Reading a GREAT new Bulbophyllum book!

[cb977]

So, my friends Laura, Linda and I are lucky enough to be members of the Tampa Orchid Club...which means we're lucky enough to have some very knowledgeable new orchid friends

Bill Thoms and his lovely wife Doris Dukes are among them

I first met Bill and Doris when they were judging a show for the club I was in at the time. Although I had never done it before and was a little nervous aobut screwing something up it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my (at the time) new-found hobby of growing orchids. I was assigned to a team which included Bill as one of the judges...and walked away from that experience knowing more than I thought possible. With all the people they meet, I'm sure they don't remember that first meeting 5 yrs ago but I have never forgotten it. It is what made me such a fan of society members volunteering to clerk at their club shows

Bill and Doris are holders of mutiple multiple (did I say MULTIPLE?) awards for their Bulbophyllums.

Bill is also a great teacher and a very funny man. It's easy to learn when there's an element of fun and laughter to go along with the information

Now, even people who unfortunately can't become a member of the Tampa Orchid Club have the opportunity to "meet" Bill Thoms...sort of

He has written a book:

BULBOPHYLLUMS
The Incomplete Guide;
From A to WHY?

I got my copy yesterday, started reading it at about 11 last night and at 12:30 this morning, I found myself awake and literally laughing out loud! (I don't know about anybody else but I've never had an instructional guide make me giggle ). I had also already made the decision to totally change the way I grow my Bulbs and I'm already working on it

Watch out folks!!! Here I come!!!



Seriously, if you want to read a good book that is going to teach you how to grow orchids and make you laugh along the way...get the book!!!

I'm not associated with the book in any way and Bill doesn't even know I'm writing this yet but Orchidboard is a place for learning and in my opinion, THIS is the book you need to have in your collection

[harrywitmore]

Thanks Suzanne. Just added it to my wishlist.

[cb977]

Good for you, Harry! I am SO enjoying it, I'm sure you will too!

I do a little work then come inside and sneak in a few pages

[zygostates]

Thanks Suzanne!
I appreciate you recommending an orchid book. I am looking on Amazon right now!

[cb977]

If anybody wants to order directly from Bill, contact me and I'll give you the info

From Bill Thoms:
I will send out either the book, which costs $44.95, or the CD (the book in digital format) for $19.95 or you can get both for $59.95 (save $5).
Shipping and Handling is $5 for US, $10 for Canada and $20 for other International destinations.

Thank you Bill

[camille1585]

I only have one bulbo, but I want it!! I think I'll have to order it as soon as I arrive in the US this spring!

[cb977]

Way cool!

The book is even cooler if you've had the chance to see Bill do a presentation (if anybody ever has the opportunity, take it!)...then it's almost like you can hear him saying the stuff!

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by cb977

Way cool!

The book is even cooler if you've had the chance to see Bill do a presentation (if anybody ever has the opportunity, take it!)...then it's almost like you can hear him saying the stuff!

Does he only do presentations in Florida, or gives talks elsewhere too?

[cb977]

Worldwide! There's always a chance!

[cb977]

Well, I finished it!

Funny thing is...I called Laura this morning to see if she had started hers yet and she hadn't. She called me an hour ago to say she had finished it already!
Gotta love that lady

Did I mention the pictures in this book? Or the fact that he tells us what's stinky and what isn't!