Orchid Study Group Provisional Programme of events 2026
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 traveling any distance, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements (01639 884787). Events, other than trips, unless stated otherwise, commence at 1.00pm.
Saturday, January 10th 2026 –Illustrated talk: Me and My Orchids, growing, pollinating and deflasking. Lynda Coles. Cancelled due to inclement weather. Talk to be rescheduled at a later date.
Saturday, February 7th 2026 – Illustrated talk: The Orchids of Sikkim, India. Peter Rees-Jones. Cancelled, to be rescheduled. Replacement …Illustrated talk. Lynda Coles, Me and my orchids, including orchid seed, flasking and deflasking.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 – Illustrated talk: Gardening in Japan. Janet Parsons.
Saturday, April 11th 2026 – Illustrated talk: A Miscellany of Unusual Orchid Species. Dr. Kevin L. Davies.
Saturday, May 16th 2026 – Illustrated talk: On Bulbophyllum and Light Bulbs. Kevin Wigley.
June Field Trip – Date, time and venue to be confirmed nearer the time. See website juliah67.sg-host.com nearer the time for details. Non-members welcome.
Saturday, July 11th 2026 – Illustrated talk: The Orchids of China and Taiwan. Philip Seaton.
Saturday, August 8th 2026 – Discussion: Orchid Gardeners’ Question Time. Various participants. Have your orchid questions answered and exchange your surplus plants.
Saturday and Sunday September 5th – September 6th 2026 Welsh Orchid Festival. See information here.
Saturday, September 19th 2026 – Annual General Meeting.
Saturday, October 17th 2026 – Illustrated talk: Hybrid Coelogyne and their Cultivation. Kevin Wigley.
Saturday, November 14th 2026 – Illustrated talk: The Kingdom of Tiny Orchids. Dr. David A. Gregory.
Saturday, December 19th 2026 – OSG Christmas Dinner. Liz Hopkins to confirm time, venue and other details nearer the date. No meeting. Meet at venue.