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Missouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2007

MBG: Orchid Show 2007

Government & Organizations Non-Profit
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every day
Episodes
12
Years Active
2006
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3# – How are the orchids cared for behind the scenes?

3# – How are the orchids cared for behind the scenes?

Voice: Babs Wagner

I’m Babs Wagner, the horticulturist in charge of the Garden’s orchid collection. Behind the scenes in the greenhouse, we tend thousands of plants. For the orchid show, I display as…
00:01:14  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
4# – How many orchids are in the Garden's collection?

4# – How many orchids are in the Garden's collection?

Voice: Jim Cocos, Vice President of Horticulture
Resource: Public Relations fact sheet

I’m Jim Cocos, Vice President of Horticulture. This Garden’s orchid collection is one of the largest and finest…
00:00:38  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
9# – Where can I find information on how to grow orchids?

9# – Where can I find information on how to grow orchids?

Voice: Bob Vander Linden, volunteer in the orchid range
Resources: Kemper Center fact sheets, Plant Doctor

I’m Bob Vander Linden, a Master Gardener volunteer in the orchid range. Here at the Garden,…
00:01:06  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
2# – How is the orchid show at the Garden created?

2# – How is the orchid show at the Garden created?

Voice: Pat Scace, exhibit designer

I’m Pat Scace, the exhibit designer in the Floral Display Department. Would you believe it takes a full year to plan and prepare for this orchid show?! After we ch…
00:01:05  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
10# – Where can orchids be purchased?

10# – Where can orchids be purchased?

Voice: Jan Simons, Vice President of Retail Operations

I’m Jan Simons, Vice President of Retail Operations. Stop by the Garden Gate Shop and check out our great selection of potted orchids, and ever…
00:00:38  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
11# – What else is there to see at the Garden?

11# – What else is there to see at the Garden?

Voice: Lisa Brandon, Public Relations Manager

I’m Lisa Brandon, Public Relations Manager. After you enjoy the orchid show, stop by our historic Linnean House, outside the Ridgway Center. From now un…
00:00:52  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
8# – Where can orchids be seen throughout the year at the Garden?

8# – Where can orchids be seen throughout the year at the Garden?

Voice: Jenn Wolff, Exhibit and Information Coordinator

Hello, I’m Jennifer Wolff, Exhibit and Information Coordinator at the Garden. A portion of our orchid collection is always on display throughou…
00:00:44  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
12# – Please leave us your feedback.

12# – Please leave us your feedback.

Voice: Dr. Peter H. Raven, president

Thank you for visiting The Art of Orchids. We certainly hope you’ve enjoyed your experience.

This audio tour is being offered as a pilot to enhance your visit t…
00:00:32  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
6# – Where do orchids originate and how do they grow?

6# – Where do orchids originate and how do they grow?

Voice: Dr. Jim Solomon, curator of the herbarium
Resource: Talking Orchid script, Bulletin articles, 2005 <#38> 2006 Orchid Show brochures

Hi, I’m Dr. Jim Solomon, curator of the herbarium here at t…
00:01:29  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
1# – Welcome from Dr. Peter Raven

1# – Welcome from Dr. Peter Raven

voice: Dr. Peter H. Raven
Welcome to the Garden and to our fabulous “The Art of Orchids” show. I’m Peter Raven, president of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Our talented horticulture and design staff…
00:00:42  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
5# – What is the history of the Garden's orchid collection?

5# – What is the history of the Garden's orchid collection?

Voice: Andrew Colligan, archivist and historian
Resources: Public Relations fact sheet, Bulletin articles, Kemper Center handout

I’m Andrew Colligan, the Garden’s archivist and historian. The Misso…
00:01:13  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
7# – What are the threats to orchids growing in the wild?

7# – What are the threats to orchids growing in the wild?

Voice: Dr. Peter H. Raven, president
Resources: 2005 Orchid Island brochure

If you read the bestseller The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, then you not only would have been highly entertained but you…
00:01:36  |   Sun 01 Jan 2006
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