English Gardens is hosting our 15th Annual Orchid Festival the second weekend of February: Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2017. This annual event includes free seminars both days and a make it and take it workshop where participants will leave with a beautiful orchid garden they’ve created.

Nearly 15 varieties of orchids will be on display, including: Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Epidendrum, Masdevallia, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum, Phaleanopsis and exotic varieties.

Free seminars include:

Orchids 101 & Repotting Demo
Saturday, February 11, 2017
11 a.m.
Held at all English Gardens stores
Orchid experts will provide an overview of this most popular plant, plus demonstrate re-potting techniques.

Orchids 201 & Repotting Demo
Saturday, February 11, 2017
1 p.m.
Held at all English Gardens stores
Orchid experts will share more information on orchids, plus demonstrate re-potting techniques.

Saturday’s speakers include:
Ann Arbor: Kathy Mykolajenko, past president of the Michigan Orchid Society;
Clinton Twp: Yvonne Whiteley, orchid hobbyist and active member of the Michigan Orchid Society;
Dearborn Heights: Joe Peterson, past president of the Michigan Orchid Society;
Eastpointe: Patti DeMaire, orchid hobbyist and member of the Orchid Society;
Royal Oak: Betty Clindinning, orchid hobbyist and member of the Michigan Orchid Society; and
West Bloomfield: Carolyn Butcher, orchid hobbyist and trustee of the Orchid Society.

The seminars will be repeated on Sunday:

Orchids 101 & Repotting Demo
Sunday, February 12, 2017
1 p.m.
Held at all English Gardens stores

Orchids 201 & Repotting Demo
Sunday, February 12, 2017
3 p.m.
Held at all English Gardens stores

Sunday’s speakers include:
Ann Arbor: Kathy Mykolajenko
Clinton Twp: Patti DeMaire
Dearborn Heights: Betty Clindinning
Eastpointe: Yvonne Whiteley
Royal Oak: Carolyn Butcher
West Bloomfield: Nikki Klutz, orchid hobbyist and past program coordinator of the Michigan Orchid Society.

Register in advance to attend the workshop and create a beautiful orchid garden.

Make It & Take It Workshop: Orchid Garden
Saturday, February 11, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Fee: $29.99
Value: $49.99
Held at English Gardens stores in Ann Arbor, Clinton Twp., Dearborn Heights, Royal Oak and West Bloomfield.
We’ll provide all the materials and inspiration for you to create your own garden to take home. Advance registration required.
Sign up in-store or online at EnglishGardens.com. 

For more information, contact one of the six English Gardens stores.
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