By Matt Hall
B103 Rockford
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ROCKFORD — Get a break from winter and see what’s in bloom.
The annual In Full Bloom Orchid Display is returning to Nicholas Conservatory Feb. 8 through March 6. Hundreds of Orchids will be on display in the warm tropical exhibition area.
This year’s theme for the display is “Singapore Rain” and features decorative Asian umbrellas and bamboo among the orchids. You can also take part in a new audio/text tour, which is available in English and Spanish.
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If you’re looking to take some home, Anything Orchids from Frankfort will have a variety of beautiful and unique plants available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12-13.
An Orchids for Beginners workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, where you can learn the basics with resident orchid enthusiast and volunteer Dave Picken. The registration fee of $10 for non-members (free for members) includes admission to the conservatory’s orchid display. Due to limited capacity for this workshop, pre-registration is required at nicholasconservatory.