That's mostly because there are about 1001 "right" ways to grow orchids and
only a few really really "wrong" ways. Not to mention adjusting for varied
conditions, and semantic/interpretational differences or misunderstandings;
a lot of times, authors as well as speakers are trying to say the same
thing, in different words ...

IMHO, Northen's book is a staple for the advanced grower, but likely to
confuse a newbie. The Ortho "All About Growing Orchids" is very good for
the beginner [if you can find it, the prior edition with the pink cover is
better than the latest edition with the floral cover -- the usual deal with
the "new and [not]-improved"].

Taylor's Guide to Orchids is also very good for those who read, but I find
that a lot of beginners get so carried away by all the pretty pics that they
forget to read the text -- I can't tell you how many have shown up here,
book in hand, looking for Miltoniopsis and other cool-growers despite the
very clear text which identifies them as such [and which means you can't
grow them here, at least not without a cool-house].

Good growing,

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids

http://www.jborchids.com
"dd" wrote in message
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Yes, and what's frustrating is when you get several "good orchid books"
and they don't agree on methodologies or cultural requirements...


In article b4Zcb.435373$cF.138919@rwcrnsc53, K Barrett
wrote:

"J. Del Col" wrote in message
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Be aware that orchid books can consume nearly as much time, space and
money as the orchids themselves.


J. Del Col

Ha! You got that right!

K Barrett