Houseplant Party by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf has some tips for what kind of plants to get as someone new to plants in their house, and then it has some projects for how you can elevate your plants, and make them more of a feature.

It has lots of information about looking after plants, such as certain plants only liking certain windows in the house, depending on which direction it faces, and which how to water plants.

It's a good first guide to plants, and will help you think about the way you care for them.  I found there were more projects than tips, but now that you've been forewarned, you can enjoy the book for what it is.

 Houseplant Party  was published on 4th August 2020, and is available to buy on  Amazon  and  Waterstones .  I’ve found a link to where you can search for  local bookshops , including independent!

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I was given this book for free in return for an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley, and to  Quatro Publishing Group  (the publishers) for this book.

I thought this was a very unique and intriguing book! There are many beautiful craft how tos that show how to display house plants in your home, from trellises to hanging to shelves and shadow boxes, this book has it all with abundant, beautiful how to pictures. The book makes it look so easy and the projects all have a modern, yet earthy vibe that I think most people will love!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I like the premise of this book! I was surprised by how short it is.

There's information on a few kinds of houseplants in the beginning including bonsai and air plants. The rest of the book features plant crafts, which are mostly how to make hanging baskets or transplant indoor plants.

Overall it's a nice introduction to indoor plants.

Fun book about houseplants and great projects you can do with them. The book starts with a section on the best houseplants for your space, followed by a section on care. Common ones are covered, along with some surprises. Then there are step by step (photos included) full color instructions for 15 projects - hangers, shelves, planters, and different ways to propagate. Good book for someone looking to start with houseplants or find more creative ways to display them.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Great beginner houseplant book! It.covers the basics such as watering, light, and fertilizer without making the reader feel overwhelmed. The featured plant projects were so cute and inspiring. Based on the photos and text, I would recommend this title for early 20s adults who are new to plant care and ready to jump in.

The Houseplant Party is a two-part book.
The first part is for all of us out there who really want to try to grow (or just not kill) something green and Just. Don’t. Know. The basics.
How do I know when to water my plant? Where should it live? How do I find the right pot? What am I doing wrong? For those of us who need a hand, this is ideal.
The second part are a few ideas of how to fit the plants into your home. I was expecting bigger ideas on how to make a little home oasis and instead found smaller projects for individual plants, or sometimes for two or three little pots which range from DIY recycled pot holders (love the idea and it’s easy to recreate) to entire mini waterfalls (these require a bit more work).

A really solid book for any beginners looking into getting in the world of house plants. It has some great plant pictures and some great inspiration photos. For me personally, I own quite a few houseplants and knew most of the information in the book, so this book isn't targeted for me. Despite that, I still enjoyed reading this book and thought the addition of the DIY crafts was cool. I did feel some of the instruction were a bit wordy so the picture are a definite help.

A fun mix of houseplant introduction, arts and crafts, and plant care, Houseplant Party is perfect for someone looking to spruce up their home with both some green and some homemade items. An accessible text that would work well as a gift book or for someone interested in getting into the houseplant craze.

A fun little book for anyone wishing to begin owning houseplants. Very little of interest for an established ‘plant parent’ however was still an enjoyable read with some lovely photos. I think would make a perfect house-warming gift.

I've been a plant parent since forever. In recent years my green thumb caused friends and neighbours to bring their dying houseplants to me, hoping I might rescue them. In most cases I could rescue the whole plant, or at least enough for regrowing.

Anyway, this book reminded me of the information and techniques I've been using to grow and propagate plants. It's a good book for anyone who thinks they might not be able to grow plants in their home because they don't have a green thumb. Most plants don't need you to have a gardening degree, they just need a bit of TLC, the right light and water.

The DIY projects in the last part of the book were very interesting, too. I'm going to try the Kokedama Ball with some of my plants next.

This was a fun read for new plant lovers. I am new to growing plants, so I especially loved the beginning with lots of tips for growing house plants. I've read quite a few plant books recently, and this book actually gave me even more new and helpful tips! There's a lot of ideas for projects with your plants, like making your own hanging plant holder and some other decorative projects. I enjoyed reading those, too, though I'm more interested in just looking at my basic plants in my house. At the end, the author shared some ideas for propagating plants, which I haven't seen in many other books.
This is a book to keep on your coffee table for guidance and gives you something fun to do if you are looking to be crafty.

There was not really anything new in this book that I haven't already seen in other houseplant books that the library has collected.

I was in on the houseplant craze back in the 70's and am still a houseplant lover. This books covers lots of tips and tricks that even someone who has had houseplants for years can learn something new. Great houseplant crafting ideas as well as info on watering, propagation, and lighting requirements for some plants.

Houseplant Party is a fun upbeat style guide with tutorials for using houseplants as decor and helping them thrive. Due out 4th August 2020 from Quarto on their Cool Springs Press imprint, it's 112 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

This is an accessible guide full of attractive projects using houseplants. It's split into three sections. There's a primer full of common (easy to culture) houseplants with general info about size, habits, botanical (Latin) names, and a clear color photo for each. The second section contains a very general culture overview with tips on pots, crockery, tools, and placement for best results. Finally, the tutorial projects are varied and attractive; everything from a mini zen garden to the requisite macrame plant hangers. I really liked that there were projects and recommendations for tillandsia (air plants) - they're such cool little plants and don't get enough use in most indoor home garden situations. Many of the projects use found objects and upcycling to prevent waste. The aesthetic is very 'green' and will fit with most modern decor.

Each of the tutorials contain an introduction, tools and materials in a bullet list sidebar, step-by-step directions, and multiple color photographs. The photos are very well done, clear and easy to understand. There's also a nice reference included which shows a number of different propagation methods (leaf cuttings, air layering, etc).

This is a useful and attractive guide with easy to follow and understandable instructions. The author/publisher have also included an index for easy reference.

Four stars. Lots to love here.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

Beautifully photographed book full of interesting and on-trend plant projects including cacti grafting, kokedama, and hangers

A great fully illustrated book with projects that are fully accessible and followable, to make your house pop with creative houseplant projects.

Houseplant Party by Lisa Eldred Steinkoff
Beginning plant parents rejoice! This is visually minimalist and such a pleasure to read. In addition to project ideas from recycled t-shirt plant hangers to desk top Zen garden, the basics are laid out in a user friendly way. Steinkoff teaches the importance of Light, Water, Temperature and Fertilizer when raising houseplants. The propagation tips are also spot on. I’d recommend this to beginners and those new to houseplants

I enjoyed this book as someone who is new to houseplants. It has a huge section of different crafts you can do for your houseplants and their presentation. I liked how there were photos that went along with all the crafts. I also liked that common names were used for the different types of houseplants mentioned and different information was provided for how to care for them. This is a good reference book for people looking to get into plants as well as those looking to do some crafts with plants.

Houseplant Party is a fantastic book for any plant parent or anyone aspiring to become one. The book starts with information about a variety of different interesting houseplants and how to care for them, from air plants to the venus flytrap, from the ponytail palm to Shrek’s ears.

It follows with a section about how to care for houseplants on general, which is filled with useful information.

The last section is my favorite: Houseplant projects and crafts. This section is filled with fun ideas like making a recycled plant hanger from a t-shirt and making a shadow box for air plants.

All in all, a book filled with information and gorgeous photos!

The DIY projects weren't super new or anything crazy inventive for the most part. I do appreciate the variety of plants highlighted though.