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Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle March 15, 2026

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This is a 23rd annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Mr. Flower Fantastic is a self-taught artist. He got his start guerrilla-style, crafting floral art installations on the streets of New York. He grew up in Queens, New York, where his love of flowers began in his mother’s garden. Over time, he taught himself floral design and began experimenting across creative mediums, eventually merging his passion for sneakers with his floral work. His signature mask and gloves, originally worn to manage his allergy to flowers, became part of his identity, allowing the focus to stay on the art rather than the artist. Mr. Flower Fantastic has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of contemporary art, florals, and street culture, making a name for himself. This is a fun, unique show and is on through April 26th.

I Can Buy Myself Flowers March 3, 2024

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 I have been attending the annual Orchid Show at the NYBG for a number of years. This year’s inspiring show was like no other. The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids. The bold fun designs of New York’s rising stars of the stitch with work by Collina Strada by Hillary Taymour, Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng, and FLWR PSTL by Kristen Alpaugh all fashionistas who have created dramatic, picture-perfect floral displays at the Garden that capture the orchid’s best side. In our Instagrammable world NYBG gives you a chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flair, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG. My buddy was decked out in floral finery. The best I could do was switch out my usual black turtleneck for a purple one. I encourage you to go see this festive show which is on thru April 21, 2024.