“The orchid hunter must be prepared to plunge into swamps, to brave briars and black flies, and to lose himself in the glory of the chase.” — Grace Greylock Niles Bog-trotting for Orchids is a lyrical blend of natural history, adventure, and poetic observation. Join Grace Greylock Niles—botanist, explorer, and writer—as she journeys through the bogs, fens, and swamps of the Northeastern United States in pursuit of one of nature’s most elusive treasures: wild orchids. With a voice both scholarly and spirited, Niles paints vivid portraits of rare flora and the untamed landscapes that cradle them. This timeless work speaks not only to plant lovers and naturalists but to all who long for the thrill of discovery in the forgotten corners of the natural world.