Indoor Gardening the Organic Way: How to Create a Natural and Sustaining Environment for Your Houseplants [Paperback]

Julie Bawden Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2006

Gardening organically outdoors is prevalent in most horticultural circles these days, but what about gardening indoors? Many gardeners still use harsh synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides when growing plants in their homes. How can we choose to eat organic foods, buy natural personal-care products, clean our indoor air, and yet still blast our poor houseplants with toxic chemicals? It is time to put down that spray bottle. Going organic with houseplants is not only possible-the results are amazing! Author Julie Bawden Davis brings us Indoor Gardening the Organic Way, a definitive guide to growing houseplants organically. From the dirt on mulch to eco-friendly ways to handle plant pests, Davis has provided this essential resource for novice and experienced gardeners alike. When you learn the specialized rules of gardening organically indoors, you'll soon reap the benefits of robust houseplants that will impress visitors and make your indoor environment a healthier place to be.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What a delight! A comprehensive, all-purpose guide to indoor gardening that is founded on responsible organic principles and common sense. Now gardeners can have beautiful houseplants without poisoning the air inside their homes. (Maggie Stuckey )

About the Author

Julie Bawden Davis, a full-time freelancer, has authored three books and over 1,000 articles for a wide variety of national, regional and international publications including The San Francisco Chronicle (where she has a monthly column) Organic Gardening, National Gardening, and Parenting magazines. She lives in Orange, California.

Julie Bawden Davis, a full-time freelancer, has authored three books and over 1,000 articles for a wide variety of national, regional and international publications including The San Francisco Chronicle (where she has a monthly column) Organic Gardening, National Gardening, and Parenting magazines. She lives in Orange, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (December 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589792939
• ISBN-13: 978-1589792937
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Bawden-Davis is a garden writer and Master Gardener. She is founder of HealthyHouseplants.com and in addition to gardening books has written over 1,000 articles for publications such as Organic Gardening, Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, The Toastmaster, Wildflower Magazine (where she has a column), The Gardener, The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Romantic Homes, Garden Compass, Aquascape Lifestyles, and Flowers &.

Julie is a member of the Garden Writer's Association of America (GWA) and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). She regularly speaks on gardening topics.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!!!, October 9, 2007

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Mandy Stanley (Marietta, Ga United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indoor Gardening the Organic Way: How to Create a Natural and Sustaining Environment for Your Houseplants (Paperback)

What a wonderful organic gardening book for the indoors. My houseplants are thriving, and I love it! I was amazed at how well they have responded without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers. This book is a must for all houseplant owners. The illustrations are lovely and the content very informative. I highly recommend it for all gardeners. From choosing plants, to watering, and dealing with diseases, this book has it all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Indoor Gardening Book on the market!, November 12, 2011

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Michelle S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indoor Gardening the Organic Way: How to Create a Natural and Sustaining Environment for Your Houseplants (Paperback)

I love gardening, but while enjoying lots of success outdoors, nurturing healthy indoor plants has been a challenge for me. They never stayed alive! Then I went to a gardening seminar at a local nursery and Julie Bawden Davis was speaking. I wasn't planning on buying her book but after hearing her speak and learning how knowledgeable and down to earth she was, I bought the book and now am the proud owner of a signed copy! The best part is, I actually have live houseplants now, having taken the great advice in her book. I feel good that I am not using harmful chemicals in my house. I also like the illustrations which are said to be drawn by her daughter, which adds to the charm of the book. I highly recommend this if you have a black thumb regarding indoor plants or even if you have a green one.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference I use over and over again, November 9, 2007

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J. A. Schlueter (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indoor Gardening the Organic Way: How to Create a Natural and Sustaining Environment for Your Houseplants (Paperback)

I keep going back to this book time and again as a reference for my many questions. It is challenging and informative, but is also written for those of us who have had less experience in organic gardening. This book makes a great gift. I have bought 6 to give as gifts and 1 for myself. What a delightful way to enjoy the art of indoor gardening.