(Who would have thought moss could be so interesting?). The Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters follows a medieval herbalist monk as he heals and solves mysteries using his knowledge of plants. It gives you tips and tricks on how to plant them in various containers and use them to add color to your walls without having to paint. This very useful book shows you how to grow fruits and vegetables right at home using the pips that you would otherwise just throw away. I’ll definitely read some of these. 2. The English Garden Mysteries by H. Y. Hanna is a fun garden cozy mystery series. Ginny Stibolt. I can’t believe it didn’t make her list. By CJ Lotz. 🙂 ). Based on the number of books on this list that I have read and loved, this is a cherished genre for me! Jun 29, 2020 - these are personal favorites, ones that i recommend without reservation. I just discovered an Audrey ficus a few months ago during a visit to my daughter and fell in love with it. Jess’ search for a new income leads her to the world of growing weed, a journey that comes with some surprising revelations – about herself, the people she comes to know through her new enterprise, and the people she thought she knew all along. Such a fun topic! I loved Garden Spells and The Language of Flowers!!! It’s about seeing the world and experiencing life. £248.00 SHOP NOW. The photos are also striking. Do you have any non-fiction recommendations? Thanks. I’ve loved her books that I’ve read but didn’t know about this one. Trees and plants galore, though! But her sex life got really old, really fast. March 9, 2019 | Flower Roberts. From floral eye candy to handy instructional guides, these books will delight anyone who loves plants. Resin Pressed Fern Necklace. -The Potted Gardener by M. C. Beaton (#3 in the Agatha Raisin series) This book is part plant care, part DIY interior decorating, and part philosophy. You win – Anne, your podcast is my only “must listen” weekly. I’ve just seen a recent book in a local bookstore titled Skogluft (Forest Air): The Norwegian Secret to Bringing the Right Plants Indoors to Improve Your Health and Happiness, by Jorn Viumdal – it looks to be a fascinating take on indoor plants – has anyone read this? Nicknamed the “Christmas cactus,” this pick is about as festive as … Tulipomania by Mike Dash is a fascinating read. Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam's gorgeous table cloth features Genovese Tree of Life motifs that … I loved this when I read it when it first came out! It’s UNBELIEVABLE! ... in making terrariums and your plant-addict friend will learn a lot. Gardeners know fall is the time to invest in the future: plan for next spring and summer’s perennials, buy bulbs, plant shrubs and trees. I haven’t tried this one, so i’d try it first at home to see how long the plant takes to suck all the water from the glass. Great memoir and science books abound here, so I’ll add that my books-on-houseplants collection is going strong. The Wild Trees by Richard Preston is about exploring the canopies of the giant Redwoods—lots of stuff going on up there! This book combines science, history, and biography in a completely engaging narrative. Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire by Margot Berwin is a fun book! $101.00. Try breaking into the job market when you’re past a certain age. With nearly 200 plant profiles and 12 inspiring projects, this book is an incredibly useful one to own to help with each any houseplant you might want to cultivate. The Plant Lover's Guide to Epimediums | Epimediums may have delicate, orchid-like flowers, but they are tough, shade-tolerant perennials that are incredibly low maintenance. It’s a fun read, packed with helpful tips and gorgeous photography. Can one mysterious flower bring them together?" It takes you from NYC to the jungle looking for cool plants . One of the best books I’ve read this year. Loved this list Anne – thank you! I’m an aspiring botanist!! BEST FOR CASUAL PLANT-LOVERS. This book is great if you’ve found yourself with a succulent obsession and need to find new ways to display them around your room. I was going to recommend it if it wasn’t on your list! A nifty mister. I just picked up another copy at a book sale—it’s not a book I thought I’d like, but I LOVED it. Also Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education by Pollan. This book features 20 images of interiors transformed by creative plant-lovers from around the world. This cute little … If you want to walk a little further down the garden path, I encourage you to check out Susan Wittig Albert’s China Bayles mystery series. This beautiful debut is easy-reading, yet has depth and feeling. Warning: This photo book of beautifully styled house plants will make any plant lover want to run out and buy more plants. I have no idea. This recently released book is likely to be a hot item on many plant lovers' holiday wish lists. That’s my hesitation to invest in lots of plants. The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia. This book will show you how to use colorful illustrations and step-by-step instructions. The best gifts for gardeners of all ages and stages, from indoor gardens to books about gardening to puzzles, houseplants and more, these are what every plant lover wants for Christmas. A cute little planter set. I’d add Dominique Browning’s, Paths of Desire and Around the House and in the Garden. Also read: 4 nice gifts for flower lovers. Definitely check out Amy Stewart’s From the Ground Up: The Story of a First Garden. We meet Victoria Jones on her eighteenth birthday: the day she is emancipated from foster care. What to say about this book? I would add just a few to this already incredible list: 1. An important reminder not to disturb a reader immersed in a book. It details 60 of the most popular houseplants and gives a breakdown of the basics for caring for each one. All the books have really changed the way I view our trees and plants and I have a much deeper appreciation of them. This is a great, practical how-to book for starting and maintaining your indoor plant menagerie. The historical development of the rose is explored, while David also picks his favourite roses for gardens today. Ha! He’s (obviously) more eloquent about it than that, and it was fascinating. My father was Welsh. If you like good writing, PLUS garden tips (and thoughts) this is for you! The action in this suspense novel centers around a beautiful private communal garden in London. by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a beautiful book and a must read for anyone who cares deeply about our earth. I can grow stuff outdoors, but have killed most of my indoor plants over the years. October 24, 2014. I’m in the same boat as you, trying to find one in Boone, NC. Lulu and Georgia. Prodigal Summer is a great one here! I would second this one! I have a feeling I’ll need to bookmark this one. Hands down, one of the best books for plant lovers. Bloom and Grow Radio is a great podcast all about houseplant care, and even has an episode “Your Brain on Plants” about why accumulating houseplants may sometimes feel like an addiction. alive for over 6 months, and outdoor summer herbs. -Dream of Orchids by Phyllis A. Whitney I love this list! Book 1 is Deadhead and Buried. I,too, am obsessed with house plants. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants There are over 30 projects that walk you through how to transform your home and office space using plants, how to improve air quality and general atmosphere, and also covers the basics of plant care. Its vivid descriptions of rhododendrons and azaleas make this 1930s novel the perfect suspense novel for gardeners. These are out of print but Beverley Nichols’ Merry Hall trilogy is completely delightful. A pet you can leave at the kennel. At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier (who wrote The Girl With the Pearl Earring. Thanks for the reminder! I felt that I was walking inside that garden when it was described. This is the ultimate guide to keeping plants at home. I just finished the 19th one in the series and they are truly delightful. ABOUT US National Atlanta Boston Bump + Baby Chicago Dallas Los Angeles New York Portland San Francisco Seattle SoCal … Kingsolver’s books always feel so lush to me. "If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." I didn’t know about that particular Amy Stewart title. I think this book would be good to read with “The Overstory” by Richard Powers which other people have recommended. Can’t wait. So delightful! I loved this book and would love to read something similar. There are 6 in our living room and 3 in our bedroom, for instance. Wish you could have avocados and mangos on hand all the time? One of my faves from this year! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I have a slight obsession with houseplants. He wrote a similar book about his quest to make a perfect loaf of bread which I’d recommend if you have a similar passion for baking. I am sure she’d have a lead on where to buy these! Its themes of rebirth and renewal serve as the perfect inspiration for beginner and expert gardeners alike. They would be fine for the week or so we were gone camping. A maker at heart, and very aware of her strengths and limitations, Alma struggles to develop her unifying "Theory of Competitive Alteration" to describe her findings. The following list of books on Florida plants and ecosystems is not exhaustive, but forms an excellent basis for understanding, especially for those new to the subject. Nothing brightens up a reading nook like a trailing pothos or a fiddle leaf fig tree. You don’t need a green thumb in order to enjoy these 15 titles—but reading about someone else’s thriving garden won’t be bad for your own plant efforts. I defy you to read one and not feel immediately compelled to find his others. Zygocactus. Where I live we have parks named after him but I didn’t know why. The Rules For Visiting is approx half plant/tree talk! Breaking bad? If not there, Mahanoia in NULU. If you've ever killed a plant (oops…it happens), you'll relate to Kissinger’s experience. Written by enthusiastic experts, they recommend the best varieties for different situations, inspire ideas for new plant combinations, and are packed with resources for the home gardener. I lack a green thumb but I’d like to get there! new to the wonderful world of plant parenthood, Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery, Stylish Succulents: Japanese Inspired Container Gardens for Small Spaces, Living With Plants: A Guide to Indoor Gardening, Urban Botanics: An Indoor Plant Guide for Modern Gardeners, Wild at Home: How to Style and Care for Beautiful Plants. That’s another fave.) I would have been terrified running the rapids in a dugout canoe, Hiraeth is a Welsh word! The Rose is an invaluable reference gardening book for rose lovers, which offers some intimate knowledge from his experience working with the plants. What started as an extra treat from Trader Joe’s has developed into a full-blown hobby. That’s why we’re suggesting five must-have plant books to put on your wish list. Thanks for this recommendation! As a scientist & someone who is curious about nature, I learned so much from this book and enjoyed it immensely! Anne, have you tried it? What started as a mission to become a better gardener resulted in an in-depth research mission to understand botany. This is the best book for plant lovers that really just want some eye candy and visual inspiration. Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening by Carol Wall. It’s a great book to help you understand your plants better so that you can be the best plant parent possible. However, you may run the risk of becoming as obnoxious as I am about it. (they’d have to be in a pot with a hole in the bottom). I’ve never forgotten it. Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery by Emma Sibley. Trees are plants! I loved Signature of All Things and second it being on this list. If anyone in your life is newly (or perennially) in love with plants, consider giving them these plant gift ideas for the holidays, Christmas, birthdays, and more. In this book, Carter walks you through his plant-filled apartment and provides a few tips and tricks for how you too can transform your apartment into an urban jungle. The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman is perfect for this list! Loved The Language of Flowers and The Forgotten Garden. It’s funny and relatable for anyone who has experienced the joy and frustration of getting something to grow. The water goes from the cup to the plant. We’ve gathered some of our new favorite books for plant lovers in this (non-exhaustive) list. Traveling all over the world in search of rare, exotic, and endangered plant species he spent years bringing plants back from the brink of extinction. Mezzaro Genovese Cloth – Blue/Orange on Ecru. I couldn’t stop petting its leaves! I still think about Michael Pollan’s book The Botany of Desire, about how plants sort of adapt themselves to make themselves more appealing. The Garden of Small Beginnings is so, so good! Just want to say thanks for this book list! It’s women fiction with substance and features a beginner’s gardening club. Amy Stewart with Wicked Plants and The Drunken Botanist is a must for plant lovers. There is an endless supply of great books out there that plant parents can devour, ranging from practical guides to niche studies and so much more in between.Take a look at the following five books that you will want to add to your “to read” pile on your bookshelf. -Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. In alternating chapters, Jahren tells the story of her own development—life, career, love, friendship, and always, always budgetary woes—and a little about her surprisingly fascinating (well, to non-paleobotanists) field of research. ~ daricia (www.callicarpa.org). Her poetic writing style makes for a unique reading experience. Botanical Prints: Six Books For Plant Lovers. This brass plant mister. P.S. 7 of 25. This title comes from the Victorian Era's literal language of flowers, which they relied on to convey feelings rarely spoken of: ardor and friendship, jealousy and envy, infidelity and grief. Books for Plant Lovers I Wish I Was Mee. 😉. These look wonderful! Jewell flashes back in time to introduce us to all the neighbors, and we discover much to mistrust as we try to figure out what happened to Grace. I LOVED Garden Spells, but Signature of All things, with all the masturbation in the library closet? The owner, Cheryl Susemichael is so kind and knowledgable. Not a book, but if you are a plant/garden lover you must watch Big Dreams, Small Spaces on Netflix. Best Gifts For Plant Lovers: Nurturing A Thoughtful Present For Green Souls Price in India; Ugaoo Golden Money Plant Indoor with Self Watering Pot ₹ 325: Quace Planter Pot Baby Tree Flowerpot Pen Container Toy Gift - Patience Design - 1 Unit ₹ 449: PartyStuff Jute Planter Basket, Indoor Planter, Balcony, … A spoiled, loveless orphan and a coddled, cantankerous invalid bring a forgotten garden—and each other—to life again in this childhood classic. Botany on Mars is unexpectedly very intense and interesting. Any Stewart’s Flower Confidential is an interesting look at the cut flower industry—so much stuff I never thought about! Wolfe spends several hours a day tending his orchids, while solving mysteries from his brownstone. It’s about way more than just what each plant needs, and digs deeper into caring for plants as a way of being. Most of the neighbors have lived there for years and trust each other implicitly; one family felt lucky to find their new flat when they were displaced from their home after a tragic fire. Who knew that growing flowers could be such grueling work! It’s a riveting historical novel about the lives of a family involved in the violet growing industry in the late 1800’s in the mid-Hudson Valley in upstate NY. If you or someone you know is a member of the #houseplantclub, we’ve got some unbeleafably cute gift ideas that don’t succ. 2 of 20. (I just read a book recently where the protagonist was READING Elizabeth and Her German Garden, and I thought that was such a fun touch. About the box: This plant membership may not send leafy friends to fill your home, but it does bring with it a community of plant people who you can connect with to talk about plant parenthood, ask for tips, share your expertise, and more.Perks of the membership include 10% off + free shipping … Saving this for the dead of winter is SO SMART. As you read, perform a quick image search for "Victorian Gardens" and prepare to be awestruck. Their heart and arrow-shaped foliage changes colors with the seasons, going from green to bronze as summer moves into fall. Enchanted April has gorgeous flower descriptions as does any book by LM Montgomery. For some reason I think “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett would work well here, although it’s not a “local” garden! I understand a lot more Welsh than I speak, but hiraeth has always been one of my favorite Welsh words. And each jar can make quite a few batches of sauce, so you'll have some left over. Also, it has the best epigraph: “Hiraeth: (n.) A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was: the nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past.”. This is the perfect time of year to dive into a story full of gardens, flowers, and nature’s delights. Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer. There’s also a wonderful interview with her on the On Being podcast. Find even more inspiration for the book and plant lovers in your life here. The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession, A Garden of Marvels: How We Discovered that Flowers Have Sex, Leaves Eat Air, and Other Secrets of Plants, A beginner’s guide to happy, healthy houseplants, 6 fascinating books about an unlikely favorite subject. My daughter works at B. Willow (www.bwillow.com), a plant shop in Baltimore, and they have Audreys there. I’ve found myself reading many books this summer about book-lovers and bookshops. I am a master gardener and I contribute articles to our quarterly newsletter. “The Hidden Life of Trees: The Illustrated life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben It drives my husband a bit bonkers. Ahead, we've gathered the best (and most unique) gifts for plant lovers—including DIY kits from Etsy, a bounty of books from Amazon, and even a present that's made for pampering—all of which are are "mint" to make your plant person and their beloved beloved plants very happy. While a lot of the book deals with her own personal fears around being a novice gardener (which many of us can relate to) there are also quite a few practical tips and tricks for those just getting into gardening who want to learn more. Don't be put off by its age: this thrilling novel feels surprisingly current (and Mrs Danvers is as creepy as ever). A little slower to add the lost flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland 🌸 approx half talk., although who knew how fascinating moss is title i ’ ve gathered some our... 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