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The Art of Orchids audio-commentary

Hearing is Believing
Learn about the fascinating history of orchids at the Garden, the threat to orchids in the wild, and also how to acquire and care for your own orchids, while you experience the breathtaking beauty of The Art of Orchids. Try out a new pilot program with a FREE audio-commentary, available via either toll-free cell phone call, or by downloading the podcast to your personal mp3 player.

Download a FREE audio-commentary to your mp3 player (iPod, etc.). Download the complete podcast.

To subscribe to our Orchid Show podcast, paste this URL into a podcasting tool, such as iTunes:
http://www.mobot.org/podcasts/orchidshow07/xml/orchidshow07.xml

To download individual mp3s of different audio-commentary chapters, click on the item below:
1# – Welcome from Dr. Peter Raven
2# – How is the orchid show at the Garden created?
3# – How are the orchids cared for behind the scenes?
4# – How many orchids are in the Garden's collection?
5# – What is the history of the Garden's orchid collection?
6# – Where do orchids originate and how do they grow?
7# – What are the threats to orchids growing in the wild?
8# – Where can orchids be seen throughout the year at the Garden?
9# – Where can I find information on how to grow orchids?
10# – Where can orchids be purchased?
11# – What else is there to see at the Garden?
12# – Please leave us your feedback.

Download pdf of the transcript of the audio-commentary.
(Requires Adobe Reader.)

orchid show

Use your cell phone to dial up informational messages within the show. The call is free, but minutes will be applied per individual cell plans. Call (408) 794-0870 and follow the prompts.