The event has been expanded this year to include a workshop, and will feature new orchid societies, team members and displays.

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“[It is] a practice run to our club hosting the 23rd AOC International Orchid Conference and Show 2025,” Woolgoolga District Orchid Society president Nev Anderson told the News Of The Area.

“This is all in addition to our usual, veritable smorgasbord of breathtaking orchid exhibits on show, which will all be judged and prizes awarded.”

A panel of judges from across the Mid North Coast will select the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Best Specimen, along with the Section and Display champions.

President’s Choice and People’s Choice winners will also be chosen.

Speakers at the workshop include Ivan Vescovi of Ivan’s Orchids, a passionate orchid grower for 35 years and Paphiopedilum Slipper Orchid enthusiast who will also briefly speak about Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants).

Paul Smith will share his joy and passion for Soft Cane Dendrobiums and the charming Tolumnia Orchid (the miniature Dancing Lady).

Brian Heath will talk about growing Miniature Vandas, while Ray Clement will provide an informative and valuable lesson on how to divide orchids.

Doug Binns, botanist and consummate explorer in search of exotic orchid species, will take listeners through the wild biodiverse South American region.

Orchid Society President Nev Anderson will also extol the virtues of mineral nutrition, which plays a significant role in successful orchid growing.

The two-day Orchid Show and Workshop is open tomorrow and Sunday, 5 and 6 October, from 9am to 3pm in the wheelchair-friendly basketball stadium in the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

By Andrea FERRARI