ORCHID STUDY GROUP PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2012

Please note that this is a provisional programme and subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, nr. Carmarthen, either in Principality House (PH) or the Water Discovery Lab (WDL). If you intend travelling any distance, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements (01639 843314). Events, other than trips, commence at 11.00am.

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Saturday, January 21st   2012 – Illustrated talk: Classic Cattleya cultivars for the connoisseur. Dr. Kevin L. Davies (PH).

Saturday, February 11th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Creative orchid growing. Trey Sanders (PH).
 
Saturday, March 10th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Saving Darwin’s orchids. Phil Seaton, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (PH).

Saturday, April 21st 2012 – Illustrated talk: The principles of judging orchids. Dr. Richard Kellett (PH).

Saturday, May 12th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Orchids of the Nilgiri Hills. Malcolm Perry (PH).

June 2012 – Two field trips to be organised. Details to follow.

Saturday, July 14th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Practicalities of orchid hunting. Sue and Pat O’Reilly (PH).

Saturday, August 11th 2012 – Illustrated talk: The genus Renanthera. Trey Sanders (PH).

Saturday and Sunday September 1st – 2nd 2012   –  Welsh Orchid Festival (Marquee). Details to follow.

Saturday, September 15th 2012 – Annual General Meeting (PH).

Saturday, October 13th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Some personal favourites. Dr. Kevin L. Davies (PH).

Saturday, November 17th 2012 – Illustrated talk: Following in the footsteps of the old orchid hunters. Christopher Squire (PH).

Saturday, December 15th 2011 - Orchid Gardeners’ Question Time.  Various participants. Have your orchid questions answered, exchange your surplus plants and socialize over a mince pie (PH).