During May 2010 the Australian Orchid Foundation will proudly present,
“A FOUNDATION IN ORCHIDS”
Every orchid enthusiast can benefit by attending this Orchid Workshop to be held on Saturday and Sunday, 15th & 16th May at the Holmesglen Conference Centre, Corner Warrigal and Batesford Roads, Chadstone Vic. (Melway Map Ref. 69 F1) – and have an enjoyable time at this modern and convenient venue.
Developments in plant biology, hybridizing, fertilisers, composts, insecticides, growing techniques and propagation are happening fast. Learning of these makes orchid growing one of the most fascinating pursuits in the world.
The Workshop is devoted to the theme “A Foundation in Orchids”. Speakers from around Australia will demonstrate the fundamentals of this theme and their application to most genera.
Lecture Program
Saturday 15th May 2010
| Ken Siew |
Orchid Biology |
| David Wain |
Cymbidium culture |
| Wal Rhodes |
Growing standard and multiflowered Paphiopedilums |
| Helen Richards |
Growing Australian terrestrial orchids |
| Kevin Western |
Tissue culture –Recipes for success (1 session theory and 1 session practical) |
| Kevin Hipkins |
Culture of Odotoglossum and allied genera |
| Stephen Stebbing |
Growing orchids on mounts |
Sunday 16th May 2010
John Martin
and Andrew Francis |
Growing Cattleya orchids at Castle Creek |
| David Cannon |
Cultivation of cool growing Australian native epiphytic orchids |
| Ken Siew |
Orchid potting media |
| Kevin Hipkins |
New generation Cymbidiums |
| Bill Miles |
Basic requirements for good orchid growing |
| Kevin Western |
Successful deflasking |
| Ray Clements |
Controlling pests and diseases in orchids |
| John Varigos |
Orchids and the internet |
| Neville Roper |
Buying and growing Sarcochilus *Talk to be presented by Ken Siew |
*Please note that the lecture program may be subject to change due to unforseen circumstances.
There will also be the opportunity to purchase from a range of vendors including Camira Orchids, Tinonee Orchids, Orchid Species Plus, Western Orchids/ Laboratories, Royale Orchids, Orchid on Newbold, Wains’ Orchids and Castle Creek Orchids. Sarcochilus plants from Neville Roper will also be available.
During the day there will be opportunities for questions, discussions and practical application of the presented topics with other orchid enthusiasts.
- The workshop commences at 9.00 am on Saturday, 15th May 2010.
- 2 Day Full Registration is Single - $50.00 and Couple - $90.00 and will include a copy of the proceedings.
- 1 Day Registration is $30.00 per person.
- Casual entry to the Vendor area only $5.00
- Payment by individuals should be by cheque, money order, made out to the Australian Orchid Foundation.
- MasterCard or Visa is also acceptable. Details should be sent to Mrs. Nette Meggetto, P.O. Box 322, Essendon North, Vic 3041
- Full Registrations close 30th April. 2010.
This is a weekend no orchid grower should miss.
Be There!
Download Information and Registration Form
Contact us -
Australian Orchid Foundation
P.O. Box 322,
Essendon North,
Vic. 3041
Phone: +61 3 5627 6303
Fax: +61 3 5627 6303
Email: enquiries@australianorchidfoundation.org.au
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