ORCHID STUDY GROUP PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2023
Please note that this is a provisional programme and subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen SA32 8QH. If you intend to travel any distance, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements (01269 498002). Events, other than trips, unless stated otherwise, commence at 11.00 am.
Saturday, January 14th 2023 – Open Meeting: Cultivation Methods Revisited. Chris Squire.
Saturday, February 11th 2023 – Illustrated talk: ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Revisiting some of those orchid species once popular, but now seldom seen in collections. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, March 11th 2023 – Illustrated talk: The Cloud Forest. Phil Seaton.
Saturday, April 22nd 2023 – Illustrated talk: The Elaiophore and Oil as a Food-reward in Oncidiinae. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, May 20th 2023 – Orchid Growers’ Questions and Answers.
June Field Trip – Date, time and venue to be confirmed, please visit this page nearer the time. Non-members welcome.
Saturday, July 8th 2023 – Illustrated talk: Currently Trending Orchid Species and Hybrids. Lynda Coles.
Saturday, August 12th 2023 – Illustrated talk: Wild Orchids and Conservation in Myanmar (Burma). Dino Zelenika.
Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd – September 3rd 2023 Welsh Orchid Festival.
2023 OSG Festival information
Nurseries and Participants
Saturday, September 16th 2023 – Annual General Meeting.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 – Illustrated talk: Aspects of Growing Orchids in Terraria. Dr. Helen Millner. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TALK WILL BE HELD AT 2.00 PM.
Saturday, November 11th – November 12th 2023 – Orchid Educational Weekend. A range of specialist orchid courses taught by qualified tutors. Please use the link for further datails The Orchid Educational Weekend … this event has been cancelled. November meeting to take place on Saturday November 11th. commencing at 11.0am. Repotting and general orchid-growing advice, bring plants that need repotting, (including compost and new pot.)
Saturday, December 16th 2023 – OSG Christmas Dinner. Lynne Harrendence to confirm time, venue and other details nearer the date. No meeting. Meet at venue.