Download or read book Ted Gregory s guide to growing native orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small written by Wilson Wall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to growing native orchids from seed in your garden. Learn how to cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their natural habitat with this easy-to-use guide. Native orchids are neither difficult to cultivate nor require special conditions to thrive, and while a large meadow may be beyond the reach of most, the corner of a garden or a pot on a patio can provide a home to a spectacular display. This unique book includes valuable information on which species of orchids will work in your garden and what companion plants to grow next to them, as well as instructions on how to grow orchids from seed or in a container and how to start an orchid meadow or add orchids to an orchard, preserving and promoting local ecosystems. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs and illustrations, this essential guide will show you how easy it is to grow native orchids and how to create a protected environment in which declining species can thrive undisturbed.

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Download or read book Beginners Guide to Orchid Gardening written by Lisa H Gregory Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of orchid growing dates back to the late 18th century when British horticulturist became fascinated with these plants. At that time, many ships were sent to explore the tropics. Among the discoveries were many orchids that were quite different from the native European forms. Soon, wealthy plant collectors commissioned explorers to gather orchids from tropical and subtropical areas. These plants were then boxed and sent back to Europe where a large demand was created and plants were sold for high prices. Only the hardiest plants survived the long trip back in crates. Once they arrived, growers put them into dark, hot greenhouses which they believed mimicked the tropical conditions where they were collected. Few plants survived these growing conditions which added to the fascination and mystery of these plants. Knowledge about growing orchids became closely guarded secrets and only the wealthy, who could afford greenhouses, were able to fully enjoy the diversity of this plant family.Orchid blooms are among the most delicate and interesting flowers in the plant world. Early study of orchid flowers revealed their complexity in form and specialized mechanisms for attracting insect pollinators.Charles Darwin was one of the first scientists to observe the pollination of orchid flowers by insects. He suggested that many flowers resemble potential insect pollinators and postulated that they are attracted by this mimicry and smells given off by the flowers.Nearly one in 8 plants of the known plant species in the world today is an orchid. We recognize over 30,000 species of orchids with new ones being discovered each year. The majority the species grow in tropical climates of Central and South America, Africa and Asia with 150 species native to North America. Orchid culture changed dramatically in the early 1900s, when orchid growing expanded through the discovery of how to germinate orchid seed. Up to this point, orchid growers relied upon collections from the wild to supply plants. Thousands of plants could be grown, hybridized and new types produced. Now, many home gardeners are enjoying the hobby of raising and growing orchids. Much of the renewed interest and success can be attributed to more home gardener greenhouses, use of artificial lights and increased accessibility of information about how to raise orchids.

Download or read book The Orchadian written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding Orchids written by William Cullina and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than 200 color photographs, "Understanding Orchids" provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow.

Download or read book Orchids Are Easy to Grow written by Harry B. Logan and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.

Download or read book Gardener s Guide to Growing Orchids written by Wilma Rittershausen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Grow Orchids written by Fran Barnwell and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-08-24 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you would love to have this spectacular plant in your home, but thought that they were too difficult to grow, then this book will provide you with all the help you need to get started. You will discover which orchids are the easiest for a beginner to grow, and then learn the steps you need to take to keep your orchid alive, healthy and blooming. Chapters include: Where to Start: Discover the Orchid Family What an Orchid Needs: Light, Heat and Humidity More Orchid Needs: Water, Fertiliser and Rest Moving On: Re-Potting Materials Want More Plants? Propagation What Can Go Wrong? Pests and Diseases This book provides anyone new to growing orchids with the essential information to get them started with confidence. Fran Barnwell's philosophy is to provide simple and straightforward advice for anyone starting out with gardening, whether that is indoors or outdoors, with a good-sized garden or just a window ledge. How to Grow Orchids is the second book in The New to Gardening Series.

Download or read book A Guide to Our Native Orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Your First Orchids and How to Grow Them written by Oregon Orchid Society and published by . This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributing Authors Include Sidney J. Bracey, Burt Waller, Gordon Dillon, And Many Others.

Download or read book Growing Orchids for Beginners written by Kathy Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the beauty and rewards of growing orchids with Growing Orchids for Beginners. An essential resource for anyone looking to cultivate these magnificent plants. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn about the different types of orchids and their unique characteristics, as well as how to select the perfect plant for your needs. The book provides step-by-step instructions for planting indoor and outdoor orchids, and guides you through the process of repotting and multiplying your orchid. You'll also learn how to maintain your orchid's health and beauty throughout its life, including proper watering, fertilization, and pest control." -- Amazon.

Download or read book An Introduction to Orchids written by Julie Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginner's guide to growing orchids in the subtropics, written by experts. Completely revised third edition, lavishly illustrated with color photographs by award-winning orchid photographers Greg Allikas, Larry Johnson and more. Individual chapters authored by orchid experts Bill Peters, Robert Randall, Robert Fuchs, Milton Carpenter, Lynn Bretsnyder, Ruben Sauleda, Andy Easton and more.

Download or read book American Orchid Society Bulletin written by American Orchid Society and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Craft and Science of Coffee written by Britta Folmer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Craft and Science of Coffee follows the coffee plant from its origins in East Africa to its current role as a global product that influences millions of lives though sustainable development, economics, and consumer desire. For most, coffee is a beloved beverage. However, for some it is also an object of scientifically study, and for others it is approached as a craft, both building on skills and experience. By combining the research and insights of the scientific community and expertise of the crafts people, this unique book brings readers into a sustained and inclusive conversation, one where academic and industrial thought leaders, coffee farmers, and baristas are quoted, each informing and enriching each other. This unusual approach guides the reader on a journey from coffee farmer to roaster, market analyst to barista, in a style that is both rigorous and experience based, universally relevant and personally engaging. From on-farming processes to consumer benefits, the reader is given a deeper appreciation and understanding of coffee's complexity and is invited to form their own educated opinions on the ever changing situation, including potential routes to further shape the coffee future in a responsible manner. Presents a novel synthesis of coffee research and real-world experience that aids understanding, appreciation, and potential action Includes contributions from a multitude of experts who address complex subjects with a conversational approach Provides expert discourse on the coffee calue chain, from agricultural and production practices, sustainability, post-harvest processing, and quality aspects to the economic analysis of the consumer value proposition Engages with the key challenges of future coffee production and potential solutions