"As either a blueprint for amassing an orchid collection or a reference source for specific types of orchid, Gilland's selective directory of the most popular and easily maintained varieties offers essential information. ...Gilland's thoughtful instruction goes a long way toward correcting the old perception of orchids as difficult."--"Booklist."
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For those who have graduated beyond the orchidascorsage stage and would like to try growing these exotic beauties at home, Gilland has written a precise yet practical handbook. Although touted as a guide for beginners, perhaps the term serious beginner would be more accurate, since much of Gilland's advice is predicated upon the gardener's commitment to proper orchid cultivation within a greenhouse environment. The book's contents are wellorganized, starting with such basics of greenhouse management as climate regulation, and moving on to discussions of temperature requirements, propagation techniques, and pest and disease control. As either a blueprint for amassing an orchid collection or a reference source for specific types of orchid, Gilland's selective directory of the most popular and easily maintained varieties offers essential information on native habitat, flowering season, and temperature demands. Speaking from personal experience and with unbridled enthusiasm, Gilland's thoughtful instruction goes a long way toward correcting the old perception of orchids as difficult: they are dazzling, he declares, but they need not be daunting. Carol Haggas
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This review is from: Orchids Are Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Their Care and Cultivation (Paperback)
"Orchids are Easy" is a helpful book for someone planning a greenhouse. The first part of the book goes into detail about the planning that goes into building a greenhouse--including location, building materials, necessary equipment, watering and climate control.Brief chapters cover the culture of orchids, propogation, pests and diseases. The final section is the "A-Z of Orchid Species". This area has nice closeups of each featured plant, but is pretty limited in scope. You won't find anything about Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis or Cymbidiums here. If you are looking for information on Oncidiums, Odontoglossums and some Dendrobiums you find solid information and nice photography.
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orchids are easy,
By ellen f. muth (Elko, NV, US) - See all my reviews
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The book was not described very well. This particular book deals with greenhouse growing orchids. I was interested in growing orchids in my home. I have several plants which are now dormant and I was hoping to learn about caring them for future blooming. Ellen Muth
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