The Indestructible Houseplant - 200 Beautiful, Easy-care Plants That Everyone Can Grow

Zusatztext “Martin's prose is so confident! and the plants so seductively photographed! that I began to fantasize about building a conservatory.” — The New York Times Book Review “Do you wish you lived in a lush indoor Eden! but are constantly reminded that plants die? There's hope for you: Some houseplants are simply harder to kill than others. Tovah Martin knows this.” — The Huffington Post “Tovah Martin has weeded through the world of indoor plants to find over 200 options tough enough for anyone to grow. The key to success is Martin’s thorough plant profiles! which include detailed information about the plant! suitable indoor growing conditions! and care for each plant. The friendly! approachable text is accompanied by photographs that will inspire experimentation. Another nice feature is the houseplant care calendar to help keep maintenance on track.” — The American Gardener “For help in choosing easy-care plants and creating combination plantings! read Tovah Martin’s The Indestructible Houseplants .” — Horticulture “Tovah Martin has a cure for those of us with black thumbs.” — Atlanta Journal Constitution “Filled with heaps of sensible advice and wit.” — The Columbian “Indoor gardeners! rejoice. . . . Martin’s easy-going! informative writing will encourage any indoor gardener! from the purple-thumbed to those with jungles of houseplants.” — Chronicle Herald “This nearly 300-page book pleasurably accomplishes several things at once: It provides us with the names and cultural requirements of 200 of the easiest and most interesting houseplants; it presents them in a decorative way that thrills and inspires; it outlines in a conversational tone the tips and tricks we’ll need to grow these plants successfully.” — Ottawa Citizen “This book changes the game of indoor gardening with its eloquent repertoire! excellent resources! and concise direction. Martin’s voice is like a friend’s sharing neighborly advice.” — Design New England  “You might want to check out The Indestructible Houseplant . . . . For certain this guide will answer all your questions about growing plants indoors.” — Saddlebrook Progress “ The Indestructible Houseplant is a very useful book! which is perfect for both new and experienced gardeners alike.” — Pumpkin Beth  “The Indestructible Houseplant is an exceptional reference book! as well as one you’ll want to read cover to cover for the sheer pleasure of spending time in Tovah Martin’s excellent company.” — The New York Journal of Books “Finally! really good advice on how to stop killing your houseplants.” — Vox   Informationen zum Autor Tovah Martin is a fanatical and passionate organic gardener and the author of The Indestructible Houseplant ! The Unexpected Houseplant ! The New Terrarium ! and Tasha Tudor’s Garden ! as well as many other gardening books. Visit her tovahmartin.com. Klappentext This book shows you how to choose 'foolproof' plants to grow in your home and how to combine them to make attractive and easy-care displays. Growing Houseplants in an Imperfect, Time-Challenged World And here I thought I was all alone. I had no idea you were into houseplants too. All these years I’ve been quietly hoarding my houseful of plants without the faintest idea that, if given half a chance, you would be right alongside me growing up a storm in your windowsills. Like me, you crave green. With the same fervor, you would crowd every surface in your life with plants. You lust after wending vines tickling your legs as you bustle around the house. You share my ...

Product details

• Authors: Tovah Martin
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.07.2015, delayed
• EAN: 9781604695014
• ISBN: 978-1-60469-501-4
• No. of pages: 328
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Garden; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works