Growing Orchids at Home

by Manos Kanellos
Growing Orchids at Home
Author: Manos Kanellos
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781842467183
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An authoritative and detailed guide to caring for orchids in the home - the result of experience, continuous experimentation and extensive research by expert authors. All common types of orchids are covered. This book communicates all the necessary information in a way which is easy to understand, with over 100 unique, purpose-taken pictures. It includes a section with answers to the most common questions, and a photographic guide to signs, diagnosis and treatment for bringing ailing orchids back to health. The only book you need when growing orchids at home.

Growing Orchids in Your Garden

by Robert G. M. Friend
Growing Orchids in Your Garden
Author: Robert G. M. Friend
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780881926590
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The author draws on a lifetime of experience to offer details on more than 500 orchid choices for every garden situation and to provide practical cultivation information.

Orchids for Every Home

by Wilma Rittershausen
Orchids for Every Home
Author: Wilma Rittershausen
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:
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For orchid lovers of every ability, this guide features everything one needs to know about selecting and caring for over 120 varieties of orchids. 250+ photos & illustrations.

Orchid Growing Basics

by Gustav Schoser
Orchid Growing Basics
Author: Gustav Schoser
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1993
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780806903620
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Enjoy the beauty and mystique of tropical orchids in your own home with this introductory guide to growing orchids. Even if you've never grown anything before, you can have success with these gorgeous plants by following these tips on: watering, repotting, propagation methods, fertilization, and protection against common parasites and diseases.

The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids

by Philip Seaton
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids
Author: Philip Seaton
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0711242801
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A combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Orchids will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow 60 beautiful orchids and 12 inspirational projects. From growing from seed to harvesting vanilla pods, the projects will bring the wonderful world of orchids to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of these exotic flora.

Orchid Modern

by Marc Hachadourian
Orchid Modern
Author: Marc Hachadourian
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604698160
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“This beautiful book is useful for all of us, novice and experienced orchid lovers alike.” —Martha Stewart, author, entrepreneur, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Add the vibrant colors and exotic blooms of orchids to your houseplant haven! It’s easier than you think with the help of Orchid Modern. Marc Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, shares his secrets to successfully growing these sometimes finicky houseplants. Besides the basics, you’ll learn his top 120 orchid picks for green and not-so-green thumbs. Ten inspirational, step-by-step projects, including terrariums, a wreath, and a kokedama, provide the confidence to make orchids a thriving, vivid part of your home’s signature style.

Easy Orchids

by Liz I. Johnson
Easy Orchids
Author: Liz I. Johnson
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Indoor gardening
ISBN: 9781552979389
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Aimed at the novice grower who wishes to keep orchids as houseplants. Includes advice and tips on how to choose a suitable orchid for your home, plus techniques for care and cultivation. Features a directory of 85 orchids that are easy to grow inside.

Garden Myths

by Robert Pavlis
Garden Myths
Author: Robert Pavlis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2017-01-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542465229
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Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice. - Is fall the best time to clean the garden? - Do bloom boosters work?- Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?- Do pine needles acidify soil?- Should tomatoes be suckered?- Should trees be staked at planting time? - Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?- Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants? "Garden Myths is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices. This fascinating and informative book will help you understand plants better, reduce unnecessary work, convince you to buy fewer products and help you enjoy gardening more."