phipps conservatory – Doug Oster https://dougoster.com Everyone has a garden story, I'd love to tell yours Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:25:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.1 https://dougoster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Vegetables-scaled-1-32x32.jpg phipps conservatory – Doug Oster https://dougoster.com 32 32 This beautiful orchid reveals a touching story https://dougoster.com/this-beautiful-orchid-reveals-a-touching-story/ https://dougoster.com/this-beautiful-orchid-reveals-a-touching-story/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:25:55 +0000 https://dougoster.com/?p=729 This orchid has a very special story.

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]]> When I posted a picture of this orchid from The Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, I discovered the special story behind the flower.

It was named for Carolyn Smith Bolton, a local orchid grower. Find out how this plant can to bear her name.

Carolyn Smith Bolton holds one of George Hatfield’s orchids.

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]]> https://dougoster.com/this-beautiful-orchid-reveals-a-touching-story/feed/ 0 Phipps to reopen as seen on PTL https://dougoster.com/phipps-to-reopen-as-seen-on-ptl/ https://dougoster.com/phipps-to-reopen-as-seen-on-ptl/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:12:54 +0000 http://dougoster.wpengine.com/?p=337 Phipps is reopening!

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]]> Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will reopen on Saturday June 13, 2020. In this segment from Pittsburgh Today Live, Doug learns of new safety protocols and tours the Summer Flower Show with associate director of exhibits Jordyn Melino.

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