Reviews for An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials

The average rating for An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-02-26 00:00:00 Meredith Slayton 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.)

Review # 2 was written on 2014-09-24 00:00:00 John Lloyd I don't get as excited about annuals as I do perennials, but this book is well-written and informative, just like the others in the series.