North Hampshire Orchid Society Newsletter
Keeping members up to date with what is and has been happening within our Society
June 2007
Monthly Meetings
The May meeting was a talk by Roger Grier entitled ‘My Way’. His way was unusual as he grows his orchids in stone chippings which is a new way to me. It seems to work as he brought along some of his plants which he had been growing for quite a few years. I haven’t got a greenhouse so am not sure if it works inside a house. It did seem to help with rotting problems.
Our next meeting on 17th June is a Vanda Workshop by Stephen Taylor. Don’t forget to check your cupboards for raffle prizes as proceeds go to the club funds.
There is no meeting in July.
The meeting on August 19th is the Summer Garden Party at Stephen and Ursula’s garden, which is lovely, and in Kingsclere. The cost will be £5 per ticket. There will not be a raffle. More details later.
Orchid Tips
- Plants can be put outside this month. Watch the temperature does not drop too low at night.
- Check plants for bugs, red spider mite, mealy bug, scale, snails and slugs and keep feeding.
Forthcoming Orchid Shows
- Peterborough International O/S 16-17th June at East of England Showground. (Formerly at Newbury)
- Wessex O/S 4-5th August, Portsmouth, Country, Music and Floral Show at Southsea Common.
- BOGA Orchid Fayre 25-26th August at Dinton Pastures Country Park, Berkshire.
Hope to have more for the next newsletter. Any small articles you would like to enter please send to me by Email.
Gill Britnell
Committee Member.
The North Hampshire Orchid Society is affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society & The Orchid Society of Great Britain
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