Orchids Made Easy book -- any good?

[hvlckvtnr]

Originally Posted by CTB

There are so many great books out there, check abebooks for used books at great prices. What are you looking for in a book.? A type of orchid or general care or pollinating?

I'm primarily interested in general care... something a little quicker to answer the typical noob 100 top questions, by conveniently packaging all the answers in a dead-wood format, rather than having to search online each one individually. :-)

Thanks for pointer to abebooks, will check it out.

[The Peloric Orchid]

Originally Posted by hvlckvtnr

I'm primarily interested in general care... something a little quicker to answer the typical noob 100 top questions, by conveniently packaging all the answers in a dead-wood format, rather than having to search online each one individually. :-)

Thanks for pointer to abebooks, will check it out.

If you're still looking for a book, I really liked Orchids for Dummies when I was starting out. I never actually bought by own copy and just checked out the library's copy again and again haha.

Originally Posted by estación seca

The fastest way to learn is to join an orchid society and spend some time with long-time members. They are happy to have you over and answer questions.

I think estación seca brings up a good point by joining a orchid society. I thought they were most beneficial to me from a social standpoint, but picking the brains of the local experts goes hand in hand with having a couple reference texts.