Houseplants 101: How to choose, style, grow and nurture your indoor plants.

Peter Shepperd

Aug 2020 · The Green Fingered Gardener Book 3 · Green Fingered Gardener

About this ebook

Your guide to growing big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you’re an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb.

Houseplants bring life into the home, literally. 

They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don’t demand much more than a sunny window and some water. 

Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. 

Don’t different plants need different amounts of light? 

How much water is too much? 

If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? 

Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101 

Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets.

Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. 

Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. 

In addition, you’ll discover: 

Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!)

How to ensure your plants get adequate light

Why repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plant

High-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardeners

The best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a cave

And much, much more! 

As a bonus, you’ll even find a growing guide for edible plants that you can keep inside all year round! 

Everyone can grow plants, and that’s what The Indoor Gardener will prove. 

If you’re ready to pick up a spade and get your hand dirty, click “add to cart” and discover the wonderful world of houseplants!

Ratings and reviews

The Houseplants 101 Book is an informative introduction to indoor house plants. The author uses terms throughout the text like soil type, potting mix, heating/humidity levels for growing conditions, watering, light (levels), temperature (heating) considerations for different species. There are photographs featured of different plants along with explanations about their care needs. The whole purpose of this guide is to help get readers started on caring for their own jungle at home - which would mean they grow beautiful little pockets of life indoors getting some air circulating while avoiding cold drafts or direct sunlight! This book doesn't delve too deeply into any one topic but it does cover quite a lot - from choosing the best plants that suit your home to nurturing them and providing expert plant care. There are also a couple of pages at the back, one listing recommended houseplants for specific rooms and another which lists some tropical houseplants not found in many other books.

This is a really helpful guide for anyone who needs some advice on caring for their houseplants. Houseplants 101 covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space and making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets to how, of course, keep them alive! I also really appreciated that they included tips for what to do when you've made a mistake and killed your plant. Houseplants 101 is definitely helpful, especially for people who are just beginning to take up the hobby or have little knowledge about it. There are so many interesting facts in here too. Houseplants 101 is an excellent guide. It's very comprehensive, well-written, and easy to navigate. The images are lovely, and they help illustrate the author's points wonderfully well. For anyone looking for advice on caring for their houseplants, this would be a great guide to reference!

The book Houseplants 101 is a guide to growing indoor plants. It was written by Peter Shepperd and published in 2020. The purpose of the book is to help people grow healthy houseplants. It has lots of information about different types of plants, soil, pots and containers, light and temperature considerations for each plant. This makes it a good reference book for anyone who wants to learn more about growing houseplants. I would recommend this book because the author clearly knows what he's talking about when it comes to indoor gardening.

About the author

Peter Shepperd is in his 40s and whose interest in gardening started when he decided to give his family access to fresh, homegrown and organic food.

Peter has been studying new gardening approaches to diversify his experience and skillset. His experimentation has allowed him to figure out what works and what definitely doesn't.  

He disagrees with the use of pesticides and chemicals. He has decided to produce this series of books to cover all aspects of growing, gardening and organic sustainability.

Peter has spent over a decade experimenting with different gardening techniques and perfecting his approach to growing fruits, vegetables, herbs and other plants. Not only this, but he has learnt how to make the most of each part of the food that he grows.

Teaching others has become his passion as some affordable, and straightforward practices have entirely transformed how his family gets access to healthy, delicious, nutritious and affordable food. This is what Peter wants to share with the world and help to slowly transition more and more people away from the often tasteless vegetables that are purchased in supermarkets and are heavily reliant on the use of chemicals that damage the environment, to homegrown organic healthy produce that is more than the sum of its success because it has helped develop the person that has produced it too.

Peter lives with his family near Windsor in England.