the little book of house plants and other greenery by emma sibley

There are also many times when the author says that a plant needs bright, indirect light, without explaining in detail what that might look like which is confusing to a beginner. For example, Sibley doesn’t explain different directions of lighting and what direction of lighting suits each plant, which is very important. While the book had a lot of useful information there were some topic that weren’t covered as much as they should have been and leave the reader feeling a bit confused. The book provides lighting, watering, and other growing information on around fifty-eight beautiful indoor plants.

The book covers many interesting topics such as tools, propagation, information on many indoor plants, and much more. Emma is the author of the much-loved and very Instagrammable The Little Book of Cacti and Other Succulents.“The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery,” is an informational indoor gardening book by Emma Sibley.

She has recently opened a shop in Nunhead, London where she sells houseplants and gardening tools. Emma runs a growing start-up business called London Terrariums where she offers workshops, interior displays and private commissions. She took a number of short courses to increase her knowledge and love of all things green. This includes details on size, growth, and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant.Įmma Sibley has had a keen interest in horticulture from a young age and after studying Surface Design at university, her career moved into plants. Each of the 60 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants, this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own. The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and a statement in any space they inhabit, growing these plants is virtually foolproof.

The little book of house plants and other greenery by emma sibley