In a further development of the Mendip Studio School link with Chester Zoo we have hosted a visit this week by Viv Brown who is responsible for the Zoo’s collection of 3000 orchids. Viv came to the Orchid Project to learn more about orchid culture and spent two days working on propagation by seed and division, discussing watering, feeding and pest control, and exploring ways of linking orchid displays to conservation, science and ecosystem.

We really enjoyed working with Viv and look forward to exciting projects together in the future.