Chris Nicholson
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Glasgow orchids win Gold at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is a breathtaking extravagance of floral splendour and horticultural excellence. For the last 4 years GBG has taken part in Orchid Conservation Chelsea, a collaboration between international botanical and horticultural institutions including RBG Kew, Chicago BG and Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The aim is to raise awareness…
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Judging for the British Orchid Council
I recently qualified as a British Orchid Council Judge and was presented with my badge at the Orchid Fair last weekend. I was inspired to train as a BOC judge by Alan Mackenzie, Chair of the Scottish Orchid Society and also a Friend of GBG who had already started the training program. David Menzies agreed…
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New orchid hybrids
Three new hybrids have been registered by Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The names were chosen by the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens and all have a Scottish or Glasgow connection. The new hybrids are the result of cross pollination ofdifferent species or hybrids. It can take anything from 3- 18 months for orchid seed pods to…