BOOKS

Robert’s book Growing Orchids in Your Garden is now out of print. However, we have located a stock of his original book, Orchids in Your Garden. Robert wrote this book for gardeners who would like to try growing a few orchids but think they are too difficult. The book covers types of orchids, types of gardens, growing orchids in containers and a list of species recommended for different climates. It has 39 colour and five half-tone photos and six line drawings.

The recommended retail price is A$27.95 but you can get this special book from us for the special price of just A$19.95. What’s more, Robert will autograph your copy and inscribe it to you or that special person. When ordering, simply let us know the inscription you would like by writing in the ‘special instructions’ box.

$19.95 Special Discount Price

Here’s what some reviewers have said:

“That many orchids can be grown successfully in general garden situations in not surprising…What is surprising, however, is the amount of material on the subject contained in the 144-page soft cover booklet…As and added bonus, I particularly liked the small historical notes…and the literary style is concise and attractive.” Michael Harrison, Australian Orchid Review Vol.66 No.2, April/May 2001.

“He explains clearly how to select the right ones for your climate and how to grow them, supporting his comprehensive and often witty text with photographs and diagrams.” Roger Mann, Your Garden, August 2002.

“Recommended on Burke’s Backyard Orchids in Your Garden covers climates, types of gardens from the largest to the smallest balcony, growing orchids indoors and in containers, and how to manage pests without poison.” 50 Something, December/January 2003.

“While many books on orchids outline how to grow them in artificial conditions…Robert Friend’s book explains how to grow orchids naturally within the garden…-just as they grow in the wild” Australian Horticulture December 2000.

We offer Registered Training Organisations the following learning guides which we have produced:

★ A learning guide covering the competencies required in RTF3020A Install and maintain indoor plant displays; cost $38.50 including GST plus postage and handling.

★ A learning guide covering the competencies required in RTF3510A Design and prepare growing media; cost $44.00 including GST plus postage and handling.

Each learning guide is in the form of a workbook, including colour illustrations, Activities and a set of suggested Assessment tasks. We have in the course of publication a learning guide for RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants. Click here for an order form or contact us by phone, fax or email and we will provide a quote and a tax invoice.