Orchid workshop offered at Volcano Art Center

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Ben Oliveros, Larry Kuekes and Shelby Smith from the Hilo Orchid Society will host a workshop titled “Orchids Around the World” Oct. 15 at Volcano Art Center.

Ben Oliveros, Larry Kuekes and Shelby Smith from the Hilo Orchid Society will host a workshop titled “Orchids Around the World” Oct. 15 at Volcano Art Center.

Kuekes will take participants on a quick world tour to show where in the world some of the orchids that we grow originated. Smith will demonstrate how to divide and re-pot orchids. Oliveros will discuss the orchids he has loved and killed. Along with other tips on how to keep your orchid thriving.

The workshop, slated 9 a.m. to noon, costs $20 for VAC members; $25 for nonmembers.

Info: 967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.