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A People's Guide to Houseplants: Thrifty, Sustainable Ways to Fill Your Home with Plants

Create an affordable indoor jungle

Want to fill your home with lush greenery? You can do it without breaking the bank or your back. Cara Brezina shares her love of plants and offers advice on how to choose, nurture, and not kill the houseplants in your life—all without spending a bunch of money. With the help of clear illustrations and straightforward instructions, learn to find free or affordable plants and herbs; propagate from cuttings, roots, and your dinner scraps; create dazzling displays, cactus gardens, and terrariums on a budget; find sustainable planting materials; and fertilize your plants without spending big. Discover the joy of experimentation and seeing what you can make grow. No matter where you live, how broke you are, or how hectic your life is, you can turn your home into a green oasis and make lasting friends with your houseplants.

  • $14.95
    • 176 pages (5 oz)
    • 5" x 7" x 0.2"
      • Published November 12, 2024
      • Shipped October 8, 2024
    • ISBN 9781648412875
    • Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Comments & Reviews

October 10, 2024

"'Plant care isn’t as intimidating (or expensive) as it may seem,' according to this handy debut primer. . . Readers will appreciate the focus on flora that are easy to care for, as well as the useful tips on propagating a variety of edible plants. This has everything novices need to get started."

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