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In today's world of technological advancements, political
polarization, the responsibilities of life and career, and the
unending world of social media chatter, many of us are stressed
out, inside all the time, and yearning for peace. After certified
horticulturalist and master pruner Karen Hugg discovered the
miraculous effects of peaceful planting on her own life, she
wondered whether these powerful benefits were limited to people who
had a garden. Can apartment dwellers heal from their stress with
either a small or no outdoor area? Is it possible to create a
soothing green space indoors with houseplants? And, for those who
are either physically unable or uninclined to grow plants, could
they benefit as well by mimicking a green space through photos and
decor? According to the growing amount of scientific research about
the healing effects of nature, the answer is yes. Leaf Your
Troubles Behind shows readers how to discover nature's healing
effects to reduce stress and increase happiness. This practical and
inspiring book puts forth the concept of "Green Leisure", an
original and approachable system for dialing into nature's healing
via seven basic destressing strategies. Composed of relatable
stories, insightful scientific research, and fun, easy-to-do
exercises for beginners and experts alike, this guide to
houseplants and their profound impact will be a refreshing oasis in
our mostly indoor world of work, school, and home where screens,
not nature, dominate our lives. Through stories, science, and
easily replicable exercises, Leaf Your Troubles Behind offers
detailed how-to advice on creating your own plant-oriented space to
unlock and maintain the power of nature at home.
"Karen Hugg is the rare author who can blend wonder and suspense."
—Emily Carpenter, Author of Until the Day I Die, Every Single
Secret, and Burying the Honeysuckle Girls Botanist Andre Damazy
lands on the opportunity of a lifetime when he discovers a rare
medicinal apple in Kazakhstan and brings back tree cuttings to his
hidden greenhouse in Paris. Growing the cuttings into trees is
personal for Andre since the apples can heal people with serious
illnesses, like his mother who’s suffered a stroke. But a
mysterious stranger constantly thwarts Andre’s work, sending
harassing calls and menacing effigies, stalking Andre, and
vandalizing his trees. Andre doesn’t understand why anyone would
do this, but he wonders if it’s related to a project from his
past that went wrong and resulted in a deadly mistake. So with the
help of his new friend Renia (The Forgetting Flower)Â and her
street smarts, he works to outmaneuver his enemy while uncovering a
larger, more dangerous plot that threatens the foundation of all
that Andre holds dear, including the woman he secretly
loves. Harvesting the Sky is the second book in
the Botanique Noire series which combines vivid literary
prose and a thriller plot, while enticing readers with the wonder
and magic of plants.Â
"Superb characters and alluring prose make for a truly exceptional
read." —Kirkus Reviews Secrets and half-truths litter Renia
Baranczka's past, but the city of Paris had offered the refuge of
her dream job. The specialty plant shop kept her busy, but also had
brought her to a new friend, Alain. His presence had buffered the
guilt of what happened to her sister but, all too suddenly, Alain
turns up dead. His demise threatens every secret Renia holds dear,
including the rare plant hidden in the shop's tiny nook. It emits a
special fragrance that can erase a person's memory - and perhaps
much more than that. As Renia races to figure out the extent of the
plant's powers, she's confronted by figures from her past who offer
a proposal she can't outright refuse. Bit by bit, she descends into
an underworld of black market mobsters, navigating threats and
fending off abuse to protect the peaceful life she's worked so hard
for in Paris. Desperate to outwit her enemies, Renia maneuvers
carefully, knowing one wrong move will destroy not only the plant,
but the lives of her and her sister.
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