GROWING one of the world’s most admired and prized plants throughout history, the exquisite orchid, is the subject of a free two-day workshop run by the Woolgoolga District Orchid Society on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November.

Following the society’s Annual Spring Orchid Show and Garden Expo at Wiigulga Sports Complex, where visitors saw magnificent displays of beautiful orchids, the popular venue is the location for the workshop which focuses on how easy it is to grow these stupendously exotic looking plants.

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“Learn what makes these plants so desirable and yet so easy to grow from eight world-class orchid experts who will not only explain the intricacies of growing these extraordinary plants, but you will have an opportunity to see how to care for them, too,” Society President Neville Anderson told News Of The Area.

Each speaker will be giving a ten-minute potting demonstration, with their actions projected onto screens around the stage.

The workshop commences at 9.00am on both days with Saturday concluding at 3.00pm and Sunday 3.30pm.

“We’ve created an opportunity to win a prize, too,” Neville said.

“If you are able, bring along two only of your best flowering orchids to be judged by popular vote, in a people’s choice style award.

“There will also be some magnificent raffles to be won.”

The speakers, some of whom are nurserymen, will have some beautiful orchids on sale.

“Morning and afternoon tea will be supplied by the Society and to save a trip downtown for lunch freshly made delicious sandwiches and slices will be on sale, or you may prefer to bring your own picnic lunch.”

There is also a coffee shop onsite.

Wiigulga Sports Complex is on Solitary Islands Way, Woolgoolga, where there’s plenty of free parking.

Should you wish further information, phone or email President Neville Anderson on 0458 346 467 or email nevillealanah@gmal.com.

By Andrea FERRARI