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Books > Gardening > Gardening: plants > House plants
Say hello to 20 easy-to-love houseplants and goodbye to life's
stresses as you learn to mindfully care for your plants, and
yourself. Plant care is self-care. Spending time with nature
reduces stress, anxiety and depression while boosting your immune
system, reducing blood pressure, aiding sleep and improving
concentration. Plants also remove toxins from the air and release
fresh oxygen for us to breathe. Perfect for budding beginners and
rooted in a journey of self-awareness, learn through mindful
moments of watering, feeding and simply appreciating plants how to
grow alongside your own leafy buddies. This feel-good book offers a
unique insight into how plants enrich our physical, mental and
spiritual well-being with: Care guides for 20 favourite houseplants
Self-care rituals and meditations centred around your plants Plant
care troubleshooting tips Projects for botanical crafts,
aromatherapy and skincare Botanical drinks and eats Learn how not
to kill your cactus, how to 'bloom where you're planted' and how to
love yourself by loving your plants. Vibrant, lively, and
no-nonsense, this is a unique guide to botanical empowerment!
The Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa by
Alma Moeller and Rolf Becker is a pioneer publication on euphorbias
in southern Africa. It is a beautifully illustrated, full colour
identification guide that makes it easy for the layperson as well
as anybody interested in the flora of southern Africa to identify a
particular species. The Guide contains: Introductory chapters
containing general information about the species characters, how to
identify an euphorbia, growing euphorbias in cultivation, gardening
with euphorbias, medicinal and other uses, herbaceous species and
invaders. Detailed descriptions of 224 species, including emphasis
on distinguishing features, habitat, distribution maps,
conservation status, scientific and known common names, as well as
notes on similar species. Similar looking species are grouped
together in 18 species groups, based on easily recognisable
morphological characters. Group 19 contains previously undescribed
species, and Group 20 contains species of uncertain status. More
than 870 full-colour photographs and illustrations. Taxonomic
classification. Glossary and index to scientific and common names.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
A 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.
From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the
house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks and handy
advice to help your plants thrive! Are your house plants forlorn?
Do they need more knowledgeable attention? With the help of experts
from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, discover which plants are
delicate and which indestructible, whether these are cacti,
succulents, air plants or those famous for their flowers, foliage,
fragrance and even air freshening powers. Learn how to nurture your
house plants and cultivate an oasis of calm using the advice and
projects in this pretty guide to 70 of the best. Here you'll find
plants for all tastes, all rooms, cold and warm temperatures, all
light levels and every skill set. Find the right home for your
plants and the right plants for your home. This beautifully
illustrated guide mixes exquisite botanical prints with 12
step-by-step photographed projects that show how to create and
display the trendiest and lushest arrangements today. Author Kay
Maguire goes back to the basics of choosing, potting, feeding and
care, then looks further at pruning and propagating in order to
make more plants. This is the perfect book for new or experienced
stay-at-home gardeners wanting to improve their outlook, freshen
their air and cultivate a little bit of calm. This book is from the
Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical
scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offer up advice and
information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of
gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal
Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to
Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing
Succulents and Cacti, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing
Herbs and Guide to Growing Vegetables.
Aimed at a new generation of indoor gardening enthusiasts, this
book is a perfect guide for anyone keen to see their plant
offspring thrive. Plants have found popularity in the small home,
and are being proclaimed the new stars of Instagram. This
attractive little book is ideal for the novice "plant parent,"
providing tips on how to choose plants, and above all how to care
for them and keep them thriving. Indoor-plant experts and
Instagrammers Erin Harding and Morgan Doane bring the subject to
life alongside their beautiful photographs of happy plants in the
home.
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