Editorial Reviews
Review
Bart G. Jones Tennessee Native Plant Society : An exquisite treatment of hardy orchid cultivation and an indispensable addition to every gardener's library.
Larry Mellichamp American Gardener : John Tullock's book is thoughtful ... presenting his personal views on orchids in nature, their conservation, and the problems with previous efforts to grow hardy species.
Bookseller : In this detailed and informative volume, the author seeks to persuade the reluctant gardener that anyone can raise orchids successfully.
Book Description
This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, in truth, most hardy orchids are no more so than a rose. This is great news for gardeners, who will enjoy filling their gardens with their enchanting fragrances, vibrant color displays, and long-lived blooms. At the center of the book is a catalog of 103 hardy and half-hardy orchids. In addition to detailing the techniques of cultivation and propagation, the book covers conservation and includes lists of suppliers and organizations offering nursery-propagated plants—an especially critical issue for species in danger of extinction.
Growing Hardy Orchids
Growing Hardy Orchids,John Tullock,Timber Press,0881927155,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Flowers - Orchids,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Home Gardening,Nature,Orchid culture,Orchids,Flowers
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