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This clearly written & illustrated guide provides all the know-how & inspiration needed to begin cultivating brilliant blooms & discovering the enchantingly beautiful & fascinating world of orchids. Orchids are surprisingly easy to grow, provided you follow a few flexible rules. In this highly personal & personable user-friendly guide aimed at the first-time grower, Jaworski relies heavily on his own experiences to demystify orchid growing. Orchid cultivation is a natural extension of outdoor gardening, with the additional benefits that it can be enjoyed year-round & makes an ideal pursuit for the urban dweller. With this book anyone can bloom a spectacular array of orchids. Chapters from ORCHIDS SIMPLIFIED include: * How to select young plants. * The most forgiving orchids. * Where to grow orchids in the home. How to choose location. How to grow orchids under artificial lights. * The outdoor orchid garden. * Orchids for special occasions & conditions--A guide to some of the more demanding species. * Increasing the bounty--An introduction to the basics of orchid propagation. * Plus a complete, up-to-date & detailed source list on where to get orchids & orchid-raising equipment - & a full glossary.Jaworski, Henry is the author of 'Orchids Simplified: An Indoor Gardening Guide' with ISBN 9780963159144 and ISBN 0963159143.
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