Ravenvision Orchid Experience

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Help with Growing and Caring for Orchids in Canada

Growing supplies Fir bark Sphagnum Coconut Husk Charcoal Specialized mixes and more		Information on Orchids and their Care: Directory of Orchid Articles Database of Orchid Websites Image Bank of Orchid Photos

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Botanical Photography - Image Bank

Internationally recognized orchid photographers Jay Norris and Robin Mclaughlin present an ever growing bank of images of the finest plants in North America. This database is rapidly becoming on of the largest orchid image resources on the net. Catalogued are photos of blooms from all the major genera such as: Bulbophyllum, Cattleya, Cirrhopetalum, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Doritaenopsis, Epidendrum, Lycaste, Masdevallia, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis, Phragmipedium, Rhynchostylis, Vanda, Zygopetalum, and Restrepia. Plus many many more. Photos are Available in a variety of matted enlargements as well as greeting cards and even fridge magnets. Licenses for digital downloads are also available.

Image Bank of Orchid Photography

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Ravenvision will be at
Southern Ontario Orchid Society Annual Show

Toronto Botanical Gardens

February 13 and 14, 2010

We will have some amazing photography and a good selection orchid growing supplies.

Check our calendar for other shows.

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The Orchid Challenge

NEW: Think you know about orchids? Take the Orchid Challenge. Try to identify 20 images from our image bank. This is a great opportinity to test your knowledge of orchids. If you are part of the AOS student judging program you should certainly give this a try. Its a great way to learn to identify the major genera and speices.

**This game is still being tested, so you may encounter an error - but have fun!

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Orchid Website Database List of orchid Abreviations Where to buy orchids Orchid Growing Information Orchid Supplies View Orchid Videos

Orchid Research and Resources From researching hybrids to learning about culture to finding rare plants for sale, this is a listing of some of the important resources availalble. If you are looking for information on a specific plant, or trying to find douglas fir bark to pot up your new phalaenopsis, this is the place to start. Hobbyists will find a great selection of the highest quality growing media for your orchids in convenient sizes. Small bags will re-pot one 6 inch pot. Medium bags will pot approximately 3 6-inch pots. This is ideal for home growers who don't have the space to store orchid supplies. The orchid mix is an idea blend of fir bark, sphagnum, perlite and charcoal. These products are available through our Orchid Supplies Page .

 

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Travel Logs

Guatemala The annual orchid show in Coban, Vera Paz, Guatemala draws judges from all over North America. Jay Norris has attended for the past two years. He has seen and photographed the magnificence of this Central American country.

Robin in Newfoundland August 2007 found Robin Mclaughlin touring around Newfoundland and discovering the Woody Point Writer's Festival. Read her accounts of being on the Rock with her monther and seeing the wonders of Gros Morne National Park. Its a highly entertaining report in words and photos of this vastly underappreciated jewel of Canadiana.

 

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Orchid News from Google 11 Mar 10, 05:03:17 From fluffy robes to female-only floors, more hotels are catering to women - Vancouver Sun From fluffy robes to female-only floors, more hotels are catering to women Vancouver Sun They come with Aveda bath products, yoga mats and fresh orchids. Hotels know that businesswomen are a lucrative market: high-income, fiercely loyal and ... and more » 11 Mar 10, 06:03:40 Sabah's Orchids Set To Bloom In The International Arena - Bernama Sabah's Orchids Set To Bloom In The International Arena Bernama KOTA KINABALU, March 11 (Bernama) -- Sabah's exotic orchids are poised to bloom at the Chelsea Flower Show, dubbed the world's most famous flower show, ... 10 Mar 10, 08:03:42 Weekend Top 10: Orchids, whales, 'Cats' and more - Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Weekend Top 10: Orchids, whales, 'Cats' and more Los Angeles Times Musician and producer Danger Mouse (nee Brian Burton) and Shins frontman James Mercer might seem like an odd pairing, but the two have been fans of each ... and more » 11 Mar 10, 04:03:10 Flower grower opens business bringing orchids back from the dead - Mainichi Daily News Mainichi Daily News Flower grower opens business bringing orchids back from the dead Mainichi Daily News Moth orchids with IC tags are pictured at Matsumura Yoran in Chuo, Yamanashi Prefecture. (Mainichi) KOFU -- An orchid grower here will launch Japan's first ... 11 Mar 10, 02:03:52 Orchids on display at Pecanland Mall - Monroe News Star Orchids on display at Pecanland Mall Monroe News Star The Northeast Louisiana Orchid Society is having its biennial Orchid Show at Center Court at Pecanland Mall Friday through Sunday. ... 10 Mar 10, 04:03:14 See Cuba bloom in Bronx - New York Daily News New York Daily News See Cuba bloom in Bronx New York Daily News The result of the joint effort is the glorious “Cuba in Flower,” a tropical explosion in the Bronx of thousands of orchids and lush greenery on view through ... 10 Mar 10, 09:03:16 Orchid Show - Santa Barbara Independent Santa Barbara Independent Orchid Show Santa Barbara Independent One of the best in the nation, Santa Barbara's very own Orchid Show and Sale is coming this weekend. Intoxicating scents, eye-popping ... 08 Mar 10, 12:03:53 Ghost orchid comes back from extinction - The Guardian Ghost orchid comes back from extinction The Guardian Ghost orchids, declared extinct in the UK last year, have recently been sighted in this country. Photograph: BerndH Three species thought to be extinct have ... and more » 08 Mar 10, 01:03:29 Orchid day to promote breast cancer awareness - Malay Mail Orchid day to promote breast cancer awareness Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR: Known for its strength and resilience, it is no wonder the orchid flower was chosen to signify women of all ages at risk of being afflicted ... and more » 09 Mar 10, 03:03:01 It's orchids' time to shine - The News Journal It's orchids' time to shine The News Journal The orchids don't play nearly as nice, says Lee Alyanakian, Longwood's senior gardener and lead orchid grower. She points to one of the show's centerpiece ... Who has fallen off the bandwagon?Aberdeen Press and Journal all 3 news articles »

 

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