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Kew Gardens’ orchid festival to showcase stunning Costa Rican blooms

Kew Gardens is set to open its annual orchid festival this week, showcasing some of Costa Rica’s most stunning blooms. The event, due to begin on Saturday, will feature flower arrangements representing the biodiversity of the Central American ...

03 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Horse Racing

Edwardstone tops nine Desert Orchid hopefuls

Tingle Creek hero Edwardstone is one of nine possibles for the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on Tuesday. Alan King’s stable star landed the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase on the same December 27 card last season before going on to ...

21 Dec 2022 at 12:55

Horse Racing

Editeur Du Gite shocks Desert Orchid rivals

There was a shock in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase as Gary Moore’s Editeur Du Gite made every yard in the hands of Niall Houlihan to record a scintillating victory at Kempton. The race was billed as a clash between Arkle and Tingle ...

27 Dec 2022 at 15:35

Horse Racing

Alan King hoping to blown away once again by Edwardstone

Tingle Creek hero Edwardstone bids to make it back-to-back wins at Kempton’s Christmas Festival in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase. Alan King’s stable star won the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase on the corresponding card 12 months ago ...

26 Dec 2022 at 11:32

Life

What is wrong with my orchid?

Is that elegant orchid you bought recently looking tired? It may be that the flowers have dried up and dropped off, or the previously rich green leaves have turned yellow, while aerial roots are cascading over the top of the pot. ...

24 Jan 2023 at 08:30

Sport

On this day in 2006: Gold Cup winning Desert Orchid dies at the age of 27

Desert Orchid, one of the most successful steeplechasers of all time, died at the age of 27 on this day in 2006. The dashing grey achieved greatness within the National Hunt arena and was much-loved by racing enthusiasts for his ...

13 Nov 2023 at 06:00

Horse Racing

Editeur Du Gite to defend Desert Orchid title

Editeur Du Gite is set for a return to Kempton over the Christmas period where he will attempt to defend his Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase crown. Gary Moore’s nine-year-old was a shock 28-1 scorer when landing the then ...

21 Dec 2023 at 14:19

Life

10 things you didn’t know about orchids

Orchid lovers are in for a treat this month as two major orchid celebrations get into full swing, creating a wealth of inspiration for visitors. Kew Gardens is focusing on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar, the world’s ...

06 Feb 2024 at 07:30

Rare orchid flowers for first time in UK at Kew Gardens

A rare and endangered orchid plant species has bloomed in the UK for the first time. The Florida Ghost Orchid, distinctive for its frog-like shape, could be seen on display in the Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew ...

01 Jun 2023 at 13:37

Horse Racing

Edwardstone faces acid test at Kempton, says Cannon

Tom Cannon is looking forward to Edwardstone clashing with Nube Negra in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on December 27. Alan King’s stable star showed he had handled the step up from novice company in ...

20 Dec 2022 at 10:13

Horse Racing

Soul Icon secures top spot in Desert Orchid Chase

Soul Icon enjoyed a well-deserved day in the sun with a surprise success in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park. It has been a while between drinks for Keiran Burke’s stable star, who had picked up ...

27 Dec 2024 at 15:15

First new wild lady’s-slipper orchid found for 100 years marks conservation win

A decades-long bid to bring back one of Britain’s “rarest and most impressive” wildflowers has seen success with the first new plant found in the wild in nearly 100 years. Conservationists now hope the ...

03 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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