Mabuhay and Warm Greetings in the World of Plants!
The Philippine Orchid Society, together with the country’s major horticultural organizations, the Quezon City Government and the Department of Agriculture, will host the 4th Flora Filipina International Expo 2015 at Quezon City Hall grounds (Lagoon and Orchidarium area) from February 26 to March 9, 2015. The theme of the this year’s event is “Enriching Lives and Building Opportunities Through Floriculture".
Landscaped Pocket Gardens are one of the main attractions of the Expo. Come visit the Flora Filipina to gain ideas on how to landscape your garden or vacant space.
The show is expected to be one of Southeast Asia’s biggest gardening and plant event, which envisions to gather under one single international gardening event horticulturists, flower and plant connoisseurs, collectors or rare plants, traders, suppliers, landscapers, architects, manufacturers and traders of gardening tools, fertilizers, pesticides, garden equipment, environmental government and non-government organizations, private and government universities and colleges, government departments and agencies, foreign embassies, including local and foreign visitors.
A Landscape Exhibit with Bromeliads and Tillandsias. This plant group lasts for more than a month on display!
There will also be a plant competition which ranges from orchids, flowering plants, ferns, palms, cycads, bromeliads, aroids, flowering vines, annuals and perennials, and other ornamental plants. There is also a landscape booth competition. The said event intends to foster camaraderie and to enhance the competitive spirits among local and international growers, in the same way promote related products and services such as agricultural produce, books, magazines, plant related items, fertilizers, garden accessories, landscaping services, floral fashion accessories, and herbal and organic products.
Blooming orchids are one of the most preferred accent plants as they have vibrant colors and some even have pleasant scents.
The Expo will be highlighted by an Opening Ceremony on February 25, 2015, and will be followed by a 2-day scientific conference from February 26 & 27 at the Great Eastern Hotel (formerly Aberdeen Court) at 1403 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. The conference will tackle various topics on the current trends and prospects of the Philippine and Southeast Asian ornamental plant industry, from the Philippines’ respected authorities and resource speakers, including a few foreign guest speakers. A field trip to various horticultural farms and nurseries will be arranged on the 28th of February for both foreign and local guests. There will be an exposition or trade show during the whole duration from February 26 – March 9, 2015, which will also include a free daily lecture series at the show site around 2:00pm to 5:00pm on various plant groups.
In connection with this, we are inviting everyone to come and visit the upcoming FLORA FILIPINA EXPO. Hoping to see you in the upcoming event. Thank you very much!
A Beautiful and Colorful Exhibit by Ms. Vangie Go
Article by: Norberto R. Bautista
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norby.bautista@gmail.com
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