Joseph Ford NDH WDPH (National Diploma in Horticulture, Wisley Diploma in PracticalHorticulture) has an incredible passion for orchids which started from a young age.
“My fascination with orchids started when I
was three years old and my younger sister was about to be born. My father told
me that when she was born our woods (we lived on a farm) would be full of
orchids. She was born and the woods were full of orchids. I thought it
miraculous. Later my interest broadened to tropical orchids and I began an
orchid collection.”
Seven years
of studying at Plumpton College and the RHS Garden Wisley, taught Joseph a wide
range of techniques for plants to grow and look their best. However, what he
saw happening outside of these environments showed the division between
‘professional’ gardeners and ordinary gardeners. He decided to bridge this
divide.
It is Josephs understanding of this that allows him to convey his specialist subject in such a captivating yet comprehendible way. He is a true raconteur, with an archive of fascinating tales to tell from his orchid related adventures from across the globe.
It is Josephs understanding of this that allows him to convey his specialist subject in such a captivating yet comprehendible way. He is a true raconteur, with an archive of fascinating tales to tell from his orchid related adventures from across the globe.
We are
delighted to have Joseph with us for the whole day on the 5th. He will
be running presentations and orchid surgery; where customers are invited to
bring their orchids in for Joseph to cast his expert eye over.
Schedule
10:30-11:30 presentation, Q&A and orchid
surgery
12:00-13:00 presentation, Q&A and orchid
surgery
14:30- 15:30 presentation, Q&A and orchid
surgery
16:00- 17:00
presentation, Q&A and orchid surgery
Free to attend
With discounts on a range of Orchids, Orchid related products and books.
With discounts on a range of Orchids, Orchid related products and books.
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