Guide to a rich and varied orchid flora under increasing pressure from the accelerating and widespread destruction of the forests of the Pacific islands. Illustrated with 80 full-page line drawing and 16 pages of colour photographs.[...]

Growing Hardy Orchids introduces an exciting array of orchids from 47 diverse genera that can be cultivated in a cool greenhouse or outside, in their rightful place among other temperate garden plants. Taking important lessons from the orchids' natural histories and life cycles, the authors provide [...]

Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673 as a resource providing plant material for the training of apothecaries. For most of its existence, the Garden has been a focus for botanists, taxonomists, students and horticulturists both for employing their skills[...]