Contents

Introduction

PART ONE: Understanding orchids

1 A love affair with orchids
2 Hardy orchids: conservation, habitat and growing conditions
3 The structure and life cycle of native orchids
4 Native orchids suitable for cultivation

PART TWO: Cultivating orchids

5 Growing orchids in your garden: the basics
6 Raising plants from seed
7 Pests and diseases

PART THREE: Orchid communities

8 Creating a garden meadow
9 An orchid orchard or garden glade
10 Orchids in rockeries or damp ground
11 Repopulating wild areas

Appendix: Plant lists
Useful resources
Acknowledgements
Image credits
Index