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Orchids
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Growing Orchids 
 This fact sheet discusses growing medium, light requirements, humidity, temperature, watering, fertilization, pests and diseases, and other aspects of growing orchids. From the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/horticulture/orchids.html Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Aug 31, 2004 Internet Orchid Photo Encyclopedia
This colorful encyclopedia features over 3000 species in over 400 genera found in their native habitat. Arranged alphabetically by genus and searchable by keyword, it also provides the common name, photograph, and description. A chart of symbols is used to designate climate, temperature and light requirements, fragrance, and growing tips. Glossary, bibliography, and links to other orchid resources are provided. http://www.orchidspecies.com/ Topics: Plants by Name, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Feb 20, 2003 Obsession With Orchids
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nature program that "looks at the human fascination with these strangely compelling flowers." Discusses new technologies used by breeders and Susan Orlean's book "The Orchid Thief." Includes images of orchids, a video clip, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/obsession-with-orchids/introduction/1939/ Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Orchid Hunter
" NOVA investigates an all-consuming passion for orchids, nature’s most highly evolved plant" on this Web site which offers supplemental content to the NOVA program, Orchid Hunter . A slide show of a collection of 15 different orchid species is featured, along with a video clip and article about the orchid’s tenacious ability to survive. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/orchid/ Topics: Plants by Name Last updated Feb 4, 2003 OrchidWeb
"A vast array of educational materials are at your fingertips -- culture sheets, FAQs, our Orchid Source Directory, our interactive Forum, archival materials, past magazine issues and articles, commercial growers, Affiliated Societies and organizations, books and periodicals, access to other related Web sites, and much more." From the American Orchid Society. http://www.aos.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Orchid_Information&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3690 Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Vanilla
Information about this edible fruit of the orchid family. Includes a brief history (dating back to the 16th century and the Aztec Indians in Mexico), a description of growing vanilla, tips for using vanilla extract, and instructions for making vanilla sugar and vanilla extract. From an online magazine devoted to orchids. http://www.clanorchids.com/culture/vanilla.html Topics: Crops, Plants by Name Last updated Aug 18, 2005 |
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