ERIC YOUNG - ORCHID FOUNDATION. McBean's Orchids. The Stanhopea Pages by Nina Rach, edited January 2010. Slipperorchids.info. NE Orchids. Orchid Shows, Orchids for Sale, Help on Orchids, advice on how to repot an orchid and how to grow orchids.... Find it all at the North of England Orchid Society :- If you live in the North West of England we will have an orchid show somewhere near you: - Monthly shows dedicated to orchids with orchid nurseries bringing plants and sundries available to buy. Become a member, you may only have one or two orchids, or a greenhouse full. Our members range from those who grow an orchid or two on a windowsill to collections of several thousand orchid plants, if you like orchids, why not join us.
We are probably the oldest orchid society in the World, and all are welcome to join. Our origins. The Society formed in 1897, was originally known as the Manchester Orchid Society It was to become The North of England Orchid Society around 1973. On December 18th 1913 over 1000 orchid plants were displayed at such an event. We are often asked where can I buy orchids ? Cultural Awards for Orchids. Orchid Society. Sending Orchids of high quality, or indeed any other flowers arrangement, is a personal and touching gift, whether it is for a celebration, or to comfort a bereaved person, to honour someone or just to say that you are thinking about them. Never underestimate the importance of making your own personal choice of the flowers you send. We prefer Orchids, but your tastes may be different. The meaning of an Orchid: Love Because of its graceful beauty and refusal to grow anywhere but in a natural environment, and their need for especial care, there is no surprise that the orchid has become a sign of love and affection.
The exotic and beautiful orchid is rare and difficult to find. If you receive one as a gift, it is highly unlikely that the giver means that they want to be just friends. The general rule, taken from the Victorian era, to understanding the language of flowers is that the harder a flower is to find, the more affection and love it means. The meaning of an Orchid: Refinement. Peter White Orchids.