House Jungle

" This book is perfect for plant killers like me! It’s educational, fun, and pretty — a great addition to your coffee table." — Holly Becker, interior stylist and author, decor8blog.com 
 
"The adorable new book House Jungle couldn’t come at a better time. We can’t wait to immortalize some summer sunshine into cooler seasons with our own little green paradises.” —MindBodyGreen
 
"If you’re looking for a book for young and beginning gardeners, House Jungle is the perfect choice." —Community Table

"An illustrated guide to selecting and rearing the ubiquitous architectural plants of this trend." — Washington Post

"An illustrated guide for the millennial grower." — Guardian

"Annie Dornan-Smith's smart illustrated guide helps you care for all your indoor plant babies." — HGTV.com

 

Préface
In this joyful celebration of growing greenery indoors, Annie Dornan-Smith adorns every page with delightful illustrations and hand-lettered text introducing the basics of houseplant selection and care, with an eye to plants that add to home decor.

Auteur
Annie Dornan-Smith is the author and illustrator of House Jungle. She sells her hand-lettered stationery, prints, and homeware through her business, Annie Dornan-Smith Design. Her work has also been featured on Hallmark products. She lives in Nottingham, England, and can be found online at anniedornansmith.co.uk.
 

Texte du rabat
Green Up Your Digs!

You might not be ready for a puppy, but that doesn't mean you can't share your life with living things.

Plants are the perfect companion to perk up any house or apartment. This joyful guide shows you how to liven up your living space with cacti, succulents, bonsai, bamboo, air plants, rainforest plants, and herbs – then introduces you to 24 pretty and foolproof houseplants.

Résumé
House Jungle is a joyful, illustrated introduction to indoor gardening, presented with a decorator’s eye. The vibrant drawings and hand-lettered text of author-illustrator Annie Dornan-Smith show how to prepare the perfect container and select plants based not only on their light and watering needs, but also on their looks! Whether your home style calls for large architectural plants, hanging baskets, or cacti and succulents, Dornan-Smith offers a visual rundown of the top choices. No gardening experience? No problem! Check out the section on “Houseplants That Can Take Abuse.”

Contenu
Why We Should Keep Plants
Starting Your Indoor Garden
Decorating with Houseplants
Caring for Your Houseplants
Types of Houseplants
Plants That Tolerate Shade
Plants That Like Sunshine
Houseplants That Can Take Abuse
Where to Buy Plants
How to Make More Plants (for Free!)