A People’s Guide to Houseplants: Thrifty, Sustainable Care-And-Feeding Strategies

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.

Cara Brezina is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Chicago, Illinois. She has authored educational nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and also enjoys writing scifi, fantasy and mystery stories.