Indoor Gardening the Organic Way

by Julie Bawden Davis

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Gardening

216 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2006

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this one from the library, and then I ordered my own copy because I wanted to be able to refer back to it as needed. The author writes with such enthusiasm about her plants—it’s contagious. (She calls them “foliage friends” in the first chapter. Adorable.) I planted a couple new plants a month ago and have been following her tips since, and everybody seems happy so far. 🌱

[Beth Lequeuvre · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this was a pretty comprehensive guide to houseplants and how to help them thrive.I particularly liked the section about the NASA studies on indoor air pollution and VOCs and what chemicals are removed by which plant.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some helpful information, but was somewhat vague and limited in its information. I did like how the book came from the authors personal experience.