ORCHID FEST

Reiman Gardens is giving central Iowans a unique event to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day this year - the first annual Orchid Fest on Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14, 2010. Saturday hours will be 10 AM – 4:30 PM and Sunday hours will be 11 AM – 4:30 PM.

Most people regard the orchid as a beautiful, exotic and romantic flower, but it also has a spectacular history that includes passionate efforts to locate, catalogue and create the flowers that we enjoy today. At the Reiman Gardens’ Orchid Fest, visitors will be able to enjoy viewing a selection of orchid varieties and purchase orchid plants as well. One or more speakers are planned for each day, as well as a Question and Answer booth staffed by the Central Iowa Orchid Society, providing novices and experienced orchid growers with the opportunity to interact with others who “speak the language of Orchids”.

In addition to the Orchid Fest, visitors may enjoy the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, featuring native butterflies from six continents, the Conservatory and our Gift Shop, bursting with unique items, including sustainable jewelry, wind chimes, hand-made lotions and soaps, cookbooks, home décor and more.

For more information about activities at Reiman Gardens, call (515) 294-2710, e-mail reimangardens@iastate.edu, or visit www.reimangardens.com