Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale this weekend at Swanson's

Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle 98117, 206-782-2543 

Saturday, Nov.3 (9am to 6pm) and Sunday, Nov. 4 (10am to 4pm) 

Admission: Free 

The Northwest Orchid Society presents its 2018 Fall Orchid Show and Sale. Hosted by Swansons Nursery, this regional show features breathtaking orchid displays by orchid societies from throughout the Pacific Northwest and orchid vendors in attendance. Superior orchid specimens will be competing for coveted awards issued by accredited judges from the American Orchid Society.

Our show program includes free seminars by experts on various subjects pertaining to orchid cultivation. Members of the public are encouraged to bring orchids from home for a free repotting service and/or advice for struggling orchids. Knowledgeable volunteers from the Northwest Orchid Society will be available to answer questions for show attendees.

Several vendors, both local and visiting from out of state, will have a fine selection of orchids available for purchase. The plants for sale range from excellent quality beginner level plants for the home to rare collectable specimens.

A complete list of vendors and seminar schedule will be posted on the society’s website: and on the Northwest Orchid Society Facebook page.

The NWOS is a regional non-profit organization focusing on orchid education and conservation, with members throughout the Puget Sound area. It meets the second Monday of every month at 7pm from September through June at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, near University Village. Membership is $30/year. Meetings are free and open to the general public.