BUDDING horticulturists can marvel at the blooming success of some of the region’s best orchid growers at Langwarrin this week.
The Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society’s summer exhibition will be on display at the Gateway Shopping Centre on 5-7 November (Thursday-Saturday) during shopping hours.
Society vice-president Barry Larkin said the orchid growers club was established 55 years ago and has members from Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula and Chelsea and new members are always welcome to join.
Guest expert speakers often address the society meetings held on the 4th of each month, Decembers excepted, at the Brotherhood of St Laurence building, 24-26 High St, Frankston.
“Talking to someone who knows what they’re doing is probably the quickest and easiest way to pick up what you need to know,” he said.
Mr Larkin has been growing orchids since 1985 and says the exhibition at Langwarrin will feature Australian native orchids.
“There’s a particular type that flowers at this time of year.”
See the Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society website at oscov.asn.au for membership details, annual membership is $20.
New members can also complete an application form at the Gateway Shopping Centre, 230 Cranbourne – Frankston Rd, Langwarrin at the exhibition stand, 5-7 November.
