Wake up and smell the flowers

ANNUAL AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF ORCHIDS... A vibrant Cattleya orchid. A gorgeous array of flowers will be on display at GV Orchid Club's annual Autumn Festival of Orchids on Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15. Photo: Supplied

A gorgeous array of flowers will be on display at GV Orchid Club’s annual Autumn Festival of Orchids on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15.

There will be floral arrangements, an orchid photo exhibition, potting demonstrations, rare and exotic orchids for sale, expert advice on orchid care and growth and so much more. There will be an array of gorgeous plants and pots for sales, with four new growers joining the cohort of already existing talented green thumbs.

The range of orchids on display include, but are not limited to, Cymbidium, Cattleyas, Laelia, Oncidium, Zygopetalum, Terrestrial, Dendrobium and Vandas.

“As you wander through the displays, orchids will just make you marvel at the sheer beauty and elegance of these fragrant blooms and floral displays,” said GV Orchid Club president, Chris Ibbotson.

Morning and afternoon tea will be available on both days with a light luncheon available. The Autumn Festival of Orchids will take place at the Kialla Paceway, 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla West.

On Saturday, May 14, the event will run from 9am until 4pm and on Sunday, May 15, festivities will take place from 10am until 3pm. Entry will be $5 per person. For further information, please contact Chris on 0417923874. This event is sponsored by Greater Shepparton City Council.

ANNUAL AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF ORCHIDS… A vibrant Cattleya orchid. A gorgeous array of flowers will be on display at GV Orchid Club’s annual Autumn Festival of Orchids on Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15. Photo: Supplied