Indoor gardening Books
Pimpernel Press Ltd Potted History: How Houseplants Took Over Our
Book SynopsisThere is no shortage of books on how to look after houseplants but no one has shown us how and when and why these plants came to be in our homes. Catherine Horwood’s combination of social history, plant history and the history of interior design explains why, as Flanders and Swann sung in the 1950s, ‘the garden’s full of furniture / and the house is full of plants.’ In this fascinating book we learned how potted plants are as much subject to fashion as pieces of furniture. For the Victorians, it was the aspidistra in the front parlour, the Edwardians loved a palm, and, for today’s millennials, no home is complete without the ubiquitous fiddle-leaf fig. This book show that there is little new when it comes to plants in the home. In the mid-18th century, Wedgwood created a market for special bulb pots and in the 1950s, some of Terence Conran’s earliest designs were for houseplant containers. Across the ages, the choice of potted plants has been influenced by the layout of houses, the levels of dirt and pollution and the equipment to hand. Now, with so much choice, we seem happy to treat houseplants as disposables. This book gives a better understanding of the miracles that were once achieved with indoor plant displays, inspired by Sir Hugh Platt’s 1608 vision of a garden ‘within doores’. This new edition has been revised with new material added to bring the history of the houseplant and its massive explosion in popularity right up to date.Trade Review"Before Instagram loved houseplants, Catherine was telling the story of them. Potted History is the essential tome for tracing the fascinating history of our obsession with indoor jungles. A must-read for any fan of bringing the outdoors in." -- Alice Vincent, author of Rootbound, Rewilding a Life"One of my favourite books on gardening. It's a story of potted plants from the bustle of Covent Garden in the 17th century to the Instagram age...Horwood's cleverness is to use the story to give wider insights into how we live, and indeed, how cities have changed over time." -- Christopher Woodward, Director, Garden Museum, London"Catherine Horwood... has found that rare thing: a genuinely new subject in interior design." -- Ros Byam Shaw * World of Interiors *"Dr Horwood’s remarkable research into the ‘flowerpot room; in Josiah Wedgwood’s Soho shop...There is also wonderful detail, too, on the Victorian obsession with indoor plants - all those ferneries and winter gardens." * Telegraph Gardening Books of the Year *"This book embarks on a journey through 400 years of changing fashions...well researched...and an enjoyable read." * The Professional Gardener *“A fascinating history of the houseplant that looks at how plants have been used inside the home through the centuries from as early as the 1600s…a thought-provoking read.” * Gardens Illustrated *“Anyone who is interested in houseplants will find this book fascinating. Anyone interested in social history will find this book equally impelling. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” * www.blackberrygarden.co.uk *"The author is a consummate garden historian with a talent for storytellling. This work reflects her considerable skill." -- The English Garden"Full of excellent detail and has taught me much." -- Financial Times * Robin Lane Fox *"Readers seeking an academic but accessible take on the relationship between houseplants and social history will enjoy this book." * Library Journal (US) *"Highly recommended." * The Horticulturist *"Writing with flair and just a bit of tongue in cheek...social historian and plant and garden enthusiast Horwood updates this book, first published in 2007, with renewed vigor." -- Booklist
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Unkillables: 40 resilient house plants for
Book SynopsisFeaturing over 40 cool, high-maintenance-looking plants, The Unkillables will ensure your put your plant-murdering days firmly in the past, and will transform your home into the gorgeous green space you always dreamed of. Are you a plant killer? There's nothing more heart-breaking than bringing your new plant baby home, only to have it die a slow death in front of your very eyes. Was it too much water? Not enough sunlight? A drafty corner? The reasons for planticide can seem endless!In The Unkillables, Jo Lambell shares her houseplant knowledge so that even the biggest plant serial killers can have an abundant indoor garden. Jo will take the fear out of the unknown and equip those with no green fingers at all with the skills they need to keep their plants alive and thriving. Plants can be a little intimidating – with their fancy Latin names, complex terminology and 'just look at me and I'll perish' reputation – so choosing hardy, tolerant plants is the best place to start. Jo walks you through the basics of care – light, water, location – as well as sharing information on repotting, propagating, cleaning, First Aid and more.
£11.40
Smith Street Books Grow Your Own Pet Plants
Book SynopsisThis practical (and adorably illustrated) book offers tips on how to turn random garden cuttings into lifelong plant friends.Plants make great pets – they’re quiet, decorative, housetrained and (mostly) low-maintenance – and with this helpful guide, you’ll soon be the perfect plant parent! Grow Your Own Pet Plants has all the information you’ll need for green-thumbed success, from learning which plant to take home to how to help your leafy friend thrive in all conditions. Andrew Mikolajski provides helpful tips, from how to nurse and propagate cuttings to choosing a plant which suits your home and lifestyle. With a simple guide to more than 40 plant personalities and easy care advice, from feeding and grooming to showing off your new pet to guests, you’ll soon be the proud owner of a new collections of plant pets.
£9.49
Smith Street Books Leaf Supply Deck of Plants
Book SynopsisThis is the definitive deck for anyone obsessed with house plants.Staring at plants in the nursery but don''t know what to pick? Need some quick help reviving your favorite fern? Maybe you want to impress your other plant-loving (read: have no more flat surfaces) friends with your trivia? This deck of cards has everything you need to keep your plants thriving and become an expert on different varieties.From Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan of the Leaf Supply nursery comes this definitive deck for house plant care. Each of the 50 cards in the hardback box features a photo of a botanical beauty with a guide to care on the flip side. Perfect for anyone from a novice to an expert, this deck will help you keep your plants alive and happy. With an elegant design and plenty of useful facts, this is the ultimate deck for plant lovers or anyone dipping their toe into a creating a lusher space indoors.
£16.31
Smith Street Books Bloom: Flowering plants for indoors and balconies
Book SynopsisYou don’t need a sprawling garden to brighten your life with flowers. Bloom will show you how any space, no matter how small, can be transformed into a colourful oasis with flowering plants. The ultimate guide to beautiful blooms, Lauren and Sophia from Leaf Supply have tips for care, selection, styling and arrangement. A guide through the seasons, Bloom has everything you need to create flowering gardens indoors or on balconies. · Practical information on the best light, soil and care requirements · Details of when to plant and when flowers bloom · 60+ flowering plant profiles · Interviews with plant-lovers who have filled their homes with blooming plants
£21.00
Smith Street Books Pocket Plantcare
Book SynopsisBecome a green thumb in no time with this fun plant care deck.Looking for tips on how to care for your plants? Look no further than this deck of 50 cards! Featuring a wide variety of indoor plants, from the African Milk Tree to the Zebra Cactus, each card is packed with helpful tips and tricks for keeping your plants happy and healthy.Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to the world of plant care, this deck has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the unique needs of each plant, including how much light, water, fertilizer, and grooming they require, and even some fun facts about their history and origins.Each card is brought to life with a vibrant color illustration of the plant, making it easy to identify and care for them. And with 50 different plants to choose from, you’re sure to find something that fits your environment and lifestyle.Whether you’re looking to add some greenery to your home or
£16.31
Smith Street Books Leaf Supply
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£23.75
Smith Street Books The Leaf Supply Guide to Creating Your Indoor
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£20.00
AVEdition Plants at Work: An inspirational guide to
Book SynopsisPlants change working environments, adding a touch of nature and style and improving the indoor climate. Through their form, colour and type of growth, they represent a living design material. Whether it is in an open-plan office, co-working space or employee lounge, their positive effect on people is visible and tangible. This book is targeted towards those who want to integrate plants into their spatial concepts. With current examples of greenterior design, artistic plant constellations and insights into the design of plant pots, along with background knowledge from exemplary projects and interior architecture with botany.
£29.75
Page Street Publishing Happy Healthy Houseplants
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£18.89
