Bring your houseplants to life with this 1980 vintage guide! Full of tips, photos, and care advice for styling and thriving with indoor greenery.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage hardcover book
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Title: The Complete Indoor Gardener
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Author: Diana Yakeley
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Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Year: 1980 (First American Edition)
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Language: English
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Genre: Vintage Gardening / Houseplants
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Page Count: Approx. 176 pages
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Dimensions: 10x7x0.6 inches
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ISBN: 0316967412
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Binding: Hardcover, glossy photo-illustrated cover, no dust jacket (as issued)
Details
∙ Beautifully photographed and illustrated throughout
∙ Practical indoor gardening advice—light, humidity, pots, soil, and plant care
∙ Explains how to style plants in home décor
∙ Includes plant profiles, placement tips, and design layouts
∙ Published for the U.S. market by Little, Brown (originally UK)
Condition
∙ Clean interior pages, no writing or highlighting
∙ Cover shows light shelf wear and a few light scratches (visible in photos)
∙ Tight binding, no loose pages
∙ Lightly bumped corners consistent with age
3 Reasons You’ll Love It
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your windowsill into a mini rainforest—or just want to stop killing your spider plant—this book is for you. It’s practical, pretty, and packed with inspiration from the pre-Pinterest plant era. Whether you're a fiddle leaf whisperer or just curious about how to grow a fern without drama, The Complete Indoor Gardener is a great vintage find with staying power.
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