Understanding the importance of naming an orchid, how to breed across genera and where to find local help with orchid care are essential for an orchid grower. Learn more in this free educational video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Orchid care and finding help for indoor orchids are discussed in this free educational video series.
Create orchid hybrids easily in this free educational video series.
Breeding Cattleya Orchids can add lots of life to your garden or home. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Breeding, growing and caring for Multigeneric Orchids is discussed in this free educational video series.
Determining the names of Multigeneric Orchids is essential. Learn more in this free educational video series.
The various stages of a growing orchid are discussed in this free educational video series.
Orchid clubs can be a valuable resource for growers and gardeners. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Books and resources can aid a home gardener's understanding of orchids. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Growing orchids need special care and, in turn, special supplies. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Find local shops that can provide help, support and supplies for orchid growers. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Identify local orchid growers in your area where you can obtain additional plants and bulbs in this free educational video series.
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series.
Growing orchids require a lot of care and, sometimes, help. Find additional resources in this free educational video series.
Buying orchids properly and from the right distributors is discussed in this free educational video series.
Importing orchids from other states can be complicated. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Importing orchids from other countries can be complicated. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Orchids have some of the most exotic and beautiful flowers in the plant world. They boast of at least 25,000 officially recognized individual species, and some botanists count the number even higher. With such a natural diversity and beauty, orchids have garnered much attention from the world horticultural community. Amateur gardeners and flower enthusiasts are constantly cross pollinating species, and have to date created over 100,000 hybrid orchids. Orchid cultivation happens on a global scale, with favorable climate conditions regulating regions of high or low growth.
Aside from the aesthetic qualities that orchids are famous for, they provide at least one well known nutritional benefit. The vanilla bean is the fruit of an orchid plant, and is considered to be an important, valuable crop in many areas.
This free video series gives you expert knowledge on growing orchids and finding help in your local area. Bill Hutchinson talks with you about breeding and crossbreeding orchids, the importance of naming new orchids, and how to research your plants. He also gives you advice on taking the next step, how to connect with other orchid growers in your area and find support. Bill shares his experience with local shops, orchid malls, importing plants from out of state or out of country, and which supplies work best. This guy knows his stuff! After this series, you'll be ready to grow gorgeous orchids and find others to share your hobby with.
William Hutchinson Bill has been working with orchids since 1951 but is the first to admit that he is still learning. He graduated from Stockbridge School of Agriculture in Floriculture/Horticulture. He then completed degrees in biology and microbiology at Clark University in Worcester, MA. He has a doctorate in Botany from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has been the President of the Amherst Orchid Society and regularly writes a question and answer column for their newsletter. <p> He may be reached at wa.hutchinson@comcast.net<br>413-253-7036 <br>52 Jeffrey Lane, Amherst, MA 01002. <p> The greenhouse is open Saturdays by appointment.dkdk
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