It’s blooming good in Douglas

l MOSSMAN

THERE is nothing better than a group of people getting together to enjoy a common interest.

While discussing the finer points of their chosen subject, these events can also be a great excuse for a social activity.

A good example of this is the Douglas Orchid Society which operates as a largely social group with about 20 active members currently.

These floral experts hold meetings on the second Sunday of each month from February to November. The gatherings are often hosted at members houses, but occasionally they enjoy outings to various venues ranging from forest walks to nursery visits, or even a river cruise.

The main emphasis of the society is to enjoy these friendly get-togethers with their members, as well as learning from each other about different ideas on cultivating orchids. The results of their efforts are then showcased at their shows, which hopefully then encourages other people to enjoy orchid growing as well.

The first of these orchid shows, since the COVID restrictions have been relaxed, will be held at the Mossman CWA, in Front St, on May 6 from 8am to 1pm.

Get along and take a look at the different orchids that can be flowered in Douglas and take the opportunity to chat with society members about the methods of growing them. There will also be sale tables of orchids and exotic tropical plants.

For future reference, another show is usually held in September, plus the Douglas Orchid Society organise a display of orchids at the Mossman Agricultural Show each year.