Easy Orchids : The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors by Liz Johnson (2009, Trade Paperback)-image
Easy Orchids : The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors by Liz Johnson (2009, Trade Paperback)-image
Easy Orchids : The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors by Liz Johnson (2009, Trade Paperback)-image

Easy Orchids : The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors by Liz Johnson (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Publisher: Firefly Books, The Limited Dewey Decimal: 635.9/344 Author: Liz Johnson Publication Year: 2009 LC Classification Number: SB409.J64 2005 Topic: House Plants & Indoor, Flowers / Orchids Item Width: 6.8 in ISBN-13: 9781552979389 Item Height: 0.5 in LCCN: 2005-280357 Item Length: 10.2 in Table Of Content: Introduction Choosing Your Orchid The right orchid for your home Buying from a retail outlet Buying by mail order or via the internet Looking After Your Orchid Keep your orchid happy Pests and diseases Displaying Orchids in the Home Planning your arrangement Display techniques Where to display your orchids Common Concerns and Simple Solutions Orchid Directory Index Useful Addresses Intended Audience: Trade Language: English Genre: Gardening Book Title: Easy Orchids : the Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors Format: Trade Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Pages ISBN-10: 1552979385 Item Weight: 16.6 Oz Dewey Edition: 22 brand: Firefly Books, The Limited gtin13: 9781552979389 Reviews: Succeeds admirably in its aim to 'provide a practical concise, easy-to-use guide'... artful photos of vibrant orchids., This easy-to-use book is filled with important facts and expert techniques... a fabulous book that covers everything in a no-no-nonsense manner., Advises novices choosing the right orchid for their home... features horticultural tips; the pretty photos are a nice plus., Johnson takes a calm and simple approach to growing one of the most popular, yet confounding, houseplants... easy to read and follow... lovely color photographs., Especially useful for the home grower... 85 orchids most suitable for the home -- with detailed information on daily care., Especially useful for the home grower is "Easy Orchids"... Here are 85 orchids most suitable for the home -- with detailed information on daily care., Well-illustrated advice on picking appropriate orchids, caring for them, and displaying them attractively., This utilitarian manual to orchids as houseplants succeeds admirably in its aim to provide a practical, concise, easy-to-use guide that is suitable for those with little or no experience of growing orchids. Johnson, owner of McBean's Orchids in Essex, England, a company that's been growing orchids since 1879, instructs readers on how to choose the right orchid for their home...and explores options for procuring the right orchid. Detailed advice on feeding, watering and repotting, as well as tips for dealing with pests and diseases further increase readers' chances of successfully growing these lovely but temperamental plants. Johnson moves on to giving hints for displaying orchids and addresses common concerns and simple solutions. Finally, she presents a substantial directory, which profiles hundreds of different kinds of orchids--all capable of being grown in the average home by novice growers--and provides instructions for meeting the individual needs of each species., Easy-to-use book is filled with important facts and expert techniques... a fabulous book that covers everything in a no-no-nonsense manner., This easy-to-use book is filled with important facts and expert techniques... a fabulous book that covers everything in a no-no-nonsense manner. Beautifully illustrated and up-to-date... gardeners of all levels will discover how fail-safe it can be to grow orchids., This guide shows how to choose the right orchids for your home and then, in easy terms, explains how to care for them., Both common and unusual cultivars... concise, pertinent, practical information in an easy to find format., A calm and simple approach to growing one of the most popular, yet confounding, houseplants... easy to read and follow., How to choose the right orchids for your home and then, in easy terms, explains how to care for them., [Recommended as a book for novices] A clear guide to all the main types and the most reliable cultivars., Well-illustrated advice on picking appropriate orchids, caring for them, and displaying them attractively... Orchids for the rest of us -- there's an idea whose time appears to have come., Well-illustrated advice on picking appropriate orchids, caring for them, and displaying them attractively... Orchids for the rest of us -- there's an idea whose time appears to have come. This utilitarian manual to orchids as houseplants succeeds admirably in its aim to provide a practical, concise, easy-to-use guide that is suitable for those with little or no experience of growing orchids. Johnson, owner of McBean's Orchids in Essex, England, a company that's been growing orchids since 1879, instructs readers on how to choose the right orchid for their home...and explores options for procuring the right orchid. Detailed advice on feeding, watering and repotting, as well as tips for dealing with pests and diseases further increase readers' chances of successfully growing these lovely but temperamental plants. Johnson moves on to giving hints for displaying orchids and addresses common concerns and simple solutions. Finally, she presents a substantial directory, which profiles hundreds of different kinds of orchids--all capable of being grown in the average home by novice growers--and provides instructions for meeting the individual needs of each species., Beautifully illustrated and up-to-date... gardeners of all levels will discover how fail-safe it can be to grow orchids. Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: Advances in home climate technology have spurred a dramatic rise in the popularity of orchids as houseplants. Wide availability and affordability have made them far more accessible. Modern orchid varieties are hardy and come in a vast array of colors and sizes to suit any gardener's home environment. Easy Orchids shows just how easy it is to fill the home year-round with these colorful and scented blooms. The book is packed with glorious color photographs of orchids from around the world and gives practical guidance and expert tips in a clear and easy-to-use format. Topics include: Extensive A-Z orchid directory of plants Cool, warm and intermediate varieties Choosing a healthy plant and checklist for buying orchids online Transporting and importing plants Detailed cultivation instructions Strength of fragrance and size of bloom Ease of growth and ideal growing temperature and location Watering and humidity levels Feeding, potting and seasonal care. Using Easy Orchids , gardeners everywhere will discover how fail-safe and rewarding it can be to grow orchids at home., 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.

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Used - Very Good A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged. Easy Orchids: The Fail ISBN-13 : 9781552979389 Book

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