The 64th annual Hilo Orchid Society Show and Sale, “Carnival of Orchids,” will take place June 3-5 at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, with an impressive lineup of demonstrations.
Pauline Brault, longtime member and former president of the Hilo Orchid Society, arranged for a series of speakers and presentations by the most knowledgeable club members. Topics will address various types of orchids and how to grow them.
The Society released the following schedule, which is subject to change. For updates and more information, visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org/hilo-orchid-show.html.
June 3
• 10 a.m., “Basic Orchid Culture” by Karen Kimmerle, American Orchid Society judge, Island Sun Orchids.
• 11 a.m., “Growing Orchids on Trees” by Rick Kelley, Hilo Orchid Society president.
• 1 p.m., “How to Grow Cattleya Orchids” by Matthias Seelis, Shogun Hawaii Nursery.
• 2 p.m., “How to Grow Dendrobium Orchids” by Karen Kimmerle, American Orchid Society judge, Island Sun Orchids.
June 4
• 10 a.m., “How to Grow Phalaenopsis Orchids” by Sheldon Takasaki, Carmela Orchids.
• 11 a.m., “Growing Orchids in a Shade House” by Larry Kuekes, past president, Hilo Orchid Society.
• 1 p.m., “Growing Paphiopedilum Orchids (lady slippers)” by Jurahame Leyva, Orchid Fix Nursery.
• 2 p.m., “Landscaping with Orchids” by Eric Guttormsen, Hilo Orchid Society.
June 5
• 10 a.m., “Mounting Orchids on Branches, Plaques, etc.” by Jeff Fendentz, Hilo Orchid Society.
• 11 a.m., “Rehabilitating Orchids” by Glen Barfield, American Orchid Society judge.
