After months of lockdown, spent indoors, many of us began searching for any available hobby and way to brighten up the dull routine. And then everyone remembered plants. Some got their first ficus, others bought phytolamps and started a herbal garden on their balconies. But what if you really want to green your home, but lack the knowledge—and your pots are turning into cemeteries? Journalist and professional landscape designer Victoria Bazoeva wrote this book for those who love flowers—no matter how much you know about them. Here you'll find fascinating stories of the plants that have conquered millions of windowsills, and practical tips to help you grow even the most capricious flower. How did orchids help Charles Darwin, and do they need transparent pots? Where did lemons come from on the Oka River, and how do you grow a tangerine in an apartment? Why will California soon be short of palm trees, and can they survive in black soil? Who invented guerrilla gardening, and why plant a lawn of honey-producing flowers near your front door? 'The Botanical Conspiracy' will prove to you that plants are simple and very interesting, the main thing is not to be afraid to get your hands dirty.

Author: Victoria Bazoeva
Publishing House: Individuum
Year: 2021
Number of pages: 224
Cover type: Paperback
Age group: 16+