The Kew Gardener’s Guide To Growing House Plants, Growing Herbs 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Titles in This Set:
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing House Plants
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Herbs

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover

Overview:
From the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this beautifully illustrated two-book collection invites you to transform any living space into a lush, edible sanctuary. The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing House Plants and The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Herbs pair elegant botanical artwork with practical, garden-tested guidance, all presented in a durable hardcover edition. The House Plants volume introduces more than 70 species with clear profiles, plus 12 step-by-step projects to help you create stylish, low-maintenance displays. The Herbs volume celebrates culinary and scented varieties, showing how home-grown herbs can elevate everyday cooking, infusions, and drinks. Together, the titles champion the core idea of growing the right plant in the right place, then nurturing it to thrive in indoor spaces. Rich in tips for lighting, watering, pruning, and propagation, this collection is perfect for apartment-dwellers, new plant parents, and seasoned green thumbs seeking a refined, design-led approach. Gift-worthy, reference-ready, and built to inspire year after year.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This is a complete indoor gardening journey in a single, elegant package. The Kew name signals unrivalled botanical authority, ensuring you’re learning from trusted methods developed by horticultural experts. House Plants provides a curated map of resilient varieties and practical care steps, while Herbs unlocks a living pantry—herbs you can harvest for cooking, garnishes, infusions, and even cocktails. The two-book hardcover format offers durability and a premium reading experience, ideal for coffee-table display or a shop-worthy gift. The cross-cutting approach—care for indoor greenery and culinary use—gives readers a unified reading and implementation path, turning a casual interest into confident, repeatable results, season after season. It’s the kind of collection that becomes a go-to reference, a kitchen companion, and a conversation starter for plant lovers and home cooks alike.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing House Plants
Inside this guide you’ll discover a carefully curated roster of more than 70 popular house plants, each with practical care guidance tailored to real home conditions. Lavishly illustrated with botanical artwork, the book also features 12 step-by-step projects to help you assemble stylish, healthy displays. The enduring principle—grow the right plant in the right place—helps readers avoid common mistakes and keep house plants thriving, even in challenging light and humidity. Whether you’re drawn to sculptural cacti, forgiving succulents, or lush foliage, this volume shows you how to design, display, and maintain a thriving indoor garden that feels both modern and timeless. The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Herbs
This companion volume reveals how culinary and fragrant herbs can transform cooking and drinks. Holly Farrell guides readers from seed to harvest, explaining propagation, bed and container growing, and how to incorporate fresh herbs into everyday meals, cocktails, and artisanal garnishes. The book celebrates the versatility of kitchen herbs—from basil and thyme to more adventurous varieties—emphasising seasonal harvests and sustainable growth. Expect clear, actionable advice that makes home-grown herbs accessible to beginners while still offering depth for experienced herb enthusiasts.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Perfect for urban dwellers who crave greenery without sprawling outdoor space, this collection suits new plant parents, home chefs, and design-minded readers alike. It also makes a thoughtful gift for students setting up a first home, renters seeking low-commitment greenery, teachers creating engaging classroom demonstrations, and anyone building a literary reference shelf that doubles as a hands-on guide. Whether you’re planning a windowsill herb garden or a showpiece house-plant arrangement, the pairing offers practical inspiration and aesthetic lift in one premium package.

Key Benefits:

• Two authoritative, beautifully illustrated hardback guides from the Kew Gardens imprint
• Clear, practical advice for over 70 house plants and a wide range of culinary herbs
• 12 step-by-step projects with photo guidance to build confidence quickly
• The right-plant-right-place philosophy to reduce plant loss and increase success
• Design-focused ideas for displays, containers, and indoor layouts
• Fresh, garden-to-kitchen practicality that enhances everyday cooking
• Gift-worthy collection that supports a longer reading and growing journey

About the Author:
The House Plants volume is authored by Kay Maguire, a recognized figure in horticultural publishing and a regular contributor to leading gardening magazines; her work at Kew brings rigorous botanical insight and accessible instruction to readers. Holly Farrell authors The Herbs volume; she is known for books that demystify herb cultivation and culinary usage, with a track record of approachable, plant-forward guides that celebrate kitchen gardens and flavourful home cooking. Both authors draw on Kew’s renowned expertise, ensuring readers benefit from specialist knowledge presented in a warm, user-friendly voice. Together, they deliver practical, design-conscious guidance grounded in years of horticultural experience.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you’ve ever wished for a reliable, beautifully produced reference that doubles as a practical gardening toolkit, this duo is for you. You’ll enjoy a coherent reading journey—from choosing the right house plant to harvesting and using fresh herbs—paired with high-quality photographs and elegant illustrations. The hardcover format ensures durability for year-round use, while the gift-ready presentation makes it a compelling present for budding horticulturists, culinary explorers, and anyone looking to bring a little green into their daily life. Owning the full set streamlines planning, design, and education in one trusted, premium package.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.