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Edible Houseplants

Grow Your Own Citrus, Coffee, Vanilla, and 43 Other Tasty Tropical Plants
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Edible Houseplants by Byron E. Martin and Laurelynn G. Martin explores the fascinating world of growing edible plants indoors. The book guides you through selecting, cultivating, and caring for a variety of houseplants that can provide both beauty and nutrition. It's the perfect resource for anyone looking to transform their living space into an edible oasis, combining practical advice with engaging insights.
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If you're keen on exploring the world of indoor gardening with a twist of practicality, this book may appeal to you. It combines the beauty of houseplants with the utility of harvesting your own fresh ingredients, making it ideal for those who love sustainable living and culinary creativity.

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The world of houseplants just got tastier with this colourful guide to growing edible plants indoors!

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Houseplant enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the range of tropical plants that can be grown in containers indoors, in any location. Laurelynn and Byron Martin, owners of Logee's Plants for Home & Garden, are nationally renowned for their expertise in growing fruit-bearing and tropical plants indoors.

Their colourful guide features photos and complete care guidelines for 46 food-bearing plants, including lemons, limes, grapefruit, cherries, olives, passion fruit, papaya, and much more. Fresh, fragrant, and flavourful, Edible Houseplants expands the fun and pleasure of growing indoor plants.

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Edible Houseplants by Byron E. Martin and Laurelynn G. Martin is praised for being an incredibly useful resource for indoor plant enthusiasts, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. The book includes detailed illustrations, photographs, and lists of growing conditions, which are appreciated for their clarity. Renowned personalities like Martha Stewart acknowledge the authors' expertise in providing reliable advice on cultivating a diverse range of edible plants indoors.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635866780

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Laurelynn G. Martin is vice-president and co-owner of Logee's Plants for Home & Garden, a retail and online business based in Danielson, CT that specializes in fruiting, rare, and tropical plants, as well as hardy garden plants, easy-to-grow houseplants, begonias, and many more rare and unusual plants, with customers across the United States.

Byron E. Martin is president and co-owner of Logee's Plants for Home & Garden, a business that has been in his family since 1892, offering fruiting, rare, and tropical plants. He is also an avid beekeeper who grows pollinator plants to help sustain the local bee population.

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