How to Grow Native Orchids

The comprehensive guide to cultivating local species

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

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A beautifully illustrated guide to growing native orchids from seed in your own garden.Native orchids are among our most extraordinary wildflowers, and are surprisingly easy to grow under the right conditions. While a sprawling meadow may not be feasible for all, even a small corner of your garden or a pot on a patio can be transformed into a stunning display. Filled with watercolour illustrations and photographs, this updated edition includes valuable information on which species of orchids work in your garden and what companion plants to grow with them. Step-by-step instructions explore how to grow orchids from seed, cultivate them in containers and even restore orchid meadows or orchards to their former glory, supporting and strengthening local ecosystems.Discover how to nurture these remarkable species and help them thrive in their natural habitat with this inspiring and practical guide.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-02-04
Mått:210 x 235 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781399429863

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Dave Morgan is an active member of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI). With a PhD in plant physiology, he has written for the Orchid Review and The Clematis. His paintings are regularly exhibited.Wilson Wall runs Bewdley Orchids and has published extensively in the field of biological science, as a clinical cytogeneticist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. A Chartered Biologist, Wilson has a PhD in genetics and a long interest in growing orchids from seed.

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ContentsIntroduction PART ONE: Understanding orchids1 A love affair with orchids 2 Hardy orchids: conservation, habitat and growing conditions 3 The structure and life cycle of native orchids 4 Native orchids suitable for cultivation PART TWO: Cultivating orchids5 Growing orchids in your garden: the basics 6 Raising plants from seed 7 Pests and diseases PART THREE: Orchid communities8 Creating a garden meadow 9 An orchid orchard or garden glade 10 Orchids in rockeries or damp ground 11 Repopulating wild areas Appendix: Plant lists Useful resources Acknowledgements Image credits Index