Treasurer and am proud to say that we were the first UK Society site on the Internet in November 1995. I hope that the information will be of use to UK and overseas growers together with any orchid friends visiting the UK on holiday - see the various links in the left hand frame. I enjoy orchid growing and hope I can encourage any reader of this page to find out more about these fascinating and beautiful plants. The best way to start with orchids is to buy a basic cultural book, select suitable beginners plants and look to join a local society who will gladly give you assistance to raise your orchids successfully. I have been growing orchids for over twenty years and these plants never fail to reward me when they bloom.
Orchids are the largest flowering plant family in the world.
They are perennial plants which grow in climates ranging from the cool temperate regions of the world to hot steamy jungles. Plants are found growing from sea level to several thousands of feet in mountainous regions. They grow as terrestrial plants or as epiphytes on tree branches or trunks. They can be found growing in the cracks of cliff faces. Orchids are found all over the world outside of the Arctic, Antarctic and true desert regions.