Triangle Orchid Society is proud to present these premier orchid vendors
Located in the heart of North Carolina, Seagrove Orchids is a full-service greenhouse catering to novice and seasoned orchid growers. Our wide variety of orchids and potting supplies help make this your one stop for orchids. Expert advice is offered. Repotting is done on site by our experienced crew. Linda Thorne started Seagrove Orchids twenty-four years ago and welcomes you to visit her greenhouse any time of the year. There is always something in bloom and smelling delicious. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm and all other days by appointment.
Offerings include: Phalaenopsis, Phragmipediums, Cattleyas – standard and mini cats, Paphiopedilums, Laelias, Oncidiums and intergenerics, Angraecoids, Dendrobiums, Bulbophyllum alliance, Phaius, Cymbidiums, and many orchid species. Many will be available at the Show.
3451 Brower Mill Road, Seagrove, NC 27341. (336-879-6677)
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Peter Breed was born in the Netherlands and grew up in the flower bulb field. His family has been in the flower bulb business for four generations and currently have the largest bulb collection in the world. His father was just recently knighted by their Queen for his work in saving certain species from extinction.
Peter attended the Horticulture school in Rijnsburg and graduated in 1984. Peter also graduated with a four-year horticulture degree from Tuinbouwschool Lisse. Then he moved to Raleigh, NC to join the horticulture faculty at NC State University to conduct a research project on the use of flower bulbs.
Over time Peter became more interested in orchids and joined Dr. David McDaniel to build Orchid Classics, a company that grows, hybridizes, wholesales and does Orchid installation displays with its own laboratory!
Currently Peter is a Norfolk Master Gardener. Peter also takes pleasure in flower arranging which have been seen at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk Yacht Club, Botanical Gardens, and the Washington National Gallery of arts.
Peter will be setting up an impressive display of Vandas and other species for sale at the Show.
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of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Bob has been growing orchids, especially Cattleya orchids, since he was first smitten by the orchid bug in 1985. After he moved to North Carolina in 1998, Carrboro Tropicals has been his conception. His passion is to constantly become a better orchid grower and learn to adapt his orchid growing skills to whatever growing environment he has available to him.
Most of Bob’s plants were grown from tiny seedlings because starting with small plants is what excites him most about orchid growing. Then when those plants become large, he is ready to pass them along to free up more space for new seedlings.
Bob also answers Cattleya culture questions in the “Cattleya Culture” Facebook group he facilitates.
The greenhouses at Carrboro Tropicals are filled with thousands of orchid plants in all stages of growth and are open to visitors 7 days a week by appointment only.
3261 NC Highway 54 W. Chapel Hill NC (919.428.0010)
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Introducing our two newest vendors. Welcome!
of Durham, North Carolina
Riverwood Orchids Farm is a specialty greenhouse and nursery dedicated to the appreciation, cultivation, and care of exceptional orchids. Founded and operated by Sara Gallis, CEO, Riverwood Orchids Farm offers a carefully selected collection of rare and distinctive orchids for sale, providing orchid enthusiasts and collectors with access to unique plants that are not always readily available. In addition to orchid sales, Riverwood Orchids Farm provides temporary and permanent plant boarding services, offering a safe and carefully managed environment for orchids when their owners need specialized care or a place to maintain their collections. Whether you are searching for a rare orchid to add to your collection or need a trusted home for your plants, Riverwood Orchids Farm combines specialized knowledge, attentive care, and a genuine passion for orchids.
4600 Cole Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27705 (919-619-9797) by appointment only.
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of Haines City, Florida
Miranda Orchids is dedicated to offering some of the finest Brazilian orchid species, with a special focus on the Cattleya alliance. Here, they have a collection that features exceptional orchids imported directly from Brazil, complemented by high-quality plants propagated from extensive collections in Florida and other locations. At Miranda’s Orchids, they are committed to providing orchid enthusiasts with beautiful, healthy, and carefully selected Cattleyas of exceptional quality, bringing the unique beauty and diversity of Brazilian orchids to collectors and growers.