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Become the best plant parent you can beHouseplant hysteria is here to stay. For new and seasoned plant owners alike, Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies is the ideal resource on plant care, growing cycles, unique plant varieties, and all the essentials you need to know about your rooted friends. Ensure that your sprouts grow and thrive, with tons of tips and answers to all your questions. Are they getting enough light? Are you overwatering? Why are the leaves turning yellow? This fun Dummies guide teaches you to find the right plants for your personal plant care style, identify common varieties, choose the right potting soil, and pick the perfect little nook for your leaf baby. You'll also learn how to rescue your plants when pests and diseases strike, and even how to use plants as part of a stylish home décor approach.
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I am a professional horticulturist, an active garden writer, and a speaker. I have been a passionate gardener and orchid grower for over 50 years and now live in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC with my wife, Sascha, and two dogs, Sophie and Theo. I greatly enjoy growing all types of plants, edible and ornamental, indoors and out.I hold B.S. and M.S. degrees in horticulture from Ohio State University and Cornell University respectively and have worked as a professional horticulturist at key botanical gardens including the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii, Cleveland Botanical Garden, and Missouri Botanical Garden, and for leading horticultural companies including Burpee and White Flower Farm.For more info about me and my background go to http://members.authorsguild.net/stevefrow/bio.htmI have given lectures and Zoom presentations throughout North America on orchids and general gardening, You can contact me directly regarding available orchid and garden presentations and Zoom programs at stevefrow@aol.com
