{"product_id":"how-to-grow-native-orchids-in-gardens-large-and-small-9780857844606","title":"How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn easy-to-read, practical guide to growing native orchids and a compelling call to action for British gardeners to help save our threatened species. * Mandy Bradshaw, gardening journalist and blogger *\u003cbr\u003eSuch delicate illustrations in this informative book. A must for orchid growers. * Graeme Kay, BSBI county recorder *\u003cbr\u003eEverything you need to know is here, presented in a very readable and interesting way. The many excellent illustrations, photographs and diagrams further enhance the quality of this volume. * John Hawksford, BSBI recorder and author of The Flora of Staffordshire *\u003cbr\u003eThis excellent book has inspired me to establish some native orchids in my patch -  the authors make failure sound difficult. Highly accessible, encouraging, beautifully illustrated and eminently readable. * Bunny Guinness, Gardener’s Question Time *\u003cbr\u003eA great guide that shows how, with a little preparation, beautiful native orchids can be grown by anyone, in a range of garden settings, helping to conserve species under threat in the wild. * Ian and Teresa Moss, Rare Plant Fairs *\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully produced book with charming illustrations and images of our native orchids. It is sure to encourage more gardeners to propagate these threatened plants * Dr Nick Owens, author of The Bees of Norfolk *\u003cbr\u003eWe don’t usually consider orchids as garden plants, but perhaps we should. With historical notes on orchid collection and decline, a discussion of orchid biology and neat descriptions of the species and their suitability for cultivation, this fascinating book makes the idea of filling the garden with unexpected and beautiful orchids seem eminently achievable. * Naomi Slade, author of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Snowdrops *\u003cbr\u003eEvery page a delight, easy to read and beautifully illustrated with photographs, paintings and drawings. Designed to be 'dipped into' for information and practical advice or just become enthralled with our exquisite native orchids. * Margaret Howells, gardener and lecturer in Biology *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  \u003cb\u003ePart 1: Understanding orchids \u003c\/b\u003eA love affair with orchids  The structure and life cycle of native orchids  Native orchids suitable for cultivation   \u003cb\u003ePart 2: Cultivation\u003c\/b\u003e Growing orchids in your garden: the basics  Raising plants from seed  Pests and diseases   \u003cb\u003ePart 3: Orchid communities \u003c\/b\u003eCreating a garden meadow  An orchid orchard or garden glade  Orchids in rockeries or damp ground  Repopulating wild areas  Resources","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866093957463,"sku":"9780857844606","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-grow-native-orchids-in-gardens-large-and-small-9780857844606","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}