KAILUA-KONA — The public is invited to come browse and talk story at the Kona Orchid Society Show and Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
Admission is $2.
Fun includes a display of blooming orchids by club members and a sale presenting a wide selection of healthy plants from Hawaii Island growers. In addition to numerous orchid varieties, choose from air plants, bonsai, protea, cactus, succulents, fruit trees, tropicals, water plants, herbs, vegetable starts and bedding plants.
Jams, jellies and high-fire functional stoneware will also be sold.
Veteran club members will start demonstrations on repotting orchids at 10 a.m.
Attendees are invited to chat with on-site master gardeners for expert growing tips and problem-solving remedies.
Learn about invasive species from the nonprofit organization Plant Pono at noon.
Visit the “plant doctor” at 1 p.m. with a photo of your sick plant or a sample leaf in a securely closed bag.
Kona Orchid Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate members and the public about the collection, culture and appreciation of orchids. Since 1985, KOS has promoted fellowship among orchid enthusiasts. For info, visit www.konaorchidsociety.org.