New orchids!

Ok, I know I said I wouldn’t buy any more orchids this year, but…I had vouchers for Burnham Nurseries that needed spending…

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Native British Orchids: Seed Sowing Workshop

The observant among you may notice that I did not post anything yesterday. That was because I attended a Seed Sowing Workshop with the Hardy Orchid Society in Oxfordshire. I have been a member now for over a year and have not attended any events that they have put on. But, when I had an email about their seed sowing workshop, I had to go. 

Dealing with orchid loss

Sometimes in this hobby, we lose orchids. Not exactly a cheerful experience, but there are some positive things that can be taken away from it. I wanted to share some advice having recently lost an orchid.

Sadly, my Dendrobium Victoria Reginae has given up. I checked her over this morning and the weight of the cane almost tore the plant from its roots which have all died. Vicky is no more. I’d post a picture but it just makes me sad.

Spring is sprung!

There are some exciting things happening with my orchids at the moment. Most of my mini-phalaenopsis have started to grow, after two years of little or no movement!

Pest Control: Fungus Gnats update

As an update to an old post about fungus gnat control, I’d like to share with you the effectiveness of a bowl of soapy water.

Let there be light!

In early January, I created a post about the different goals I want to achieve this year with regards to my orchid collection. At number one was improving the light quality that my orchids receive. The idea was to help improve their growth and blooms throughout the coming growing season.

New Orchids!

Yes that’s right, more orchids to add to the collection! Fortunately, there are only two and they are Pleonies which, at the moment, do not take up a lot of room.