Bay of Plenty Orchid Society president Cliff Goodchild.
Bay of Plenty Orchid Society president Cliff Goodchild.
This isn’t the usual time of year for orchid shows - but that has never been a problem for the Bay of Plenty Orchid Society.
The Te Puke-based club holds its annual show in the town’s memorial hall on Friday and Saturday, with president Cliff Goodchild saying it is popularwith visitors and vendors.
“We are normally the first show of the year, the majority are later on, in the spring, so a lot of vendors come here because they want to get in early,” he says.
A lot of people also like the show and its timing.
“It’s the first chance of the year to have a catch up and have a chat, so being the first works in our favour.”
Having the show in April can provide a challenge for club members.
“It’s always a bit of a worry whether we are going to have enough because it is the wrong time of the year to have a show, but we do seem to have enough plants and flowers so that’s great.”
Orchid Mps Princess Diana grown by Faye Diprose.
The host club and the Tauranga Orchid Society will both have displays and there will be vendors selling orchids and other plants such as hoyas, tropical fruit trees and pot plants.
