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Going Green: Indoor Gardening Guides

From growing your own herbs to designing a lush terrarium, there is an indoor garden for every season and space. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or a master gardener searching for inspiration, these titles will help you achieve the indoor garden that fits your lifestyle.

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12 items

  • Year-round Indoor Salad Gardening

    How to Grow Nutrient-dense, Soil-sprouted Greens in Less Than 10 Days

    Burke, Peter, 1950-
    This instruction manual shows you how to grow nutrient-rich salad greens indoors using just a windowsill and cupboard, with no need for grow lights or complex equipment. Learn to start seeds in the dark, a simple and cost-effective way to…
    BookWhite River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, 2015. — GARDEN EDIBLE
  • Indoor Gardening ;

    &, Greenhouse : a Complete Guide to Cultivating Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs for Beginners

    Gordon, Tom,
    This downloadable audiobook offers creative techniques for transforming small urban spaces into lush, year-round vegetable gardens. It covers essential tools, space optimization and environmental controls to help both beginners and…
    Downloadable Audiobook[United States] : Findaway Voices, 2020. — eAudiobook hoopla
  • Indoor Kitchen Gardening Handbook

    Turn Your Home Into a Year-round Vegetable Garden : Microgreens, Sprouts, Herbs, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers & More

    Millard, Elizabeth,
    This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to growing a variety of produce indoors, from herbs to mushrooms. With its troubleshooting advice and helpful photography, transform your home into a productive garden space year-round. Search…
    BookBeverly, MA, USA : Cool Springs Press, 2020. — 635.048 MILLARD
  • Sprouts, Shoots & Microgreens

    Tiny Plants to Grow and Eat in Your Home Kitchen

    Wallentinson, Lina,
    Learn to easily grow and enjoy a variety of sprouts and microgreens at home using simple methods like jars and tap water. This book also provides recipes for incorporating your green harvest into delicious meals.
    BookNew York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2021. — 635.048 WALLENTINSON
  • Edible Houseplants

    Grow Your Own Citrus, Coffee, Vanilla, and 43 Other Tasty Tropical Plants

    Martin, Laurelynn G., 1961-
    This book offers houseplant enthusiasts a guide to growing 46 tropical, fruit-bearing plants indoors, complete with detailed care instructions and colorful photos. It also includes recipes and other methods for utilizing your harvested…
    BookNorth Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2023] — 635.965 MAR 2023
  • A Beginner's Guide to Terrarium Gardening

    Succulents, Air Plants Cacti, Moss, and More!

    Katsuji, Sueko,
    Discover 52 budget-friendly terrarium projects in this guidebook with over 230 photos and easy tips to create charming mini ecosystems for various spaces, focusing on plant selection, container choices and care for low-maintenance plants.…
    BookTokyo : Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, 2021. — 635.98 KATSUJI
  • Make Your Own Indoor Garden

    How to Fill Your Home With Low Maintenance Greenery

    Durber, Sarah,
    This primer teaches beginner gardeners how to select and maintain plants suitable for various home conditions, offering step-by-step guidance for creating terrariums, cacti gardens and kokedamas. It aims to make indoor gardening accessible…
    BookYorkshire ; Philadelphia : White Owl, 2021. — GARDEN CONTAINR
  • Hello Tiny World

    An Enchanting Journey Into the World of Creating Terrariums

    Newell, Ben,
    Explore the benefits of terrariums, including their impact on environmental understanding, mental health and creativity. This title offers step-by-step guides for creating terrariums of various complexities, catering to both beginners and…
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — change
  • This title provides 28 projects for utilizing every corner of your home, from windowsills to ceilings, to grow a variety of herbs, vegetables and flowers. It features vibrant photography and insights into the science behind the methods to…
    BookNew York, New York : DK, 2017. — 635.048 ALL
  • Terrariums

    Gardens Under Glass : Designing, Creating, and Planting Modern Indoor Gardens

    Colletti, Maria, 1959-
    Transform glass containers into miniature gardens by learning the basics of plants, soil, water and humidity. This text gives you the guidance to create lush terrariums affordably, with popular plants like air plants, mosses, ferns and…
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2015. — GARDEN CONTAINR
  • How to Garden Indoors and Grow Your Own Food Year Round

    Ultimate Guide to Vertical, Container, and Hydroponic Gardening

    Roman, Kim,
    This guidebook is a comprehensive resource offering tips and DIY projects for growing food indoors. It covers year-round indoor gardening, hydroponics, composting, container gardening and maximizing indoor space for food production.
    BookMount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner, 2022. — GARDEN CONTAINR
  • Miniscapes

    Create Your Own Terrarium

    Cregan, Clea,
    This text features sixteen terrarium projects across four biomes, providing detailed instructions on materials and maintenance to help you create low-maintenance, indoor gardens using upcycled materials and easily accessible tools.
    BookRichmond, Vic. : Hardie Grant Books, 2021. — 635.9824 CREGAN