Orchid fest

Witness the painstaking installation of more than 4,550 orchids, 550 bromeliads and 350 assorted foliage plants  in The Princess of Wales Conservatory at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London.

Lovely behind-the-scenes photos from the Beeb will tempt fans and freshers alike to the annual Orchid Festival which runs 9 February - 3 March 2013.

For some glamorous close-ups, check out the gorgeous gallery on the Kew website.