Spring into beautiful orchids

SPRING SPECTACULAR… GV Orchid Club will hold its Spring Spectacular at Mooroopna Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. Goulburn Valley Orchid Club president, Chris Ibbotson, encourages everyone to come along and enjoy expert advice and potting demonstrations from growers. Also available to purchase are orchids, hand-crafted ironworks and orchid-growing accessories from multiple retailers. Photo: Aaron Cordy

ORCHIDACEAE (orchids) is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, containing about 28,000 currently accepted species in 702 genera.

You won’t find 28,000 varieties at the Goulburn Valley Orchid Club’s 2025 Spring Spectacular of Orchids, but you will find a treasure trove of beautiful flowers to excite all orchid enthusiasts.

There will be Northern Victoria’s most beautiful orchids on show, plus expert growers Craig Milles and Orchid on Newbold available to give advice and for potting demonstrations. Patrons can buy their own orchids, hand-crafted ironworks for the garden and orchid-growing accessories on the day with multiple retailers present.

SPRING SPECTACULAR… GV Orchid Club will hold its Spring Spectacular at Mooroopna Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. Goulburn Valley Orchid Club president, Chris Ibbotson, encourages everyone to come along and enjoy expert advice and potting demonstrations from growers. Also available to purchase are orchids, hand-crafted ironworks and orchid-growing accessories from multiple retailers. Photo: Aaron Cordy

“It’s a wonderful event with floral art displays, photography, potting demos and expert growers on hand for all your orchid advice. We have members from all over the Goulburn Valley, and we’re always looking for new members,” said Goulburn Valley Orchid Club president, Chris Ibbotson.

This year’s Spring Spectacular of Orchids will be held at the Mooroopna Mechanics Hall, at 41 McLennan Street, Mooroopna, on Saturday, September 27, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, September 28, 10am to 3pm. $5 entry for adults, children under 14 free. For more information call Chris Ibbotson on 0417 923 874 or email chris.ibbotson123@gmail.com.