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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with
a host of valuable information and DIY projects, Ultimate Guide to
Indoor Gardening shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety
of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens,
and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn
to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live.
With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing
a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above
ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more,
this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need
to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize
your indoor space!
Take a wander through Adam’s garden as he reflects on the plants that
have shaped his life.
The scents of the rosemary and thyme lining the garden path instantly
welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen
garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel garden, and
woodland walk, taking you on a tour through Adam’s garden.
As you go, Adam explains his design and planting choices, drawing on
personal feeling and memories as well as years of experience.
Plant profiles provide inspiration for your own planting dreams,
interspersed with practical know-how on plant care and design ideas to
help you create flow and moments of pause using pathways, arches, water
features, and pots.
Orchids are the most charismatic of flowering plants and the largest family with over 20,000 species. Many are naturally rare and others are thought to be endangered or extinct through habitat destruction and over-collecting. Orchids have a high profile in conservation but relatively little is known about their distribution and lifestyles. Author Harold Koopowitz gives the most up-to-date information on the biology, ecology, distribution, destruction and conservation of orchids that there is.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
This work gives the reader all the inspiration and information
needed to create a display of flowering and foliage plants indoors
for any situation, be it a small window box or a large
conservatory.
Houseplants have the power to transform any room. With their lush
foliage and structural beauty, they help create indoor oases that
bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. Fostering a
connection to plants has many positive implications for us and our
environment by strengthening our relationship with the natural
world. In Plantopedia, Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan from Leaf
Supply present the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy
houseplants in any space. Featuring: * More than 130 plant profiles
including foliage plants, succulents and cacti, as well as rarer
gems of the plant world. * Detailed care information including
troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants
thrive. * Plants for all levels of indoor gardeners, from budding
novices to green thumbs and beyond.
Add a touch of green to your office, bookshelf, coffee table or
dorm room with these adorable mini ecosystems! A Beginner's Guide
to Terrariums shows you how to create your own glass container
gardens with easy-to-understand instructions and over 230 inspiring
lifestyle photos. With this guide you'll learn all the basics,
including how to: Decorate using a variety of plants Combine
plants, rocks and other objects to achieve just the right look
Choose the right container for your plants Care for a variety of
plants, including low-maintenance ones like succulents, air plants
and mosses This book includes 52 projects that teach you how to
create a wide variety of terrariums--from open-air containers, like
bowls, to jars and hanging decorations. No matter how you choose to
display them, terrariums are a whimsical, easy and inexpensive
addition to your home.
Love houseplants? Want to know how to care for them but don't know
where to start? Then this book is for you. Over 120 of the most
popular houseplants available today are featured in this easy to
use guide, with a page devoted to each plant and full colour
photography throughout. Find out the ideal spot for your plant in
the home, how often it should be watered and fed plus lots more
besides. Whether your thing is for succulents and cacti or you
can't resist an orchid or fern there is information on caring for
them all, plus concise advise on re-potting, propagation and how to
deal with pests and diseases. Having spent thirty years working in
the pot plant and cut flower industry author Su Whale learnt that
there were generally only two questions customers asked when
purchasing a houseplant. First was, `where can I put it?' the
second, `how often should I water it?' If you are that person and
are looking for a straightforward, practical guide to houseplant
care, which will provide you with the answers to those questions,
(and much more besides!) then this book is for you.
An invaluable reference for beginners and experienced enthusiasts
alike! Beginners will love this book for its pictorial and concise
approach to growing, grouping and caring for succulents and cacti
to make them thrive. Experienced succulents enthusiasts will
appreciate the sheer variety of plants described here--a detailed
field guide to over 700 varieties, both common and exotic. Author
Shoichi Tanabe walks you through all the steps from selecting your
plants to potting, watering and displaying them. In this complete
guide you will find everything from: Advice on selecting the right
plants for your environment and lifestyle How to create attractive
groupings of succulents and spaces which thrive together Tips on
ensuring the right light, air flow, humidity and watering regimen
Essential tools and soils as well as how and when to transplant
your succulents And so much more! The plants are grouped by seasons
(spring-fall or summer-winter types), when and how much to water
them, their ease of cultivation, and more. Tips for cultivating
each genus are included, along with plenty of advice on how to keep
them healthy and vigorous. An index to all the plants makes this an
indispensable guide when adding to your collection of succulents,
cacti and air plants!
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