Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels
Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels (Available March 11, 2025)
An elegantly illustrated celebration of Jane Austen’s life and literature as told through the flowers, plants, and landscapes that inspired her.
Through explorations of the botanical inspirations and symbolism in Austen’s work and personal life, as well as historical information about the gardens and landscapes of the Regency Era, Jane Austen’s Garden will transport readers back in time to the lush English landscape of the early 1800s. Woven throughout are DIY projects to help you create a home garden worthy of a surprise visit from Lady Catherine de Bourgh or maybe just give your dining table a bit of historical flair. Accessible, entertaining, and enhanced by the enchanted illustrations of celebrated artist Jessica Roux, Jane Austen’s Garden is a fun twist on a familiar subject that will delight plant lovers and Janeites alike
Illustrated by Jessica Roux. Published by Andrews McMeel.
The Junior Plant Lover’s Handbook: A Green-Thumb Guide For Kids
The Junior Plant Lover’s Handbook: A Green Thumb Guide For Kids (January 28, 2025)
An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover!
Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature requirements for over fifty plants, and will help you find the right plant(s) for your personality, regardless of where you live or how much space you have. With an expansive glossary of plant terms, you’ll be speaking like a horticulture pro in no time.
Each section includes:
“How To” instructions for planting and caring for greenery
Fun plant facts
Troubleshooting tips
Interactive quizzes
Informative, handy charts
DIY crafts and projects
Illustrated by Michelle Carlos. Published by Running Press Kids.
How to Speak Flower: A Kid's Guide to Buds, Blooms, and Blossoms
How to Speak Flower: A Kid's Guide to Buds, Blooms, and Blossoms (May 9, 2023)
A beautifully illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of flowers for every plant lover.
Sunflowers are symbols of friendship. Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday world around us, but flowers aren’t just pretty: Throughout history, they have been used to express ideas about ourselves and the people we care about.
From asters to zinnias, from baby’s breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography. The secrets of every bloom and blossom are revealed … and with personalized quizzes and handy charts, you’ll discover your own flower power!
Illustrated by Miriam Bos. Published by Running Press Kids.
Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant
Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant
From the hanging gardens of Babylon to that fiddle-leaf fig in your living room, houseplants have been humanity's companions for a millennia. Taming the Potted Beast explores the history of our air-purifying friends with an entertaining narrative of the peculiar, often dramatic story of the cultivation and domestication of the not-so-humble houseplant.
Including entertaining historical vignettes, DIY plant projects, and accessible tips and tricks for caring for your own historical houseplants, this book has any plant-curious reader covered. Readers will come away with practical projects, expert advice, and an understanding of the historical significance of houseplants as well as an appreciation of the cultures from which they emerged.
Illustrated by Ellie Hajdu. Published by Andrews McMeel.
Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants and Other Deadly Flora
Killer Plants:
Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora
Explore the darker side of nature with this accessible guide to choosing, growing, and caring for carnivorous and predatory plants like Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and other spooky guys.
Illustrated by Marisol Ortega. Published by Running Press.
Upcoming projects:
Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels (AMP, 2025)
The Junior Plant Lover’s Handbook (RPK, 2025)
