A great instructional book on home plants. Easy to follow and great illustrations make this a wonderful addition to anyone's collection.

I found this to be extremely helpful as someone with a “black thumb of death” who has killed far more green life than nourished so far. I wanted to do some research of specific types of plants, their needs and properties, to better inform what I want and can handle in a plant. This book gave me that and more, with tips I never would have thought of and guidance on how to be a better plant parent. Gorgeous photography and inspirational set designs were an added bonus.

This is the book you need to level up as a plant mom/dad! I really enjoyed learning more about how to use the existing plants I have to make more plants--every plant parent's dream.

As a proud plant mama, I enjoyed the hacks and tips shared by Leslie F. Halleck in Plant Parenting. From propagation to pest control to basic tools, Halleck gives you the foundation to be an awesome plant parent.

From, "Eggshells? Genius!" to, "So that's what I've been doing wrong . . .," I thoroughly enjoyed Halleck's clear and empowering instructions for being a plant mama. This well written "how-to" with its attractive and supportive illustrations have made me bold. The lilies, hostas, and iris around my house are about to spread!

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL ! I think I'll actually be able to not kill my new house plants within a week now. Highly recommend for beginner plant moms and dads !

Have you ever wanted to deep dive in the world of plant propagation, but were too scared to? This is the book for you. Easy to read and understand the whys and hows of being a plant parent. Perfect for anyone who's been living in the plant tags on Instagram, wondering how to grow their small collection without shelling out their whole paycheck on plants.
I will say, this is not for complete novices with their first plant. This is a guide to what to do when you've got established plants and you'd like to grow more. I received this book a little too early on my plant journey, when I was still trying to figure out what plants would survive in my house. Now that I'm past that, this is a great guide to how to grow my plant collection, with plants I know will succeed.

I’m not very adept at propagating plants but I really felt way more comfortable giving it a try after reading this book. The pictures and language are clear, making it an enjoyable treat growing my house plants.

An informative and enjoyable title to help beginners and more experienced houseplant owners find and care for the right plant or plants. Photos are part of the appeal and show ways to decorate your home with plants.

User-friendly plant guide!
Thanks to NetGalley and Timber Press for the opportunity to read and review Plant Parenting by Leslie F. Halleck!
Separating and propagating instructions to increase the amount of plants you have are the basis for this book. The first section explains how plants multiply and how plants differ in propagation. Next up is understanding plant names and their varieties. Materials, tools and instructions show different propagating systems, soil and lighting available. Then the sections are broken into the type of growing preferences, such as seeds, water rooting, propagation, and dividing plants. Photos are close up and detailed for making concepts easy to understand. I found this book so helpful that I’m now following the author on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! 5 stars for a user-friendly guide to multiplying plants!

This book would be helpful to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of propagation. It entails leaf cutting, water propagation, seed saving,, and many more techniques. I will definitely find it useful for my houseplants and home garden.

Free plants! What every gardener wants, no matter how their garden, greenhouse or windowsill might be bulging at the seams.
This is an accessible guide to the different ways you can make more plants from the ones you have, and when to choose each approach. What vegetables are best grown from seed? Are some plants better to take cuttings from instead? How can I tell, and what do I do when it works and I have tons of baby plants to protect?
This is a well thought out guide which doesn't dumb down the biology of what's going on when you stick that cutting in a jam-jar of water. I liked the science behind what's going on and the table of common propogation methods for popular plants.
A really practical, interesting read for the serious, curious and enthusiastic gardeners. A great gift for the plant nerd in your life - or the person with a plant collection you admire & hope they'll share with you!

This isn't a book that you get because it's pretty on your coffee table...this one really is text-heavy with instructions.

In the oversaturated plant book market (I feel like there are 50 I've seen on Instagram that have come out this year -- Hilton Carter, Summer Rayne Oakes, and the list goes on), this one will be overshadowed. I think the advice is good for those who are serious about plants, but the other books may be more Insta-worthy and contain just as much valuable information (and/or that info can be easily obtained on the internet). I have over 60 plants in my house, most of which I acquired in the past 8 months, and there wasn't anything in this book that I didn't know already/haven't looked up on the internet when needed previously. That said, for someone starting out and who wants all the info in one place, this might be a good option.

Full of beautiful plant pictures, this book has everything you need to know if you're thinking about starting, multiplying, and keeping a garden as healthy as it can possibly be. The pictures in this book are not only crystal clear, but also vibrant and very green, making my plant look a little sad in comparison. If you're thinking about growing your plant collection/family, you need to pick up this book.

Obviously if you love having plants, you're going to love this book. It's all about the different ways to multiply your plants, keep them disease free, and the different tools and materials you can use to create your seedling garden inside and out. The author talks about plants in a very personal way, and tells the story about the exact age when they decided to get into growing plants, which was seven years old. I think that this book is good for newbies and long time growers alike, with everyone learning something interesting from this book. It also helps you plan out your plants whether you have a balcony garden, or an entire backyard.

I learned a lot from this book, including the fact that typically plants multiply in two different ways; seeds and clones. Clones are created by taking a cutting and growing it into a separate plant, and you can even grow plants with tissue extractions in Petri dishes. This book also includes lists of the plants you can grow, and how they can reproduce, also how much light they need. It has everything! I'll definitely need to pick up a paper copy for myself, and if this is something you're interested in, so will you.

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Leslie Halleck imparts her knowledge of plant care and passes it on to us with easy instructions and delightful design in this book. She tells us the "whys" and "hows" of plant care, propagation, tools to use, and, most importantly, encourages creativity while being honest about what to expect.

Any houseplant enthusiast would do well to have this title on their shelves!

Holy smokes, what a great resource! I've spent a lot of time learning about plants and gardening over the past couple years, but I'll confess that starting plants from cuttings has felt very overwhelming for me! It's been hard to know where to start. I'm so grateful for a book like Plant Parenting, because it has given me step-by-step instructions for propagating plants.

The book is divided into seven main sections (with some smaller sections thrown in there, too). The sections cover the science behind how plants multiply, tools and materials you'll need, how to start seeds (including equipment recommendations), water rooting, growing from cuttings, pests to look out for, and how to finally transplant your plants.

This book is so gosh darn cool. I'll admit that it is a lot of information--and all the equipment can be overwhelming at times. But I decided to start small with leaf and stem cuttings, and it has been working for me! It helps, too, that there are a TON of clear and beautiful pictures that accompany the text, so it's easy to follow along with author Leslie Halleck as she goes through each step. Overall, a fantastic resource if you are interested in propagating your plants. Highly recommended!

Plant Parenting - Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers by Leslie F. Halleck could also be titled Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Plant Propagation. It is an intensive and extensive look at plant reproduction ranging from beginner to the more sophisticated methods. This is the second book I have read by Leslie F. Halleck. I thought the book would be thorough which it is. Plant Parenting answers all questions on plant reproduction that one could think to ask. Whether serious or novice gardener this book is bound to have information that you can use, such as understanding how plants are named and categorized to help you know how to conduct propagation.

There are lists, text, color photographs with step by step instructions. While some more expensive ways are shown the book actually has less, user friendly alternatives to try instead. I liked that part. I can’t really say this is a book to read cover to cover, though the first part f the book is interesting as it orients the reader to the different kinds of reproducing plants. I found it to be more of a reference book to keep handy.

The publisher through Net Galley provided an ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

Excellent advice on propagating new house and garden plants from old. I found this helpful with plants I am not completely familiar with, as well as some of the tips on planting seeds. Thank you!

I received a free electronic copy of this self-help book from Netgalley, Leslie F. Halleck, and Timber Press. Thank you for sharing your hard work with me. I have read this book of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work.

A little too technical for my gardening skills but advanced gardeners will enjoy all the tips and tricks in this book.

What a great resource for plant lovers! I love all the helpful charts! The pictures are beautiful, steps very informative and easy to understand for new plant owners!