Orchids for Everyone | Gardening Class

Do you love orchids? Want to learn how to care for them in your home? Discover how with this perfect class for orchid beginners. Learn what orchids are easiest to care for, what to look for when purchasing orchids, different growing media, watering techniques and more! If you already have questions about orchids you have at home, bring some pictures with you for a quick consultation.  

Meet your instructor: Donna Lipowicz!

Donna Lipowicz has been growing, showing, and sharing her knowledge about orchids for over 30 years while living in Western New York. She studied for three years at the Toronto Judging Center of the American Orchid Society as a student judge and is currently both the President of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and First Vice President of the Mid-America Orchid Congress. Donna grows nearly 100 orchids year round at her home while assisting in the care and cultivation of the Botanical Gardens’ extensive orchid collection. Her favorite orchids to grow include lady slippers, vandas, phalaenopsis, and cattleyas.