# Event Details - **Event Name**: Oncidium Masterclass - 18 April 2-4pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learning the secrets of growing 'cool-growing' Oncidiums , with an exclusive workshop by the expert grower, Jim Durrant.About this EventThis new exclusive event has been organised to offer a small group an opportunity to learn the secrets to successfully grow Oncidium orchids. The event will be on site at The Mathers Foundation nursery in our new learning space 'The Orchid Pod' and will start with light refreshments.During the masterclass you will learn:Essentials to succesfully nurture your Oncidiums including compost/heating/lighting/watering and fertiliser;Common pests/diseases and how to ensure your Oncidium thrives;Demonstration of potting on and also dividing Oncidiums;How to stake and present Oncidiums for show;What to look for when propagating - essentials needed to make a successful hybrid;Demonstration of pollination and then of deflasking seedlings. Located in Pulborough, West Sussex, The Mathers Foundation was established in 2019 to preserve and develop substantial collections of orchid species and hybrids, supporting both ex situ and in situ conservation. It currently holds six National Plant Collections - Oncidiums, Pleiones, Stanhopeas, Anguloas, Masdevallias and Cymbidiums.The Mathers Foundation is a not-for-profit charity and all tour proceeds are reinvested to support our conservation work both in the UK and overseas.Parking is available on site and details of how to reach the nursery will be forwarded on booking. The nursery is close to Pulborough station which is the closest station by public transport. Taxis should be booked in advance to get to the nursery. If you need more information on location before booking please email: gill@orchid.foundation.Due to the size of the glasshouses masterclass tickets are limited to 12 people and entrance is by ticketholders only. The event may be filmed and photographs may also be taken which may be used for marketing. 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