April Meeting: For our final April gathering, we’re delighted to bring the World Orchid Conference presentation to Edinburgh. This session will feature another selection of photographs giving members one more chance to enjoy the displays, plants, and highlights that made the trip so special. Join us in Edinburgh for an enjoyable evening of orchids, conversation, […]
May Meeting: Scone Revisited! For the May meeting with the help of Peter Timoney’s Award Winning DVD The Orchid Kingdom, we will reflect on his time looking after the late Earl of Mansfield’s orchid collection at Scone Palace. General Information: Our meetings in Edinburgh can consist of an illustrated talk or practical sessions where you can […]
July Meeting: A presentation on how to deflask orchids and get them to a flowering stage. General Information: Our meetings in Edinburgh can consist of an illustrated talk or practical sessions where you can learn aspects of orchid cultivation under the guidance of our resident experts who will also be happy to answer your queries […]
August Meeting: 'Oiling the Wheels of Pollination' Oil-pollination syndrome in orchids is a highly specialised mutualism in which flowers produce non-volatile lipid oils instead of (or alongside) nectar, and these oils are collected by specialist oil-gathering bees. This short presentation will explain the partnership between orchid and bee which is a prime example of c0-evolution, […]
September: Subject To Be Advised General Information: Our Edinburgh meetings offer a friendly and relaxed space to learn more about orchids, whether you’re just starting out or have years of growing experience. Each session features either an illustrated talk or a practical demonstration led by our resident experts, who are always happy to answer […]