There’s something so lovely about getting plant advice and inspiration from the pages of a beautiful book - a resource you can turn to again and again! Here’s our roundup of botanical books to give as gifts or to add to your own Christmas list!
Front cover, The Hidden Histories of Houseplants by Maddie and Alice Bailey
The Hidden Histories of Houseplants (Hardie Grant Books) by sister-author duo Maddie and Alice Bailey of @forest_london. This is a totally intriguing look at the lesser-known facts about our houseplants. If you’ve always wondered why Monstera have holes in their leaves or the science behind your Calathea’s daily leaf movements then this one is for you.
Order from Forest £12.99
Front cover, Root, Nurture, Grow by Caro Langton and Rose Ray at Studio Roco
2. Root Nurture Grow (Quadrille Publishing Ltd) by Caro Langton and Rose Ray at Studio Roco - a book we turn to time and time again when looking to try a new propagation technique. From instructions on simple stem cuttings to more involved air layering techniques, there’s lots to learn from this one. We’re looking forward to giving cactus grafting a go!
Order from Wordery | Amazon | Foyles | Waterstones | Chronicle Books £18 - £20
Front cover, Everlastings, How to grow, harvest and create with dried flowers by Bex Partridge
3. Everlastings (Hardie Grant Books) by dried flower artist Bex Partridge. We have long been admirers of Bex’s work so we love that this book is packed with expert tips and projects for growing, drying and creating with dried flowers. This isn’t just for those with a big garden or allotoment, Bex explains how you can enjoy drying foraged flowers or those grown in small spaces.
For an interview with the author visit our blog New release! Everlastings
Order from Botanical Tales £12
Front cover, Little Book, Big Plants by Emma Sibley
4. Little Book, Big Plants (Quadrille Publishing Ltd) by Emma Sibley. This is a great reference for achieving the jungle look by caring for houseplants to an impressive size. We love the simple advice and at-a-glance care tips. Look out for our appearance in the pages with our over-sized Pilea!
For an interview with the author visit our blog New! 'Little Book, Big Plants'
Order from London Terrariums £10
Front cover, Plant Style by Alana Langan & Jacqui Vidal
5. Plant Style (Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd) by Alana Langan & Jacqui Vidal from @onionstudiouk. This comes highly recommended as a brilliant resource for tips on plant styling, as well as simple care advice. For those who enjoy a paired-back design aesthetic.
Order from Onion Studio £14.95
Front cover, Succulents and All Things Under Glass by Isabelle Palmer
6. Succulents and All Things Under Glass by Isabelle Palmer, aka @thebalconygardener. Packed with projects for unusual plant styling ideas from a fireside moss scene to cacti in copper lanterns this one’s for those looking to add a little quirkiness to their indoor displays. Images by Helen Cathcart © CICO Books.
For an interview with the author and small space gardening tips visit our blog.
Order from Amazon £8.19
We hope you have enjoyed this selection of books. For more book reviews and gifting inspiration visit our blog.