The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids: The Art and Science to Grow Your Own Orchids: Volume 6

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids: The Art and Science to Grow Your Own Orchids: Volume 6
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Philip Seaton
By (author) ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
SeriesKew Experts
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 160
Category/GenreFlowers
Specialized gardening methods
Active outdoor pursuits and Survival Skills
ISBN/Barcode 9780711242807
ClassificationsDewey:635.93472
Audience
General
Illustrations 200 color illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Imprint Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
NZ Release Date 26 April 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A combination of botanical beauty and practical advice in Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids will inspire beginners and experienced growers to love and grow 60 beautiful orchids and 12 inspirational projects. From growing from seed to harvesting vanilla pods, the projects will bring the wonderful world of orchids to life and produce confident, keen growers wanting to expand their experience of these exotic flora.

Author Biography

Philip Seaton is an expert orchid grower, conservationist and lecturer and author of three books on the subject with Kew publishing. He is Secretary of the Orchid Specialist Group (OSG) and an honorary Research Assistant at Kew. At Kidderminster College, Philip lectures on seed growing techniques both in the UK and Latin America, and has co-authored landmark scientific papers on the subject.KEW ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS has built a global resource for medicinal plant names that enables health professionals and researchers to access information about plants and plant products relevant to pharmacological research, health regulation, traditional medicine and functional foods.