When do you put your Orchids outside in the UK

[RosieC]

Yeah, I've heard that as well.

I also know there can be more local differences. My parents are on a farm in the middle of nowhere and they find spring is about a week later for them than it is in the village about 3miles away. They notice this in the times of daffs and crocusses opening.

They think it is due to the various houses in the village protecting the gardens from cold winds, on their farm though there is nothing to stop the cold wind and spring is noticably later.

I towards the edge of a town with houses all arround so I don't think I'll the same problem as mum.