Left Field Wander: Honolulu Orchid Society Annual Show

It was time once again for the Honolulu Orchid Society members to show their stuff and compete in the 71^st Annual Orchid Plant and Flower Show.

I truly enjoy taking the wife to these shows. From the moment you walk into the room, your senses are overwhelmed by the sumptuous colors and scents of these magnificent creations – vandas, dendrobiums, cattleyas … you name it, they’re on display.

Vying in the various competitions were the Aiea Orchid Club, Hawaii Kai Orchid Society, Honolulu Orchid Society, Hui Okika O’Kunia and the Windward Orchid Society. Their displays were in the center of the cafetorium at Washington Middle School.

Along the sides of the room were various plant sale participants who sold everything from orchids to cacti, from planting media to tools.

This is good stuff – the orchid shows always are highlights of our year. The show closes tomorrow, so hurry if you want to go (there is a donation jar, otherwise admission is free). Just in case you can’t make it, let me share a few pictures with you: