studio 104 & 105
Instructor
Barb Schmidt
Barb Schmidt has been raising orchids for the last 20 years, maintains an orchid website at basorchidcare.com, and teaches orchid classes throughout the country. Currently, she is the Vice President of the American Orchid Society and Vice Chair of the Orchid Classes for the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show. In October of 2025, Schmidt joined the Longwood Gardens family as a Part Time Instructor.
