PublishedTimber Press, October 2019 |
ISBN9781604698169 |
FormatSoftcover, 248 pages |
Dimensions22.6cm × 20.2cm × 2cm |
Orchid expert Marc Hachadourian makes it easier than ever to successfully grow, design, and craft with orchids. Orchids have always inspired passion. Their exotic flowers and vibrant colours draw people in, but their reputation as fussy and difficult to grow keep many houseplant fans from adding them to their home decor.
But orchids can be easy to grow and Marc Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, details exactly how in his new book. Orchid Modern includes basic information on potting, watering, and care. Hachadourian profiles the top 100 plant picks, focusing on varieties that are readily available and easy to grow. Step-by-step projects, including a jewel orchid terrarium, an orchid wreath, an orchid kokedama, and a woodland centerpiece, will inspire readers to express their individual style and add orchids to their home decor. Packed with accessible information and hundreds of stylish photographs, Orchid Modern demystifies this intimidating plant and offers inspiration for modern styling. AUTHOR: Marc Hachadourian is the orchid curator at the New York Botanical Garden and the manager of the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections. He has over 20 years of experience in horticulture, specialising in orchids, tropical and aquatic plants, bulbs, and alpines. Hachadourian also oversees the CITES Rescue Center Program for the Garden and has been featured on Martha Stewart Living. SELLING POINTS: . Orchids are more accessible, affordable, and easy to care for than ever before, but they are still intimidating to many people. With its accessible information and inviting design, this book will replace readers' doubt with curiosity, empowering even beginners to grow these exotic-looking blooms. . Marc Hachadourian is the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, where he is responsible for 7,000 orchids and plays a key role in the annual orchid show. . Striking photography from acclaimed photographer Claire Rosen, ten unique step-by-step projects,and the otherwordly beauty of orchids make this a striking, memorable package. 238 colour photographs
