oh my gosh - I think I'm in love with this book!

My only complaint is that it could have used more of these beautiful pictures! So many great ideas that beginners and intermediate houseplant growers will find really helpful information and tips.

And it's so beautiful that it would make a great gift as well!

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Herbal Houseplants is a very detailed book about not only growing herbs indoors but also about caring for seeds/storing them, harvesting, watering, what each herb can be used for, using herbs in cooking and much more.
Each page is jam packed with information and would be a perfect gift for anyone who is green fingered or looking to start growing herbal plants within the home.
Definitely worth a read however it is a dense book so you do need time to read it rather than just flicking through.

This is a lovely book, even artsy. It offers quite a bit of information and advice though it may be beyond the scope of the novice gardener.

I did try some indoor herbs before I was “gifted” this in exchange for a review. The good thing is I see what I did wrong. I don’t have the right climate, space, sun exposure and desire to make my previous selections worthwhile. I guess this is a good thing though as I now know some limitations I’m working with. I may take a shot at some of the other herbs to entertain myself and have some greenery indoors this winter.

There are also some recipes that look interesting. Overall, I enjoyed leafing through this but may caution the beginner to glow slow and not invest a lot in materials until you see how it goes for a bit.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Cool Springs Press for a copy in exchange for a review.

Loved how easy to follow this book is and the colourful pictures. As a keen gardener, I enjoyed the hints and tips and the added information about each of the herbs.

A lovely introduction to growing your own herbs, how to keep them alive and when to use them. Perfect for novices to gardening

This is a great book for indoor horticulturists who are learning the art of growing plants. Herbal properties of many products is well known and helps in improving many health related ailments. It describes in detail herbs their use and caring for them so that you can grow them indoors successfully.

This is a lovely, well put together book on growing herbs in the home. It's filled with gorgeous photographs, and all steps are clearly illustrated. The book not only covers all you need to know about planting and caring for your herbal houseplants, it also includes many uses for them as well, and has tips for preserving your harvest. If you are looking to add to your houseplant collection, or don't have suitable outdoor conditions to grow herbs, this is the book for you!

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Since 2020 kept us sequestered in our homes, I expanded on my already love of plants and nature and started to grow a lot of my own herbs. 🌱 I found this book to be as visually pleasing as it was informative. The author's "voice" comes across pleasantly and the "homey" photos add a nice touch. There is so much interesting information packed into the pages of this book (planting, harvesting, preserving) your herbs. There is even a bunch of yummy sounding recipes to try! This would truly make a wonderful gift or coffee-table book!

**ARC Via NetGalley**

A great book! There is so much in it and you would happily delve in and and out. The idea is that you lean more about herbs but I love the inclusions of recipes and herbal use. I am very pleased with the layout and will definitely use the book a lot.

I love plants. I have as many plants as *reasonably allowable* in my house without, you know, preventing people from moving about and, well, being able to put a book or a plate on a side table or whatnot. Herbal Houseplants has so many beautiful pictures and creative ideas that, well, putting books or plates down is highly overrated in one's own home. Right?

Herbal Houseplants provides basic indoor plant basics, a primer on herbal plants from the typical to the exotic, lighting requirements and ideas, potting soil preparations, watering recommendations, and so much more. I mentioned the pictures, right? Because they were gorgeous. And, if you weren't already sold on that, the author provides fun recipes for your very own indoor herb houseplant bounty. Seriously, there are some good ones in there.

I absolutely recommend this for fellow lovers of plants that can also help make your house smell delicious AND up your culinary game!

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

A good variety of herbs and plants, get a few recipes. Good basics for starting to think about growing herbs or what may good for you.

When I was young, I dreamt of my own herb garden. I pictured myself going outside, harvesting what I needed from my recipes. However, as I grew older, I realized that my garden should be populated with native flora and my dream evolved to a pollinator garden made up of local wildflowers.

This book offered a way for both of my dreams to come true: my herbs can grow indoors! I can already picture how fragrant my house will be once I start planting. :-)

Great book for anyone interested in growing herbs indoors, very good reference book, great pictures and is full of tips and helpful guides, easy to read and follow, would recommend

This was very useful - I am trying to incorporate more herbs into my life whilst working from home have started having houseplants. So this ticks both boxes.

I was given an advance copy by the publishers and netgalley but the review is entirely my own.

Herbal Houseplants by Susan Betz is a commonsense book on keeping herbal plants inside of your home. I found the reading easy to follow, with tips I knew and some new ones too. The photographs included close ups so that the leaves of the plants would be easy to distinguish when looking to buy. One plant entry, lavender, which has given me trouble growing outside gave plain speaking tips to follow. Perhaps inside my home will be the key to my growing this plant. Another helpful chapter is on harvesting and preserving the herbs. Perhaps I could have found this on the internet but it was great to have it all together in this book. Then there are recipes to try too.

I especially found the quotes from various written works to be a delight to read. They were not necessary to learning about the growing of herbal houseplants but make the reading more entertaining. All in all an informational enjoyable read.

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

What a privilege to receive an advance copy of Herbal Houseplants from Netgalley! Cool Spring Press & Susan Betz have compiled a very detailed, fact-filled, reference to growing herbs indoors, something I've never had any luck with. I'm fortunate to live where I can grow herbs outdoors up to 9 months of the year, but fail repeatedly indoors. Once you grow your own herbs, you'll never eat the cardboard dust out of a jar again!
This beautifully illustrated book includes historical, mythology, lore, uses, facts, insect problems, even recipes & uses aside from cooking. The recipes range from simple herb butters & vinegar to luscious cakes. I can't wait to try many of them.
I own many hardcopy herbal gardening & cookbooks, but this is much more comprehensive & useful than any I've read. The ideas for pots, placement, light needs & medicinal uses are lovely.
I would highly recommend to both beginner & master gardeners for a wealth of herbal knowledge.

What a handy book to own. I’ve grown herbs from time to time but never had much luck. Bought basil in the spring and it was dead by fall. Now I see I had it I. The wrong soil. Thanks to the wonderful information in this book, I may try to grow not just the basil but also aloe vera and perhaps lemon grass.
Besides all the growing, propagation instructions, there are recipes for flavored tea, desserts, and how to fit them into your daily life. If you’re like me and have a mediocre green thumb, this book will give you a leg up on growing herbs inside your home.
I received an advanced reader copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A very cool book! I've wanted to try my hand at having some of these plants and with this book as a resource I now feel comfortable giving it a go!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for a honest review!

Synopsis:

From soil to herbs to plant, caring for them to harvesting them, and even a few recipes, this book is a useful guide for anyone who is looking to add some greenery to their home.

Review:

I love that there is so much information here. I am going to have to try the pesto cheesecake. It sounds different and I am curious how well I will enjoy it.

If you are interested in starting to grow your own herbs this would be a great guide for whose in an apartment or looking to grow them indoors. I have been interested in gardening since I was small. I am not the best of gardeners and would love to finally stay in one spot long enough to see the fruits of my labor. This book is good for me because I can still grow some of my own groceries without the full garden while getting some nice plants around my home.

I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in growing your own herbs and learning how to care for them. If gardening is your jam than this would be one to add to your list. For those with more experience than I have in this, I would love to hear your thoughts on how useful you find this book. Are there any things you would add to this guide? I would love to know.

This book was given in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.

Herbal Houseplants by Susan Betz is full of helpful information from herbal newbies to seasoned growers. Clear, detailed information is given for a variety of common and not so common herbs. I found the book to be insightful, and it taught me several things. While I tend to grow herbs outdoors in the garden, this is an excellent resource for people with limited growing space.