Our next meeting will be on 13th August, 2025 at 7.30pm Guest speaker will be Ian Hook Talks about “Beautiful Bromeliad Plant”
The Galston Garden Club’s guest speaker in July was Elizabeth Whiteman gave a very interesting presentation with photographs of the most beautiful orchid varieties. Elizabeth explained how they grew the flowers, care and propagation methods. Her tips for growing orchids in your garden is to give them morning sunlight, dappled shade during the day, water two to three times a week in summer, once a week in winter. She talked about pests and diseases and fertilizer regimes.
The Guest Speaker for August will be Ian Hook – Beautiful Bromeliads.Visitors and new members will be welcome to join us on the night. Our next meeting is the 13th August, 7.30pm, in the Galston Community Hall, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston.
Orchids are among the most beautiful and diverse flowering plants, making them a popular choice for home gardeners. With over 25,000 species and many hybrids, there is an orchid to suit nearly every indoor environment. Common types such as Phalaenopsis (moth Orchid), Dendrobium, and Catleya are widely available and relatively easy to grow with the right care.
Orchids thrive in bright, indirect light and require good air circulation. They prefer a well-draining growing medium, typically bark or sphagnum moss, rather than soil. Watering should be done when the medium feels dry to the touch – overwatering is a common mistake, Feeding with a balanced, diluted orchid fertiorlizer every few weeks during active growth helps promote healthy blooms.
Temperature and humidity are also important. Most orchids prefer daytime temperatures of 20-25 degrees and slightly cooler nights, with moderate humidity (around 50=70%). Grouping orchids together or placing them on a humidity tray can help maintain moisture levels. With little attention to their specific needs, orchids can reward home gardeners with long lasting, elegant flowers and a touch of the exotic indoors.
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