ORCHID STUDY GROUP PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2025
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 travelling any distance, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements (01639 884787). Events, other than trips, unless stated otherwise, commence at 11.00 am.
Saturday, January 11th 2025 – Illustrated talk: An Introduction to Native Scottish Orchids. Dr. Roy Bailey-Wood.
Saturday, February 8th 2025 – Illustrated talk: Orchid Tour to Borneo. Peter Rees-Jones.
Saturday, March 8th 2025 – Illustrated talk: Navigating the Mega-genus Maxillaria. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, April 12th 2025 – Illustrated talk: The Genus Lepanthes and its Cultivation. Trey Sanders.
Saturday May 17th 2025 – Illustrated talk: Hydroponics with Phragmipedium. Chris Reid.
June Field Trip – Date, time and venue confirmed. Please click here for full details. Non-members welcome. Please click here to view a few selected images taken on the day.
Saturday, July 12th 2025 – Illustrated talk: Saving Orchids: Species Survival in a Changing World. Philip Seaton.
Saturday, August 9th 2025 – Discussion: Orchid Gardeners’ Question Time. Various participants. Have your orchid questions answered and exchange your surplus plants.
Saturday and Sunday September 6th – September 7th 2025 Welsh Orchid Festival and Celebration of the Orchid Study Group’s Twentieth Anniversary. Full details HERE
Saturday, September 20th 2025 – Annual General Meeting.
Saturday, October 18th 2025 – Dr. David Gregory: Various means of Orchid Propagation.
Saturday, November 15th 2025 – Illustrated talk: Successful De-flasking and Growing-on Orchid Seedlings. Lynda Coles. Cancelled due to inclement weather (flooding).
Saturday, December 20th 2025 – OSG Christmas Dinner. Liz Hopkins to confirm time, venue and other details nearer the date. No meeting. Meet at venue.