Indoor gardening Books
DK Happy Cactus
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£13.49
DK Happy Orchid
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£14.39
DK Practical Cactus and Succulent Book
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£19.54
Hodder & Stoughton How Not To Kill Your Plants
Book SynopsisHands up if you''ve killed a plant? Yep, me too. It''s no secret that we''ve all become plant obsessed, but do we really understand how to look after them? I am not a Professor of Botany, but having run my florist and plant shop, Grace & Thorn, since 2011 I''ve learnt a few things along the way. HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR PLANTS is about taking the hocus-pocus out of plants and flowers and enabling you to understand a plant''s needs in order to know where to place and how to style them, but most importantly how to keep them alive.I get asked every type of question you can imagine and I have written this book to answer them. Watering can down, it''s time to go back to the roots.Keep it green.Nik x(AKA The Agony Plant)
£22.50
Fox Chapel Publishing 50 Simple Indoor Miniature Gardens
Book SynopsisThe smallest window sill, the tiniest balcony, or a sliver of space on a bookcase can now be adorned by thriving greenery! This book is the inspiration you need to add decorative greenery to your small living space and contains 50 projects for creating and maintaining a wide variety of charming and low-maintenance mini indoor gardens. Whether you prefer succulents, cacti, greenery, flowering plants, vegetables, or orchids, the chosen plants within these pages are all easy to find at your local garden centers. Like a visual recipe book to modify and create your own mini garden, transform unique items into decorative plant containers, grow inspired with the beautiful photography and helpful tips, and awaken the creative gardener in you!
£12.34
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Hydroponics A Beginners Guide To Growing Food Without Soil Grow Delicious Fruits And Vegetables Hydroponically In Your Home 4 Inspiring Gardening Ideas
£9.93
Adams Media Corporation How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisTake your love of plants to the next level and start growing some food with this modern, easy-to-follow guidebook that shows you everything you need to know to grow edible plants all year round!Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious in all of your favorite dishes. How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You’ll find everything you need to know about building your container garden including: -How to choose the right size container for each plant -How to water (and feed!) your plants for optimal growth -When to harvest your crops for the best flavor -And much more! It’s time to turn your decorative plants into ones that will keep you happy and healthy! No matter how much or how little space you have in your apartment, you can enjoy everything—from basil to onions to strawberries—with this practical guide to container gardening.
£11.69
Skyhorse Publishing Hydroponics for Houseplants
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£10.99
Skyhorse Publishing Sprouts, Shoots & Microgreens: Tiny Plants to
Book Synopsis"I tell everyone I know to try sprouts and microgreens. They are incredibly easy to grow, you get results in just a couple of weeks, and they are so good for you. I love the recipes in this book—such great ideas for ways to eat one of the best-kept secrets in gardening."—Stacy Tornio, author of Plants You Can’t Kill Learn how to grow (and consume) sprouts, shoots, and microgreens at home without using expensive or complicated equipment—all you need is tap water and a glass jar, and you're ready to go! This is an easy, fast, and smart way to fit healthy greens into your diet. Following Lina Wallentinson's instructions, in just a few days, you'll see dry seeds transform into burgeoning green sprouts.In Sprouts, Shoots, and Microgreens, Wallentinson proves there is much more to shoots, sprouts, and microgreens than the classics cress and mung beans and that they are truly easy to grow, no matter where you try to do so. All plants in this book can be grown in jars, colanders, sieves, or bags at any height, using many different kinds of light sources, and even under pressure.In addition to showing how to grow shoots and sprouts, Wallentinson teaches how to make delicious meals with your harvest. Using step-by-step pictures and descriptive recipes, she demonstrates that shoots and sprouts are much more than just decorations on a plate. Recipes include sushi rolls with quinoa and wasabi mayonnaise, baked pumpkin with lentil sprouts and almond pesto or coffee, and coconut balls with toasted buckwheat!Trade Review"I tell everyone I know to try sprouts and microgreens. They are incredibly easy to grow, you get results in just a couple of weeks, and they are so good for you. I love the recipes in this book—such great ideas for ways to eat one of the best-kept secrets in gardening."—Stacy Tornio, author of Plants You Can’t Kill “Just as seeds are dense with nutrients that a savvy sprouter can unlock, Sprouts, Shoots, and Microgreens is a treasure trove of easy-to-digest, life-enhancing information. From sprouting instructions so straightforward that they’ll send even the most skeptical of home cultivators leaping for their colanders to delicious, beautifully photographed recipes (who could say no to a “Snazzy Falafel”?), this book—and the sustainable, nutrient-dense, and economical little friends it will help you harvest year-round—should be a kitchen staple.”—Emma Knight, Co-Founder of Greenhouse Juice Co. and author of The Greenhouse Cookbook"Lina Wallentinson's book takes 'cooking from scratch' to the next level! Growing your own Sprouts, Shoots & Microgreens is not only a delicious and inexpensive way to get incredibly nutrient-rich and highly digestible foods into your diet, but helps to remind us of the powerful connection between the planet and the food choices we make. The gorgeous photography in this book will have you eager to create these mini masterpieces in your own kitchen!" —Heather Lawless and Jen Mulqueen, authors of The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook
£10.99
Workman Publishing A Plant Lovers Sticker Book
£14.03
Andrews McMeel Publishing Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and
Book SynopsisThe colorful, peculiar history of the houseplant—from ancient Rome to Victorian England to Instagram—a botanical adventure full of histrionic highs, devastating lows, and sensational turning points along the way.From the hanging gardens of Babylon to that fiddle-leaf fig in your living room, houseplants have been humanity's companions for a millennia. Taming the Potted Beast explores the history of our air-purifying friends with an entertaining narrative of the peculiar, often dramatic story of the cultivation and domestication of the not-so-humble houseplant.Including entertaining historical vignettes, DIY plant projects, and accessible tips and tricks for caring for your own historical houseplant collection, this book has any plant-curious reader covered. Readers will come away with practical projects, expert advice, and an understanding of the historical significance of houseplants as well as an appreciation of the cultures from which they emerged.Both fascinating and fun, Taming the Potted Beast will take readers on exhilarating botanical adventure through the ages.
£16.14
Creative Homeowner Press,U.S. Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai
Book SynopsisCreating bonsai, an ancient art form that encourages meditation and contemplation, can be an intimidating art to start because of its intricate and precise nature. But David Squire''s new book is a gentle but complete beginner''s guide to the craft. Starting with the definition of what bonsai is, the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai then continues with the materials needed, including the right species of tree to get--how to prune, pinch, water, feed and display your piece. The book also includes chapters on indoor bonsai species, outdoor bonsai species and how to deal with pests and diseases, then concludes with a beautiful gallery of bonsai trees. Feel calmer and more focused by learning how to raise bonsai trees.
£11.04
Fox Chapel Publishing Pocket Guide to Houseplants: Over 240 Easy-Care
Book SynopsisLooking to make your home greener? The most comprehensive and complete guide to house plants you'll ever need, take this conveniently compact guide with you the next time you feel inspired to bring new plants home to help you decide! With plant descriptions and complete growing and care information per page for 240 popular species, Pocket Guide to Houseplants will show you everything you need to know to incorporate plants in your interior design. Containing over 500 color photographs and illustrations, find inspiration for your home and the perfect plants for any and every space. Author and garden expert Jack Kramer has written over 100 gardening books and makes it enjoyable for you to flip through these beautiful pages to see for yourself all the easy-care options and possibilities.
£12.34
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Tiny World Terrariums: Guide
Book SynopsisTerrariums are a vibrant, unique way to inject a little greenery into any home. In Tiny World Terrariums, authors Katy and Michelle of Brooklyn’s celebrated Twig Terrariums offer step-by-step instructions for building your own, from selecting glass containers to layering soil and filtration to adding moss, succulents, and other plants. To give each terrarium a whimsical, personal touch, Katy and Michelle demonstrate how to use tiny figurines and toys to create to-scale scenes, such as a couple at their wedding, a CSI crime scene, and Central Park in springtime. Photos of gorgeous finished terrariums and detailed instructions will empower anyone—whether green-thumbed or not—to create their own Lilliputian worlds. Praise for Tiny World Terrariums: "Terrariums have been popular with adults since Victorian times. But Katy Maslow and Michelle Inciarrano, authors of Tiny World Terrariums, make a case for younger enthusiasts too . . . Their enclosed gardens range from sophisticated to silly, with dinosaurs, unicorns and an array of other figurines telling enchanting stories in mossy tableaux. Their wonderful book provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process." —Chicago Tribune “[The authors] provide all the information needed to create the five layers of a terrarium . . . inspiration for readers who want to make their own mini world.” —Better Homes & Gardens Country Gardens (Spring 2013 issue) "I've been reading my fair share of how-to books on [terrariums] but I have a brand new favorite. Hands down . . . The tips on plant selection, preparation, and planting are the best I’ve seen (I learned a lot!)." —Babble.com "The book provides all the necessary instructions to create successfully healthy terrariums . . . But illustrations are the real delight. They show all sorts of tiny world photos labeled with container types, plant names, and more so you can more easily create contained life exactly as you envision it.” —Wired.com "If you love terrariums as much as we do, this is going to rock your world: Brooklyn-based Twig Terrariums will be selling a photographic collection of their finest miniature green gardens . . . with a step-by-step guide to creating tiny themed worlds that even the least green-thumbed person will be able to make and maintain.” —Inhabitat.com
£15.29
Workman Publishing Don't Throw It, Grow It!: 68 windowsill plants
Book SynopsisDon’t throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you’ll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat.
£9.99
Workman Publishing The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary
Book Synopsis“An imaginative guide to bringing the delights of the garden indoors.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, offers a revolutionary approach to houseplants. Instead of the typical varieties, Martin suggests hundreds of creative choices—brilliant spring bulbs, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents, and flowering vines and small trees. Along with loads of visual inspiration, you will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home, and valuable tips on watering, feeding, and pruning.
£14.99
Workman Publishing Growing Healthy Houseplants: Choose the Right
Book SynopsisThis concise Storey BASICS® guide teaches novice gardeners how to successfully keep indoor plants beautiful and healthy. Learn how to choose the best plants for your home and what each species needs in terms of location, water, sunlight, and fertilizer. Covering the basics of repotting, pruning, and dealing with pests, Ellen Zachos shows you how to keep your houseplants looking vibrant for years to come. Soon, you’ll be watching over a collection of thriving plants that add a lively dose of color to your home.
£7.99
Workman Publishing House Jungle: Turn Your Home into a Plant-Filled
Book SynopsisHouse Jungle is a joyful, illustrated introduction to indoor gardening, presented with a decorator’s eye. The vibrant drawings and hand-lettered text of author-illustrator Annie Dornan-Smith show how to prepare the perfect container and select plants based not only on their light and watering needs, but also on their looks! Whether your home style calls for large architectural plants, hanging baskets, or cacti and succulents, Dornan-Smith offers a visual rundown of the top choices. No gardening experience? No problem! Check out the section on “Houseplants That Can Take Abuse.”
£9.49
Prometheus Books Leaf Your Troubles Behind: How to Destress and
Book Synopsis In today’s world of technological advancements, political polarization, the responsibilities of life and career, and the unending world of social media chatter, many of us are stressed out, inside all the time, and yearning for peace. After certified horticulturalist and master pruner Karen Hugg discovered the miraculous effects of peaceful planting on her own life, she wondered whether these powerful benefits were limited to people who had a garden. Can apartment dwellers heal from their stress with either a small or no outdoor area? Is it possible to create a soothing green space indoors with houseplants? And, for those who are either physically unable or uninclined to grow plants, could they benefit as well by mimicking a green space through photos and décor? According to the growing amount of scientific research about the healing effects of nature, the answer is yes.Leaf Your Troubles Behind shows readers how to discover nature’s healing effects to reduce stress and increase happiness. This practical and inspiring book puts forth the concept of “Green Leisure”, an original and approachable system for dialing into nature’s healing via seven basic destressing strategies. Composed of relatable stories, insightful scientific research, and fun, easy-to-do exercises for beginners and experts alike, this guide to houseplants and their profound impact will be a refreshing oasis in our mostly indoor world of work, school, and home where screens, not nature, dominate our lives.Through stories, science, and easily replicable exercises, Leaf Your Troubles Behind offers detailed how-to advice on creating your own plant-oriented space to unlock and maintain the power of nature at home.
£14.24
Workman Publishing The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual:
Book SynopsisIt’s a whole new world of houseplants, so make yourself at home in it! If you love the idea of keeping houseplants, but struggle to care for them, you’ll find solace and invaluable advice in this comprehensive guide from expert gardener Barbara Pleasant. Even experienced houseplant enthusiasts will benefit from Pleasant’s expansive knowledge of indoor gardening, which includes personality profiles, growing needs, and troubleshooting tips for 160 blooming and foliage varieties. Create a greener world, one houseplant at a time.
£19.00
Workman Publishing Edible Houseplants: Grow Your Own Citrus, Coffee,
Book SynopsisHouseplant enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the range of tropical plants that can be grown in containers indoors, in any location. Laurelynn and Byron Martin, owners of Logee's Plants for Home & Garden, are nationally renowned for their expertise in growing fruit-bearing and tropical plants indoors. Their colourful guide features photos and complete care guidelines for 46 food-bearing plants, includes lemons, limes, grapefruit, cherries, olives, passion fruit, papaya, and much more. Fresh, fragrant, and flavourful, Edible Houseplants expands the fun and pleasure of growing indoor plants.
£14.44
Page Street Publishing Co. Houseplant Oasis: A Guide to Caring for Your
Book SynopsisStep into Melissa Lo’s carefully curated and meticulously maintained world of houseplants. Here, you’ll find detailed instructions for keeping your plants healthy, happy and thriving so you can transform your home into a lush, green oasis. With a long standing career as a designer and a passionate hobby as an online houseplant expert, Melissa combines her unique skill set to help you become a successful plant parent, while honing your sense for how to style them in your space. Melissa details the optimal light, water, temperature, substrates and nutrients for the most popular houseplants, in addition to covering the common issues that affect them. With a plethora of information on plant care, you’ll get a crash course on how to propagate your specimens, when and how to repot them, what to do about yellowing leaves, how to treat spider mites and fungus gnats and so much more.
£24.64
HarperCollins Focus How to Keep Your Plants Alive: 50 Plants That Are
Book SynopsisIf you’re horticulturally challenged, then this book’s for you. Learn to be the best plant parent you can be with How to Keep Your Plants Alive, featuring over 50 houseplants that are exceptionally hard to kill.We’ve all been there: your beloved plant is looking a little too droopy, but are you supposed to water it or have you overwatered it? Or maybe you meant to take care of it, but life got away from you and suddenly it’s been a week without any plant care. When your houseplants continue to suffer no matter how much TLC you show them, it’s time to up your game with this beginner’s guide to plant parenting. With houseplant profiles detailing individual plant needs and vital tips, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to successfully care for your greenery. If you’d like to strike “Plant Assassin” from your résumé, then read on.Inside you’ll find: 50+ low-maintenance houseplants with care and keeping instructions Tips for selecting the best houseplants for your home Warning signs for spotting a dying plant, plus the best rescue plans Beautiful illustrations of succulents, air plants, cacti, and more Don’t have a green thumb? No problem. With How to Keep Your Plants Alive, your indoor plants will be flourishing in no time at all, no matter what you throw at them.
£10.44
Workman Publishing Project Succulent: Genius Ideas for Arranging
Book SynopsisEasy to Find, Easy to Grow, Easy to Love Succulents appear in myriad shapes, colors, and textures and are some of the easiest plants to care for (less water is more!). In this step-by-step guide, adapted from The Plant Recipe Book, author Baylor Chapman shows us how to choose among these beauties to create arrangements and tiny terrariums like a Desert View, which includes burro’s tails and zebra plants, or the Zen Garden, with rabbit ear cacti, pincushion cacti, and a little Morgan’s Beauty.
£9.99
Workman Publishing Tabletop Gardens: How to Make Long-Lasting
Book SynopsisHow to Create Stunning Living Centerpieces Adapted from plant designer Baylor Chapman's The Plant Recipe Book, here are thirty projects for beautiful planted centerpieces. Instead of picking up fresh-cut flowers from the supermarket or florist, discover how to create lasting flower arrangements using living plants. From plant designer Baylor Chapman, here are thirty projects for beautiful centerpieces. Each project specifies the type and number of plants needed and the best containers to use, plus techniques and expert advice for helping that tabletop garden grow.
£9.99
Workman Publishing Home Sweet Houseplant: A Room-by-Room Guide to
Book SynopsisGreenify Your Home No matter what space you’re considering—from a kitchen window to a loft-size living room—this book, adapted from Decorating with Plants, will show you how to find the perfect plant for the perfect spot. Plant designer Baylor Chapman starts with the basics, including a guide for choosing and caring for your plants, then takes the reader room by room, offering unexpected design concepts and inspired projects to elevate your home. How about four ways to turn your dresser into a style statement—urban bohemian, feminine glamour, sleek contemporary, or natural beauty?
£9.99
Princeton Architectural Press Happy Plant: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating
Book SynopsisHow to care for your houseplant, and the many ways that houseplants care for us, as well-from the founder and horticultural experts at Horti. From Puneet Sabharwal, cofounder of plant subscription company Horti, My First Plant approaches houseplant care as a journey which brings us closer to nature and is equally beneficial to the houseplant and the plant parent. With the goal of building your confidence in tending to indoor plants, this book covers basic plant care, the history of what we know today as houseplants, how these living creatures communicate, and the ways in which to sustainably troubleshoot any issues that may arise along the way! Whether you're afraid to bring home a plant or have a healthy row of green along your windowsill, Sabharwal is here to guide you through the trials, errors, and joys of plant care through personal experience and sage advice, with detailed illustrations, color photography, and accessible infographics bringing technical concepts to life. Join the thousands of plant parents who have entrusted Horti's expertise in their own plant care journeys and get your hands in some potting soil today.
£18.04
Good Books Air Plant Care and Design
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£11.99
Hardie Grant Books Dr. Houseplant: An indispensable guide to keeping
Book SynopsisDr Houseplant is an all-you-need-to-know guide for the maintenance and care of your favourite house plants. Every plant featured has an ID photograph of an ailing specimen, so it is possible to identify immediately what is wrong with your plant. It then has a tailored solution for nursing your plant back to health. The guide covers watering, feeding and temperature, diseases, choosing healthy plants and getting rid of harmful pests and insects. Is your monstera getting monstrous? Snake plant looking sickly? Is your fiddle leaf fig fading? Your devil's ivy plant dropping leaves? Dr Houseplant will solve all.
£13.60
Hardie Grant Books Green: Plants for Small Spaces, Indoors and Out
Book SynopsisIn the new edition of the bestselling indoor styling book Green, Jason Chongue explains and simplifies how to curate and look after plants in small urban spaces. In this practical and personal guide, Chongue shows us how to create urban gardens and how to style with plants, inside or out. From balconies, porches, courtyards and small backyards to entryways, offices and living spaces, this ‘how to’ guide is an approachable resource for gardeners of all types. Now in hardback with a fresh new look. Chapters are filled with quick tips for styling and plant care and cover everything from understanding your climate, to creating a plant maintenance calendar, to curating a range of spaces and appreciating plants in public spaces. Jason also invites ‘Plant People’ across the globe to share how they are inspired by nature. Green is the perfect guide to small-space gardening, beautifully photographed and illustrated, and will help you transform your indoor and outdoor spaces into a lush, healthy oasis in no time.
£14.44
Pan Macmillan Australia Green Thumb
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£26.18
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd #shelfie: How to Style and Display Your
Book SynopsisUse your shelves to display your collections and create ever-evolving works of art with Geraldine James’s inspirational ideas. Find out how you can use what you already have in a stylish and unexpected way to revitalise a room. Whether you want to group a collection of colourful vases against a dark wall, use picture rails to line up a selection of prints, or organise plants and treasured finds from the natural world, any shelf can be a stage for artful arrangements with this innovative guide. You can find a home for all your prized possessions, and the best thing about shelves is that you can change a display whenever the mood takes you. Chapter by chapter, discover ideas for how to arrange virtually anything and begin a journey into colour, textures and themes to create elegant focal points that give a home character and charm.Trade Review'Unique suggestions for ways to curate your own collections.' – The Simple Things“The results are guaranteed to brighten any room—and your mood!” – Woman's World
£16.14
Octopus Publishing Group At Home with Plants
Book Synopsis***A stylish addition to the current craze for indoor greenery, this is as much about how you use plants as an integral part of contemporary decor as how to keep them alive and well. - The Sunday TimesHouseplants are hot, and creative interior planting is becoming increasingly easy to achieve. The new wave of unusual and dramatic indoor plants is as much about décor and statement as greenery. Used aesthetically, as a focal point and sculptural element in interior design, indoor gardening is not just about possessing or growing a plant, but about using it as an accessory combined with other objects to create a particular style and mood. In this much-needed book, now reissued with a new cover and updated source directory, Ian and Kara show you how to transform your home with plants and tells you which plants will work best where and how to care for them. From strikingly geometric terrariums to pretty hanging baskets, practical herb pots and colourful window displays, this book is packed full of exciting and gorgeous ideas. Specially commissioned photography by Nick Pope throughout proves that bringing the outdoors in really is the best form of interior design.Trade ReviewA stylish addition to the current craze for indoor greenery, this is as much about how you use plants as an integral part of contemporary decor as how to keep them alive and well. * The Sunday Times *Great ideas on how to use house plants. * Grazia *
£18.00
Octopus Publishing Group Plant: House plants: choosing, styling, caring
Book SynopsisPlant is a stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of house plants by the Guardian houseplant columnist, Gynelle Leon.House plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of colour, a calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if you know how - easy to care for.In Plant, horticultural expert and author of Prick, Gynelle Leon, gives you all the knowledge you need to help your plants thrive. Featuring:- A plant gallery showcasing some of the very best house plants- A chapter of styling ideas to inspire you to show your plants and their best- A care guide with all you need to know to help your plants thriveTrade ReviewWhere once houseplants were the province of an older generation who had the time, knowledge and space to tend them, they're now proving popular with a younger, cooler crowd. * The Telegraph *
£13.50
Octopus Publishing Group RHS The Little Book of Cacti & Succulents: The
Book SynopsisWith fans far and wide, cacti and succulents come in myriad shapes and sizes too. These firm favourites of Instagram influencers are perfect for adding greenery indoors, and can add structure and detail to outdoor spaces as well. Smaller plants are companions for 'generation rent', since they are easily moved from place to place. Generally low-maintenance, being 'plant mum' to one or two of these tiny plants often starts a life-long fascination, and an ever growing horde.The Little Book of Cacti and Succulents is an inspiring and indispensable guide to growing these fascinating plants. Detailed Plant Profiles are divided into sections according to style and shape, from beautiful trailing plants to intricately formed rosettes. At the beginning of the book, you'll find practical advice on getting started, caring for the plants through the year and how best to show your plants off. You can also discover how to grow your collection using various propagation techniques with step-by-step guidance.Cacti and succulents provide year-round interest for very little input, and caring for their fascinating forms is an enchanting hobby. Full of beautiful photography and sweet illustrations, The Little Book of Cacti and Succulents is an encouraging and down-to-earth guide to these weird and wonderful plants.
£13.49
Octopus Publishing Group RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden: Ideas and
Book Synopsis***'So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? ... Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into bite-size steps that can often be done in an afternoon.' George Hudson, Evening Standard, favourite garden publications of the yearAimed at first-time gardeners, those in rented accommodation or anyone with limited outdoor space, this book teaches how to take stock of an environment and start a garden. With ideas for gardens, patio spaces, courtyards, balconies and interiors, these 50 easy-to-adopt ideas provide the steps to success for even the most inexperienced gardeners. Contents include: - Create a floral display with bulbs that last all year - Grow pet-friendly plants- Create a vegetable harvest in pots - Add height in flat spaces- Make a mow-free lawn - Hang plants around your home
£15.29
Hardie Grant Books (UK) The Green Indoors
Book SynopsisThe Green Indoors is a useful guide on how to find perfect plant matches for your home environments with a sustainable and innovative approach.Focussing on working with the plants you already own, the book is divided in chapters detailing all the possible conditions: Extreme Sun/Heat, Dry Air/Central Heating, Deep Shade, High Humidity, Draughty, Cold.By matching awkward spaces in your home with environments in the natural world, this book shows you how to relocate plants to improve their growth and help them thrive.Features an extensive section with informative plant profiles that include their origin, easy-to-follow tips on feeding and watering, optimum conditions, prospective growth, and is concluded by a helpful troubleshooting chapter dealing with common problems, and what to try when all hope is lost.
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co How to Grow Your Dinner: Without Leaving the
Book SynopsisA vegetable garden is not an option for everyone, and so container growing has become desirable for people with little outside space Many have discovered the love of growing houseplants and want to take their skills to another level; others are inspired by the idea of growing their own food organically and sustainably. The book covers all the essentials of growing a range of edible plants in pots, and meeting each crop's specific needs.Author Claire Ratinon brings her urban food growing expertise to this popular subject, in a book designed to appeal to new gardeners and anyone who would like to take on the rewarding challenge of growing their own dinner, even if they've only got a window box or balcony to work with.
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co Plantfulness: How to Change Your Life with Plants
Book SynopsisIn an increasingly hectic world, Plantfulness is a guide to help you reconnect with nature while reaching for a peaceful and mindful life.Finding the perfect houseplant for you can be daunting, particularly for those who feel like they have a black touch rather than a green thumb, but Plantfulness guides you through 50 houseplants which can give back to you in a symbiotic relationship which allows you both to thrive.Featuring the practical benefits, from cleaner air and beautiful scents, to the emotional ones, like creative inspiration and a daily sense of accomplishment for caring for them, Plantfulness is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to improve their wellbeing and enjoy nature from the comfort of their home.An internationally respected expert on mindfulness and houseplant enthusiast, Dr Jonathan Kaplan works as a clinical psychologist in New York City. He lives with his wife, 2 kids, 2 cats, and asparagus fern Rhonda.
£15.29
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Little Book, Big Plants: Bring the Outside in
Book SynopsisLearn how to care for your own houseplant giants, from the glorious Fiddle Leaf Fig and impressive Banana Plant to the ever-popular Monstera – this book will cover 45 favourites and include everything you need to know about creating your own indoor jungle.Little Book, Big Plants will not only instruct you on how to best care for your gentle giants, but will also show you how to encourage growth and make your own natural fertiliser as you increase the size of your collection.Colourful, fun and gifty, this is the perfect companion for anyone looking to grow their plant family and take their foliage to the next level.
£9.00
Quadrille Publishing Ltd The Big Book of House Plants
Book Synopsis From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants – this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own. Each of the 100 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant. Perfect for anyone wanting to grow their indoor plant collection or a gift for a plant-loving friend, The Big Book of House Plants is the ultimate modern guide to all your indoor planting needs.
£15.19
CICO Books Gardening for Kids: 35 Nature Activities to Sow,
Book SynopsisPass on a love of gardening and nature to children with these 35 fun and rewarding outdoor and indoor projects. Gardening for Kids is full of inspirational ideas to get your kids excited about nature. Dawn Isaac shows you how to sow a wheelbarrow vegetable garden, make cress caterpillars, build an insect hotel, or plant a sunflower alley in your own backyard, using everyday objects and recycled junk. There are chapters on creative containers, from teapots to rainboots, windowsill gardening of foods such as cress and beans, and beautiful nature crafts that can be made indoors. Whether your outdoor space is big or small, or just a balcony or even a window ledge, these fun and creative ideas will keep your kids entertained—and learning about gardening—all year round.
£13.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature: 50
Book SynopsisFloral stylist Willow Crossley presents 50 uplifting projects to help you bring nature into your home. In Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature, Willow embraces her passion for plants and shows how to use both flower-shop purchases, beachcombing bounty, home-grown harvests and hedgerow finds foraged on countryside walks to decorate your home. Divided into five chapters on Woodland, Flora, Fauna, Edibles and Beach, here are more than 50 ideas ranging from hellebores displayed in test tubes to a wreath made from hydrangeas, spring narcissi planted in wooden wine boxes, a tabletop display incorporating apples and pears, displays of pebbles, coral and shells, sea urchins fashioned into napkin rings, hollowed-out red cabbages used as vases, a colourful posy of chillies and a stylish wall display of antlers and feathers.
£20.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Happy Houseplants: Grow Your Own Indoor Oasis
Book SynopsisCreate your very own urban jungle and help your houseplants thrive with this handy pocket guide to plant care. Houseplants bring life and energy into our homes, improving air quality and even boosting our productivity. But even the most committed plant parents may need a little guidance to keep their ferns flourishing and their bromeliads in bloom. Happy Houseplants is filled with essential advice on choosing the right plants for your space and lifestyle, whether you have a sun-drenched balcony or a shady home office. You will find plenty of information on caring for some of the most popular houseplants: how often to feed and water them, how much light they need and what kind of soil they prefer. The book also includes a wealth of troubleshooting ideas for common problems, from sunburnt leaves to pest control, giving you the confidence to revive your ailing plants. Charming photographs and illustrations throughout make this a colourful, accessible book for botanical beginners and gifted growers alike.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group House Plants
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£21.84
Thames & Hudson Ltd Houseplant Gardener in a Box
Book SynopsisWatch your home come to life with flowers and foliage, thanks to expert advice from the Houseplant Gardener. What sort of plants love a bathroom? How can you bring an orchid back into flower? What needs regular watering, and what doesn't mind if you forget? What can you put on a sunny windowsill, and what will send foliage tumbling attractively from a shelf? Author, journalist, podcaster, and now houseplant-gardener-in-a-box, Jane Perrone answers all these questions and hundreds more. Drawing on years of experience and research, her cards provide sensible, practical and inspiring advice. The accompanying book will guide you through the process of selecting plants, and Cody Bond's beautiful illustrations will inspire you along the way.
£17.99
Anness Publishing Complete Houseplant Book: Step-by-step advice on
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£10.16
Hole's What Grows Here? Indoors: Favorite Houseplants
Book SynopsisIf the word houseplant leaves you feeling a strange combination of excited and guilty, you''re not alone. Like all relationships, the one we have with houseplants is at its best when cultivated with understanding and good advice. That''s exactly what Jim Hole delivers in What Grows Here? Indoors. Jim transforms information into knowledge, hesitation into confidence and problems into solutions. Learn the basics about light, water & more Discover specifics about pests and diseases Learn to choose plants for both private and public settings, including homes, offices, schools and hospitals Fifty unique questions and answers highlight key tips to help you make confident choices. Complete with full-colour photography and in-depth plant listings, What Grows Here? Indoors will help you select the perfect houseplant for every situation.
£15.29
