Sunday September 18, 2011 – 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The Western North Carolina Orchid Society’s Annual Fall Fundraising Auction takes place at the scenic North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC. 75-100 plants for all tastes, price ranges, and skill levels from world-class orchid nurseries will be auctioned with no minimums. Expect to see rare and exotic species as well as delightful and easy-to-grow hybrids. Society members will be available to answer questions and assist with plant selections. The event is free to the public, but the usual Arboretum parking fees ($8 per personal vehicle) apply. For more information, contact: 828-665-2492 or go to
www.wncos.org or
www.ncarboretum.org.