Synopses & Reviews
With growing orchids as a pastime ever increasing in popularity, here is one of the most popular books on the subject. This engaging volume provides all the inspiration and hands-on facts for transforming a windowsill, patio, glassed-in porch, or small garden plot into orchid territory, with the emphasis given a plant that can be all too intimidating on the easy. There's Lady's Slipper orchids and Jewel orchids for low-light homes; Laeliocattleyas to take advantage of a sunny kitchen window; and a host of other varieties. Complete with concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Easy Orchids makes growing these prima donnas of the plant world rewarding and enjoyable for beginner and expert gardeners alike.
About the Author
Mimi Luebbermann is the author of a wide range of garden books, including Easy Orchids (0-8118-3553-7). She lives in Northern California.
Faith Echtermeyer has created visuals for numerous cookbooks, travel books, and food and wine publications. She lives in California's Napa Valley.