Do you have a greenhouse and want to grow orchids?  Would you like to put your orchids outside for the summer, or permanently?  How do you know when your orchid needs to be re-potted and how do you choose the correct pot and soil?  Is your orchid growing so well that it needs to be divided (only in my dreams)?  

The Orchids Handbook begins with the anatomy of an orchid - the flower, roots, leaves and their structures, followed up by growth, habitat and life cycle of the different species of orchids, with the second half entire second half dedicated to the different orchid species - noting their origin, flowering, and their light and feeding requirements, as well as beautiful full color photographs.  

The section on orchid production was quite interesting.  A tour through a giant orchid nursery would make for a fun field trip.   As someone who can't seem to keep an orchid alive long-term, let alone coaxing it into a second bloom, I found the chapter on care and maintenance to be straight forward and helpful.  This book is overflowing with color photographs, although the content may be geared towards a more experienced orchid owner, rather than someone who has just purchased their very first orchid plant.

(NetGalley ebook -  I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

Orchids Handbook A Practical Guide to the Care and Cultivation of 40 Popular Orchid Species and Their Hybrids by Michael Tibbs from Fox Chapel Publishing is a beautiful useful book. I loved the gorgeousness picture and the excellent information provided in an easy to read manner. There is information for the serious orchids grower and information for those struggling to get their Phalaenopsis to bloom again.
Thank you NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for a valley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Fox Chapel Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

This book is for the serious orchid gardener, it is packed full of information about how to grow orchids, treat disease, perfect growing conditions and more. The book goes through individual species with specific information.

There are some photographs throughout the book, however of you are wanting a more coffee table style approach with loads of colour photographs of orchids this is not that type of book.

Disclaimer: I was given a free digital download of this book by NetGallery, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Having grown orchids for many years, I learned some new information that will proved to be helpful in nuturing my plants.

I plan to buy a copy for my library and hope to enjoy gorgeous blooms for years to come.

I have enjoyed referring to this book for instruction on how to grow my orchids. I am a beginner with orchids and I have found this book to be very helpful. Thanks to Fox Chapel Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a fabulous book for orchid lovers, full of information and wonderful photos. I grow orchids and this book is a real eye opener to all the type of orchids and care involved in looking after these beautiful plants. Lots of information on propagating, disease, care and recommendations for different skill levels in growing orchids.
Very readable, easy to follow and beautifully presented. This book has it all.

If you just need to figure out how to keep alive for a bit the orchid that you got for your birthday or a get well gift, then maybe an internet search will do. But if you really want to get into growing orchids and maybe even have a who greenhouse full of them like a Victorian enthusiast or some of the more modern flower devotees, then this handbook by Michael Tibbs is the book for you.

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This is a great orchid reference book with loads of information regarding classification of the many different types of orchid and their care requirements. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a love for orchids.

Initially, I was first taken back by the multitude of striking pictures of beautiful orchids. As if being enrolled in Orchids 101, it was fascinating to first learn that there are over 25,000 different species. That definitely got my attention. Today, some are still being discovered in the wild.

Easy-to-read, the different parts of the orchid were shown and described in great detail. In order to thrive by the hands of a breeder, particular care and maintenance must be observed. A little bit of TLC and a whole lot of knowledge would go a long way.

More so than most common plants, orchids come with a variety of specific needs; this well-written tutorial addresses each and every one of them; all bases are covered. If followed as suggested, the outlook for propagation and growth will have a better than good chance for a successful outcome. This book comes highly recommended for the novice or even the best of orchid enthusiast's.

I offer my gratitude to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.