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Hydroponics (Latin for "working water") is the practice of growing
flowers or edible plants using water instead of soil. When people
think of hydroponics they usually envision huge greenhouse-type
commercial enterprises with lab-coated scientists wandering about
making adjustments. But hydroponics is actually very simple and a
growing number of people are gardening and farming in their homes
using hydroponics. Some of these farmers turned their hobby of
hydroponic farming into profitable enterprises.
Grow amazing plants from the comfort of your own home.
This book will teach you the basics of growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and the very best indoor flowers, as well as tips and tricks to reuse your food scraps and reduce your waste as you experiment with seeds.
Did you know that you can grow a beautiful houseplant from an avocado seed? Or regrow lettuce in a matter of weeks, just in an inch of water? And you can create a windowsill of delicious herbs simply from cuttings?
You don't need a complicated toolkit to start sowing; just spades of enthusiasm and any spare containers you have lying around your home. And here's the best part: as your windowsills begin to burst with greenery, you will reap the health benefits too - from anti-oxidants to air purifiers, as well as plants which aid good sleep, your plants will transform every aspect of your lifestyle.
This gorgeous book celebrates the joy of creating something from scratch and infusing the home-grown mentality into all aspects of your lifestyle, from your mealtimes to your home d�cor and your wellbeing. So, just pick up a pot and start sowing your own!
Whether you're a total novice, a newly minted plant parent or an
experienced indoor gardener, this book will help you take the next
step to having a well-planted home. Featuring cool plant projects
and styling ideas to make the most of your houseplants, this
friendly guide will help you discover how to make a mounted wall
garden, a kokedama and an air plant mobile. Create enviable shelf
displays, terrariums and hanging plant features. The fun and easy
projects are beautifully photographed in steps and accompanied by
inspirational images of plant displays in the home. How to Plant a
Room is written by the successful authors of How to Raise a Plant,
Morgan Doane and Erin Harding of #houseplantclub, who have over 1
million followers on Instagram.
"We work with Hilton because he's both a plant stylist and an
incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn't just teach you how to
get your plants to thrive - he teaches you how to bond with them."
Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his
unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious
interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your
well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant
journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favourite house plants.
He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the
homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the
versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice,
California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin
apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a
ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and
budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey,
taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited
to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms,
the erratic heat changes of kitchens and plants that can live
happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed
full of interior design advice such as using 'statement plants'
like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your
greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect
plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your
home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild
Interiors with Hilton's expert styling advice, plus his hints and
tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your
green friends.
In 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.
A fun, gifty guide to growing and caring for the top 50
houseplants! Houseplants are more popular than ever: as expert
writer and gardening enthusiast Heather Rodino notes, "plants have
demonstrated therapeutic value, clean the air, and are an
affordable way of decorating, adding beauty to your home, and
making even the smallest rented space feel like your own." She
offers a lighthearted, colorfully illustrated overview of caring
for your indoor garden, profiling 50 of the most popular
houseplants, from the Boston fern and the fiddle-leaf fig to the
moth orchid. Her accessible advice on handling pests and diseases,
troubleshooting problems, and assessing your growing conditions,
will give novices the confidence they need to begin nurturing their
own collection. Tips and list detail everything from which plants
are pet-friendly to the top five plants for frequent travelers.
Featuring 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.
Danae Horst's Houseplants for All is a beautiful guide to selecting
and growing the right plants for your home, complete with a plant
profile quiz! Turn over a new leaf with Houseplants for All, and
actually keep all your plant babies happy and healthy. Use the
plant profile quiz to easily find your perfect match instead of
picking up whatever catches your eye at the store and hoping that
it'll survive your home and lifestyle. Whether you're always busy
and can't remember to water, get unobstructed natural light all
day, or live in the shadow of a skyscraper, a tropical oasis or
arid winter-land, there is a plant that'll thrive with you. After
finding the right plants for your home, this book will help you to
master plant care, complete with projects and tips for which
containers work best, the best plants for small places, how to live
together with pets and plants, and solutions to problems like
pests, root rot, and lack of nutrients. Whether you're an
experienced plant parent or have never owned anything other than a
fake ficus, this book is the perfect guide for happy plants in your
home.
The green architecture movement is a worldwide phenomenon that
addresses sustainability and a parallel awareness of how the built
world is enriched by nature. This lavishly illustrated book
presents the most beautiful and innovative buildings from around
the world and explores how they incorporate plants and architecture
in both interior design and construction. With inspiring projects
and practical tips for both the professional and the enthusiast,
the author explores the best of what's green in houses large and
small, apartment buildings, and offices.
Terrain's plant experts travel the world in search of the most
unusual and interesting houseplants. In this inspiring and
practical guide, they share their favorite specimens: exotic and
eclectic ferns, like the skeleton fork, a primitive (and unfussy)
predecessor to the family; new aroids to feed that monstera
obsession; and adventurous trailing plants like dischidia, which is
found cascading from tree branches in its native Thailand; plus
succulents and cacti, indoor trees, the best low-care plants, and
"rule breakers" like bamboo muhly grass that can make an unexpected
move indoors. Along the way, Terrain introduces their favorite
independent growers - passionate plant lovers who are creating new
hybrids and bringing back old-school specimens to the market. And
readers learn Terrain's way of styling and overarching philosophy
on care: the most important thing we can give our plants is our
presence
A beautiful and practical book on choosing and caring for over 100
easy-to-find houseplants, as well as inspiring plant styling advice
and much more. Fresh flowers are great-everyone loves receiving
them. But inevitably they're already on the way out the door (and
into the trash) by the time they arrive. Plants-living, breathing,
life-sustaining plants-are where it's at! Authors Lauren Camilleri
and Sophia Kaplan really want you to love indoor gardening and
growing as much as they do. Leaf Supply profiles and provides
comprehensive (but easy to follow) care instructions for 100
houseplants-including tropical plants, palms, hanging plants,
succulents, cacti, and more unusual varieties such as air plants
and carnivorous plants-ensuring you learn and grow as your plant
grows. But much more than a plant guide, Leaf Supply also gives
interior styling advice on choosing the right pots for your
plants-both aesthetically and practically-as well as best utilizing
your space, making the most of your indoor greenery, plus advice on
pet-friendly (as well as harmful) plants for your home. This is a
comprehensive guide for any budding green thumb interested in
greening their apartment or inside their home.
The healthier your plants, the happier you'll feel! A Beginner's
Guide to House Plants teaches you how to bring your indoor spaces
alive with lovely and easy-to-maintain plants -- and how to keep
them healthy. It provides detailed instructions on how you can
unleash the power of plants to energize and relax you, and how to
promote well-being by greening your environment. In this book
you'll find hundreds of useful tips, including: How to select the
right plants for your spaces and lifestyle Practical advice on
purchasing, potting and styling your plants How to care for many
different types of plants--from succulents and ferns to exotics A
mini field guide to over 60 popular plants you should know about
And so much more! Cultivating house plants can be both creative and
fun! Plant expert Ryusuke Sakaino provides tips on how to use
colors, textures, patterns and shapes to create a lush living
space, with one plant or many. His gorgeous photos will inspire you
to add greenery to every room in your home and office. No longer
just a pandemic hobby, plants deserve to be a permanent part of
your lifestyle!
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.
Take 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.
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