Orchids of Scotland. by Tomos Jones “Rwyf wedi bod efo diddordeb mewn tegeirianau ers nifer o flynyddoedd, yn gofalu am gasgliad tegeirianau trofannol ac isdrofannol yng Ngardd Fotaneg Treborth. Mi wnaeth hyn rhoi'r cyfle i mi fynd i Ardd Fotaneg Drofannol Xishuangbanna yn Ne Tsiena i weithio ar gadwraeth tegeirianau sydd gyda gwerth meddygol traddodiadol, yn benodol rhywogaethau Dendrobium. Ar gyrraedd adra, sylweddolais pha mor … [Read more...]
Native Orchids
Articles about our Native Wild Orchids
Guidelines to the Identification of Welsh Orchids, by Dr. Roy Bailey-Wood
Dr. Roy Bailey-Wood About the Author I have had a life-long interest in orchids, commencing in my teenage years, when I found my first orchid, the Heath-spotted, on the mountains overlooking the Rhondda Valley, where I lived. Finding this beautiful little flower in such a harsh environment was a revelation and undoubtedly started my interest in Welsh orchid populations. This has continued to grow throughout my life and has … [Read more...]
British Orchid Meadows, by Dr Wilson Wall
Dr Wilson Wall, Bewdley Orchids www.bewdleyorchids.com During the twentieth century, a great deal of highly biodiverse land has been lost. This is not just meadows such as lowland grassland, but downs, orchards and woodland as well. It has not been lost by being built upon, or even a nominal change of agricultural use. Changes have been more subtle and slow, associated with application of fertilizers and herbicides rather than over … [Read more...]