Pterostylis despectans search weekend
Weeding at Plenty Gorge
Recovery of Caladenia cruciformis with Geoff Nevill
Learn how to grow orchids from seed
Visit to Australian Orchid Nursery
Pterostylis chlorogramma search in the Gurdies
Pterostylis chlorogramma search in Bunyip SF
Weeding at Tootgarook
Weeding at St Helena
Orchids of Sicily & Crete with John Varigos
A talk by Dick Thomson
A talk by Phil Spence & Ken Russell
TBA
Mount Waverley Community Centre
47 Miller Crescent
Mount Waverley
Orchid Sales
Orchid Mounting Demonstrations
ANNUAL SPRING SHOWEvery year ANOS Victoria holds its orchid show on the last weekend in September. Come along and join us. |
27-28 September 2008THE ORCHID SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYNative orchids in a massed display provide spectacular visual impact and the perfume is stunning. 
Come and join with us on 27th-28th September at the Mount Waverley Community Centre and experience first hand the wonders of these amazing plants. You will see the most diverse and largest collection of Australian terrestrial orchids including rare and endangered species. 
Learn about the advanced techniques developed by our members who are acknowledged as leading the world in the conservation of terrestrial orchids. We have an enviable depth of knowledge on all Australian native orchids and our members will be on hand to answer your questions. 
An extensive range of plants will be on sale from seedling to specimen size plants and all are reasonably priced. If botanical art or photography is your interest there is a section devoted to this pursuit and again works will be for sale. 
Need to learn how to care for native orchids? Our educational programme on culture, propagation and care of orchids will be available within the show venue at no cost. Hobby related merchandise will be available in the form of books plus our own publications and other growing materials. The Orchid Café serves excellent Devonshire teas and other light refreshments throughout the weekend, there is an area where you can relax and chat. 
We are a not for profit organization and are mindful of costs, so you can enjoy all of the above for $4.00 entry or $3.00 concession and children to 16 years accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge. Show opens at 9am and closes at 4pm on both days. We invite you and the family to come spend an hour or all day if you wish, it will truly be an experience you will remember. 
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