Dear Orchid Friends,

SBOE’s Fall Open House will be:
Friday November 6, 2026, 8am - 3pm
Saturday November 7, 2026, 8am - 3pm
Sunday November 8, 2026, 9 am - 3pm
*We’re looking through the back rows for bare-root bargains, in addition to in-spike potted & bare root select divisions.
*In memory of Paul Gripp, we’re offering potted Epipactus gigantea- the first, of many, native orchids Paul observed in nature.

Just announced: 2027 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show dates:
*Friday March 12; Saturday March 13; & Sunday March 14.
*Theme: “Discovery, invites you to discover the vibrant beauty of orchids and their natural habitats”.  Many new activities have been added to the show in the past few years.  Nearer show time, check the show website for updated listings of free classes & lectures and fee-required events, classes, & tours.
https://www.sborchidshow.com/

2026-2027 SBOE Holiday Schedule:

Near 2026 Thanksgiving: Closed Thursday 11/26; Open Friday 11/27 10am-2pm; 
Open Saturday 11/28 9am-3:30pm; Open Sunday 11/29 10am-2pm;
Open Monday 11/30 10am-2pm.

Near 2026 Christmas: Closed Friday 12/25; Open Saturday 12/26 9am-3:30pm;
Open Sunday 12/27 10am-2pm; Open Monday 12/28 10am-2pm.

Near 2027 New Year’s: Closed Friday 1/1; Open Saturday 1/2 9am-3:30pm;
Open Sunday 1/3 10am-2pm; Open Monday 1/4 10am-2pm.

 

2026 SBOE Regular Open Days & Hours:
Fridays 10am-2pm
Saturdays 9am-3:30pm
(Reservations are not required, but before travelling a long distance, we strongly recommend re-confirming by e-mail, on website, or by phone the day before visiting in case of unexpected closure.)

 

 

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We try to answer the phone 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. If we don’t answer, please call later or e-mail us.  Plants may be ordered for pick-up outside the nursery gates if arranged 2-3 days in advance of pick-up date. Please phone or email if you have any questions.