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How to make a plant love you : cultivate green space in your home and heart / Summer Rayne Oakes ; illustrations by Mark Conlan.
Most people think that the common potted plant is just a decorative object, but there's also a strong psychological benefit to taking care of plants as a path to mindfulness. In 'How to Make a Plant Love You', Summer Rayne Oakes, a prior correspondent on 'Discovery Network', ties together all the known benefits of taking care of plants and how they can serve as a gateway to a greater life.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525540281 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xxi, 183 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: [New York, New York] : Optimism Press, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | "A book from Simon Sinek's Optimism Press"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The mass migration -- Our need for nature -- We only love what we notice -- When a tree falls in the forest -- A human history of houseplants -- Getting to know your plants -- How to make a plant love you -- Cultivating your personal green space. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | House plants. Gardening > Health aspects. Gardening > Psychological aspects. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 635.965 Oak | 31681010160109 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Summer Rayne Oakes is an environmental scientist and entrepreneur whose work focuses on health, wellness and sustainability. She founded Homestead Brooklyn, a website and YouTube channel, to help people become more attuned to nature in the city. Her work has been featured by many media outlets, including CNN, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Inc.
