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More information and bookings at: botanicgardens.sa.gov.au

Developing your own collection of Orchids maybe easier than you think. In this practical hands-on Masterclass propagating and growing Orchids successfully will be demystified.

This Masterclass will cover the scientific principles of plant growth and propagation methods, such as deflasking and plant division and will include demonstrations of growing media and information on how to best look after your Native Orchids.

This course is ideal for rare plant collectors, horticultural students, keen gardeners or those that

have a particular interest in Native Orchids.

This is a 5-hour Masterclass where you will learn the very specialised methods involved in deflasking and dividing orchids and develop a range of techniques that you will be able to take home and apply to creating and your own Orchid collection.

At the end of the day, participants can take home the plant and propagation materials they generated during the class.

The course facilitator will not only teach different techniques but also share his knowledge and experience, leading to a deeper understanding of plant physiology and propagating techniques.

Course name: Demystifying Orchids: Everything you need to know about growing your own Orchids

2018 Dates: Sunday 9 September

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery (enter via Lower Car Park off Lampert Road, see map on reverse)

Presenter: Bodo Jensen, former President of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens and active member and past President of the Native Orchid Society of South Australia

Cost: $190 per person inc GST

Demystifying OrchidsEverything you need to know about Orchids

2018 Masterclass Series

Course description

This Masterclass will cover:• Understanding Orchids• Overview of the Orchid family, and

understanding the basics of how to identify Orchids

• Understanding Native Orchid Habitat and environmental controls

• Propagating Orchids by deflasking techniques• Growing Orchids on mounts• Types of growing media best for Native

Orchids• Propagating techniques by plant division

Special requirements

The session will involve practical activities so appropriate footwear (closed shoes, no sandals) and gloves will be required. Plant material cannot be brought to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery as it may harbour soil and plant pathogens which could contaminate the nursery and gardens living collection.

Program

9.45am Registration and coffee

10.00am Welcome, Masterclass outline

10.10am Understanding Native Epiphytic Orchids

12.00pm Lunch (provided)

12.30pm Methods for Propagating Orchids

3.00pm Masterclass concludes

Presenter

Bodo Jensen

Bodo Jensen is the former President of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and active member and past President of the Native Orchid Society of South Australia. As a lover and grower of Native Orchids, Bodo is actively involved in

conservation of bushland, concentrating on Native Epiphytic Orchids. Bodo is a repeat Award campion and was awarded ‘Best in Show’, Native Terrestrial Orchids in 2005, 2006, 2008 and in 2010. Also winner of the ‘Bill Murdoch’ trophy and ‘Native Orchid Species Silver Certificate’ in 2010 and the prestigious ‘WH Murdoch’ trophy, awarded by the Australian Native Orchid Council of Australia and ‘Champion of the ‘Australian Native Orchid Species of the Year’ in 2008.

Payment

The cost of this course is $190 (inc GST). Payment can be made by:

• Cash, credit card or EFTPOS by calling 08 8222 9311.

• Follow the links online at botanicgardens.sa.gov.au (please note, an online booking fee applies)

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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery

Location Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery (enter via lower carpark off Lampert Road)

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