Plant Parenting

Name: Plant Parenting
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781604698725
Price: 49.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers

By Leslie F. Halleck

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.08

( 284 ratings, 62 reviews)

Summary

Plant Parenting by Leslie F. Halleck is a beginner-friendly guide to plant propagation, perfect for anyone passionate about houseplants, vegetables, or colourful garden flowers. The book explains essential tools, seed starting and saving, practical propagation techniques, pest and disease control, and transplanting seedlings and cuttings. Richly illustrated and accessible, it empowers readers to multiply their favourite plants easily and at no cost.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$49⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Plant Parenting

$49⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for novice gardeners, plant enthusiasts, and anyone interested in expanding their plant collection through propagation.

A hardworking, step-by-step guide to the easiest, most affordable techniques for making more plants—houseplants, vegetables, flowers, and more.

Description

Everything a plant parent needs to take their plant collection and plant knowledge to the next level. Maria Failla, founder, Bloom & Grow Radio podcast

Do you have a passion for houseplants? A desire to grow more tomatoes? Do you want a garden bursting with colourful flowers? No matter what kind of plant fan you are, it's easy to make more of your favourite plants—and it can be done for free!

Plant Parenting is a beginner-friendly introduction to plant propagation. Leslie F. Halleck details the basic tools necessary, demystifies seed starting and saving, and shares easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical techniques. She also provides additional information on controlling pests and diseases and transplanting seedlings and cuttings.

Charming, richly illustrated, and accessible, Plant Parenting is for anyone looking to make more of their favourite plants.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its clear and engaging instructions, Plant Parenting is celebrated by experts like Jane Perrone and Maria Failla for inspiring gardeners of all levels. Reviews highlight its useful tips, detailed photos, and comprehensive approach, making it an essential resource for both novices and experienced plant lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604698725

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 June 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Illustration: 337 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 264

Collections

Home & Garden Leslie F. Halleck Non-Fiction

About the Author

Leslie F. Halleck is a dedicated horticulturist with a masters in horticulture from Michigan State University. She is a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) via The American Society for Horticulture Science, with more than 25 years of green industry experience in research, greenhouse production, public gardens, garden center retail, landscape and design services, and gardening communications. Her work has been published in many scientific, industry, and consumer horticulture publications such as Fine Gardening, Greenhouse Management Magazine, and more. She currently runs Halleck Horticultural, LLC, a company that provides consulting services to green industry businesses, as well as horticultural consulting.

Also by Leslie F. Halleck

View all

Tiny Plants

By Leslie F. Halleck

Paperback

$49⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks