The Hidden Histories of Houseplants
The Hidden Histories of Houseplants: Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants explores 20 of the world's most common houseplants.
This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.
Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing - houseplants.
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Collaborators: Maddie Bailey (Author), Alice Bailey (Author)
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Item Number: 9781784884055
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The Hidden Histories of Houseplants: Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants explores 20 of the world's most common houseplants.
This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.
Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing - houseplants.
Get your Book Stamped for Free
Collaborators: Maddie Bailey (Author), Alice Bailey (Author)
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Item Number: 9781784884055
