We have been working recently with Science Scope and Bath University. Science Scope make the data loggers we use in the greenhouses and took to Laos. Bath University are working on ways to improve science lessons through the introduction of technology. Find out all about it in this video which is live on the […]

This saturday (22nd May), the Writhlington Orchid Project will be taking part in a Plant Conservation event at Bristol Zoo Gardens.  If you’re in the Bristol area and are looking for something to do, I’d thoroughly recommend popping down to have a look.  In addition to us having a display, information and lots of enthusiastic […]

Orchid seeds are incredible.  One orchid seed pod can have up to 2.6 million seeds in.  This is a brilliant survival technique for the orchid, but such an advantage comes at a price.  Each orchid seed must be invaded by a mycorrhizal fungas.  The orchid seed then uses the fungas to give it the energy […]

That’s right people! We’re now reaching the final stages of the ‘Orchid celebration evening’ preparations here at the Writhlington Orchid Project.  This includes tidying plants for the display stand and putting together our presentations for you on our past expeditions. This will include a presentation from the Durban team, who’s blog you have been following […]

Well, this day was penciled into our diaries a while ago and it’s finally dawned on us that it’s now quickly approaching! Our Orchid Celebration Evening is a great oppertunity for you to meet and get information from our growers of all ages.  We will have talks throughout the evening about recent expeditions, along with […]