& REVIEW ~
-- 'HOW TO WINDOW BOX'
BY CHANTAL AIDA GORDON & RYAN BENOIT --
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Grow a few square feet of green no matter where you live. Meet the window box: by far the most accessible container garden for any skill level, space, or quality of light. Whether your window faces south where the sun floods in or north with nothing but shade, these indoor and outdoor projects show you how to easily arrange and cultivate succulents, herbs, cacti, vegetables, monstera, and more. Bright photography and instructions take you from understanding soil and watering needs to personalizing your own box, making this a great primer for anyone who is green to gardening.
Praise for 'How to Window Box' ~
“Learn how to make the cutest (and most space-efficient) window boxes of your dreams.” –Country Living
“A pocket-sized guide that suggests a range of themed window boxes for the novice gardener [and] talks you through the intricacies of mixing different potting mediums for optimal plant happiness.” –The Telegraph
“This is a great way for apartment-dwellers to dip a toe in the dirt.” –BookPage
“[This book] teaches readers how to build the right window box to fit their individual needs.” –Heirloom Gardener
“Learn how to make the cutest (and most space-efficient) window boxes of your dreams.” –Country Living
“A pocket-sized guide that suggests a range of themed window boxes for the novice gardener [and] talks you through the intricacies of mixing different potting mediums for optimal plant happiness.” –The Telegraph
“This is a great way for apartment-dwellers to dip a toe in the dirt.” –BookPage
“[This book] teaches readers how to build the right window box to fit their individual needs.” –Heirloom Gardener
Hardcover | $14.99
Published by Clarkson Potter
Feb 27, 2018 | 176 Pages | 8-1/4 x 5-1/2 | ISBN 9781524760243
Published by Clarkson Potter
Feb 27, 2018 | 176 Pages | 8-1/4 x 5-1/2 | ISBN 9781524760243
MY REVIEW:
This book covers everything you need to know about window box gardening--A to Z!
The introduction presents basic information such as light requirements for indoor and outdoor gardening, light requirements for window boxes, tools, how to buy plants, etc. I found the soil types charts and hydration information to be extremely detailed and helpful. The authors lead readers through the fertilization and pruning processes and how to replace dead plants.
'The Boxes' section of the book is colorful, engaging, and intriguing. Here the authors display the various window boxes they have designed and give detailed 'recipes' for each project. The projects range from cacti gardens {The Sand Box} to the lush Rain Forest window box and everything in-between!
The kitchen boxes are unique and clever. I was fascinated with the 'Edible Petals' project which includes flowers that can be eaten. Nasturtium, alyssum, marigold, geranium, and dianthus are a few of the varieties included in this project. The 'Salad Bar' box includes lettuces, kale, and spinach. The 'Herb Garden' is whimsical with its chalkboard paint sides on which a gardener can label the plants with chalk. This garden includes oregano, thyme, parsley, sage, etc.
The photography is excellent as are the stepped-out instructions for the projects. The type is rather small on some of the sidebars in the book, so be aware of that if you're buying the book for someone who prefers or needs a larger text size.
All in all, this book is highly-recommended for gardeners, plant and flower lovers, inventive cooks, do-it-your-selfers, and parents/grandparents who like to work on DIY projects with their children/tweens/teens!
I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for this review. I received no compensation from Blogging for Books or any other party for posting this review here or on any other sites.
The introduction presents basic information such as light requirements for indoor and outdoor gardening, light requirements for window boxes, tools, how to buy plants, etc. I found the soil types charts and hydration information to be extremely detailed and helpful. The authors lead readers through the fertilization and pruning processes and how to replace dead plants.
'The Boxes' section of the book is colorful, engaging, and intriguing. Here the authors display the various window boxes they have designed and give detailed 'recipes' for each project. The projects range from cacti gardens {The Sand Box} to the lush Rain Forest window box and everything in-between!
The kitchen boxes are unique and clever. I was fascinated with the 'Edible Petals' project which includes flowers that can be eaten. Nasturtium, alyssum, marigold, geranium, and dianthus are a few of the varieties included in this project. The 'Salad Bar' box includes lettuces, kale, and spinach. The 'Herb Garden' is whimsical with its chalkboard paint sides on which a gardener can label the plants with chalk. This garden includes oregano, thyme, parsley, sage, etc.
The photography is excellent as are the stepped-out instructions for the projects. The type is rather small on some of the sidebars in the book, so be aware of that if you're buying the book for someone who prefers or needs a larger text size.
All in all, this book is highly-recommended for gardeners, plant and flower lovers, inventive cooks, do-it-your-selfers, and parents/grandparents who like to work on DIY projects with their children/tweens/teens!
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COMING UP SOON ON 'READING, WRITING & STITCH-METIC':-- Wednesday, April 11th: Cedar Fort Author Nedra Secrist will be my guest on the blog for an author interview and spotlight on her new book about perennials.
-- Thursday, April 12th: Review of Author Tracie Peterson's newest release, 'In Places Hidden'. Bethany House Blog Tour.
-- Friday, April 13th: Book Spotlight and Snippet for 'A Place Called Hope'. SLB Tours.
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I love window boxes. Sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Lucy ~ Thanks for your positive comments about this book. Wait until you see the projects--you'll have a hard time deciding which one to start on first! Thanks, June
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