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A people's guide to houseplants : thrifty, sustainable ways to fill your house with plants / Cara Brezina.

Thrifty, sustainable ways to fill your house with plants (portion title)
Brezina, Cara, (author.).

Summary:

"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 on the cheap. 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."--Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781648412875
  • ISBN: 1648412874
  • Physical Description: 175 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Portland, OR ; Microcosm Publishing, 2024.

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General Note:
"Part of the DIY series"--title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: Dreaming of houseplants -- Jumping in -- Basic care -- Propagating houseplants -- Displaying your plants -- Growing a cactus garden -- Indoor herbs -- Plants from the produce aisle -- Maintaining your houseplants -- Conclusion -- Recommended resources.

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