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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.
Interior decorating just got a green thumb! Harness the beauty of
plants, leaves and foliage--green decor--in this unique collection
of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make.
Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of
ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning
arrangements and displays. With these visionary stylists as your
guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain
tools, you'll be able to: Create charming glass-encased air plants
and spoon-based succulents Weave, bend and stack leaves and fronds
into eye-catching arrangements Style your own one-of-a-kind leaf
fashion accessories, from corsages to bracelets Create living
jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbags Make a signature leaf
tapestry and leaf wrapping paper And much, much more! This book
features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward,
step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your
surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.
Living with Air Plants is the perfect introduction to the world of
Tillandsia and the many ways they can be used to design and upgrade
your home or work space. It is the work of a prominent
horticulturist and a design, lifestyle and gardening expert from
Japan, and displays a wonderful Japanese design aesthetic and
attention to detail. These endearing plants are friendly to
seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, and easy to grow and care
for, once you know how. This reference and growing guide covers
over 100 different Tillandsia varities, and gives you all the
information you need to select your plants and make them thrive. In
this book, you'll learn about: The various types of Tillandsia
plants and their characteristics Growth cycles and preferred
environments Air plant care and selection Propagating/dividing
plants from cuttings Enjoying and displaying Tillandsia in all
sorts of spaces. Beautiful photos of air plants in personal spaces
will inspire you to create your own mini indoor garden. These
stylish, low-maintenance plants pair well with succulents and
terrariums two other popular container gardening trends. If you
love the idea of adding quirky greenery to your life, these are the
plants to try and this is the book to get you started!
Discover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors,
no matter how limited your space. This beautifully illustrated book
is a modern, fresh take on gardening that shows how anyone can grow
their own vegetables, create a mini wildflower meadow or learn how
to make the most of their houseplants. And you don't need your own
garden to get started. Creating a thriving window box, choosing
suitable plant pots for a desktop oasis or joining a local
community garden are perfect ways to experience the joys of
gardening. Learn which plants will encourage wildlife, discover
what works best for your space (no matter how small), find
inspiration, experiment with colour, texture and techniques.
Whatever you choose to grow, you'll be doing one of the best
activities there is to enhance your sense of well-being and improve
your physical health - so grab those seeds, pick up the watering
can and get growing!
MAKE YOURS A HYGGE HOME THIS CHRISTMAS - AS SEEN ON THIS MORNING
'Such a beautiful book with so many suggestions for how we can get
back to happiness. Just looking at it makes me happy' Holly
Willoughby A gorgeous guide to the Danish art of creating a cosy,
happy home from the internationally bestselling author, Meik
Wiking. Our homes should be a place of comfort, a place to feel
safe when we shut the door. Somewhere to be ourselves, to unwind
and create special memories. Inspired by Danish design and
traditions, this beautiful new book from Meik Wiking shares how to
turn your home into a sanctuary and live like the happiest people
in the world. With simple tips based on new research from The
Happiness Institute in Copenhagen, this book reveals what makes a
happy home tick. No matter how much space you have or what your
budget is, Meik shows how you can use colour, light and space to
create your happy place and celebrate cosiness the Danish way. Get
your copy of the latest book from the author of THE LITTLE BOOK OF
HYGGE now! 'I love it, I love it, I love it. Just reading this
makes you more content' Chris Evans
Peterson, former president of the American Pit Gardening Society,
shows how common kitchen staples - pits, nuts, beans, seeds, and
tubers - can be coaxed into lush, vibrant houseplants that are as
attractive as they are fascinating. With Peterson's help, a sweet
potato turns into a blooming vine; chickpeas transform into cheery
hanging baskets; the humble beet becomes a dramatic centerpiece;
and gingerroot grows into a 3-foot, bamboo-like stalk. In some
cases the transformation can happen overnight!"Don't Throw It, Grow
It!" offers growing instructions for over 50 plants in four broad
categories - kitchen vegetables; fruits and nuts; herbs and spices;
and more exotic plants from ethnic markets. The book is enhanced
with beautiful illustrations, and its at-a-glance format makes it a
quick and easy reference. Best of all, every featured plant can be
grown in a kitchen, making this handy guide a must-have for avid
gardeners and apartment-dwellers alike. "Don't Throw It, Grow It!"
will appeal both to committed recyclers and to anyone who wants to
find magic in the mundane - from parents and teachers looking to
instill a sense of wonder in children, to the houseplant enthusiast
seeking to create a one-of-a-kind Eden right in her kitchen.
Plant, soil, moss, twine--that's all you need to create the
exciting form of bonsai known as koke (moss) dama (ball). Moss Ball
Bonsai provides all the information you need to make these
self-contained gardens, using different types of plants--from
flowering trees and ferns to grasses and cacti. A sampling of 100
different kokedama shows how even the most common of house plants
can shine in this appealing no-pot environment, while a section on
mosses acquaints you with the many tones and textures of this
versatile plant family. With this bonsai guide, you will learn how
to: Create and maintain a healthy home for your miniature garden's
root system Use inexpensive house plants and cuttings as the basis
of your kokedama Make beautiful (and quirky) group plantings within
a single project Find, collect and propagate moss And more! Whether
resting on a pottery dish or suspended in the air, these little
indoor gardens are a wonderful way to add a touch of artistry and
greenery to your home or work space.
What if the beautiful plants in your home could also become a part
of your health routine? Many houseplants are easy to grow indoors
and can reduce stress, increase productivity, speed up healing,
treat depression, increase overall happiness, and filter our air
from carcinogenic pollutants. Make the most of your indoor
houseplants! Did you know: That aloe plant sitting on your
windowsill can be used as an ointment for scrapes, bruises, and
sunburns. A chamomile plant-with its pretty display of white
flowers-might be your cure for restless sleep and anxiety. A
lavender plant will make your bathroom smell delightful and can
also be used as a stress relief medicinal. Learn which plants have
which health benefits and then find out how to care for them
effectively in your home or office. Aloe soothes skin irritations
and is excellent for stomach health Rosemary can slow hair loss and
enhance memory Chamomile balances blood sugar and is an
antibacterial Sage can easy muscle aches and bring mental clarity
Dandelions can improve digestion Calendula can reduce skin
inflammation Learn how to make your houseplants thrive and how to
utilize them for your health!
You 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
The story of how plants and flowers have shaped interior design for
over 200 years From ferns in 19th-century British parlors to
contemporary "living walls" in commercial spaces, plants and
flowers have long been incorporated into the design of public and
private spaces. Spanning two centuries, Nature Inside explores the
history and popularity of indoor plants, revealing the close
relationship between architecture, interior design, and nature.
Studying the international modern interior through the lens of
plants in the human environment, author Penny Sparke attributes a
degree of the interest in indoor plants to urbanization, and, more
recently, the climate crisis, which serve as ongoing reminders that
people must maintain a connection to, and respect for, the natural
world. While architectural and interior design styles have evolved
alongside the popularity of various plant species, the human need
to bring nature indoors has remained constant.
Easy 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.
The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference
identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents
and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering--and coming in every
imaginable shape, color and size--this plant family has captured
the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book
provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have
to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you
create striking, aesthetically pleasing compositions. This
succulent guide includes information about: What each variety needs
and where it thrives Plant characteristics, with ratings on ease of
growth and maintenance requirements Ideas for group plantings and
illustrated tips on indoor planting Striking identification photos,
rich in color and contrast This succulent encyclopedia is a useful
resource for everyone--from cacti beginners looking to decorate
their living space to serious gardeners hoping to expand their
succulent plantings.
An illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and
fresh air when you're stuck at home How clean is the air you
breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen
that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins.
Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or
office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, noted scientist Dr Bill
Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants that filter the most
common pollutants, making it easy for you to purify the
environments that impact you the most.
Step 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.
The 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.
Turn your indoors into a green oasis! Learn about 175 house plants
and follow step-by-step projects to create an indoor garden. A
plant book perfect for people who live in apartments and
enthusiastic gardeners who want to move their gardening expertise
inside! Learn how to create an indoor garden that will improve your
wellbeing, is good for the environment, and will bring tranquillity
to your home. The RHS Practical House Plant Book shows you how to
create a green home - literally. Inside this plant guide you'll
find: - A "Designing with Houseplants" section that reveals key
principles for choosing, arranging, and curating your houseplant
collection - More than 175 plant profiles that provide detailed
information and care instructions on a wide variety of plants,
including ferns, orchids, and succulents - Unrivalled practical,
illustrated information on plant care, propagation, pests and
diseases, pruning, and problem-solving - 12 photographic
step-by-step projects offer exciting ideas for using plants to
stunning effect in your home and conservatory Now you can display,
nurture, and care for plants even if you do not have garden space!
This RHS plant guide profiles the best indoor plants like ferns,
bamboo, orchards, cacti, and succulents. It includes information on
air-purifying plants to ensure easy breathing in your home. Author
and horticulturist Zia Allaway has combined her practical know-how
with Fran Brailey - London houseplant shop owner's - design
inspiration so that your indoor garden will enhance your home's
aesthetic. You will learn how to care for plants and cultivate
various species. Understand repotting, water, compost, draining,
pests, diseases, diagnosing sickly plants, and how to create good
light and temperature conditions. With over a dozen step-by-step
guides and profiles on 175 plants, you will assemble an
eye-catching bottle terrarium, craft your macrame hanging planter,
or propagate succulents for your friends in no time.
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