How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small : The comprehensive guide to cultivating local species - Wilson Wall

How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small

The comprehensive guide to cultivating local species

By: Wilson Wall, Dave Morgan

Hardcover | 5 September 2019

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A unique illustrated book about growing native orchids giving a step by step guide to every planting situation.

From this book, you will learn how to cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their natural habitat:
  • Which species of orchids will work in their garden and what companion plants to grow next to them
  • How to grow orchids from seed or in a container
  • How to start an orchid meadow or how to add orchids into an orchard
  • Preserving and promoting local ecosystems
About the Authors

Born and raised in Solihull, David took a degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Lancaster, an experience that saw his interest switch from zoology to botany. He moved to Nottingham University to do a PhD in plant physiology. He had done postdoctoral research in the same field, including a period in New Zealand looking at practical applications of botany in horticulture.

Wilson Wall is the Director of Bewdley Orchids, provider of native British orchids for individuals and groups to grow in their garden or meadow. Elected Fellow of the Institute of Biology (now the Royal Society of Biology) and Chartered Biologist, Wilson has a PhD in genetics and a long interest in growing orchids from seed. He has written several books before, of both single and joint authorship and was editor of The Clematis, journal of the British Clematis Society.
Industry Reviews

An 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

Such delicate illustrations in this informative book. A must for orchid growers.

-- Graeme Kay, BSBI county recorder

Everything 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, author of "The Flora of Staffordshire" & BSBI recorder

This 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

A 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

A 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"

We 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"

Every 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

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