TY - BOOK AU - Cutsumpas,Nick TI - Plant coach: the beginner's guide to caring for plants and the planet SN - 9781419758638 (softcover) PY - 2022/// CY - New York PB - Abrams Image KW - House plants KW - Sustainability N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Setting green expectations -- Germination story -- Why we need plants now more than ever -- Nature, not furniture: your home is an ecosystem -- Observing the ecosystem: assessing your space -- Welcome to my bedroom -- Creating your greenprint: thrive, survive, revive -- Plant shopping dos and don'ts -- The planet parent greatest hits: what you need to do now that you have a plant family -- Practicing mindful neglect -- Unconventional (and sustainable plant tips) -- Learning your plant love language -- Preaching the green gospel: plants are stepping stones -- Five plant projects everyone should try -- Conclusion N2 - Despite the abundance of resources, many people continue to struggle with their plant care: filling their apartments with plants only to realize that they don't know what it takes to care for them long-term. Cutsumpas combines sustainability, science, and philosophy to coach new plant owners on how to find the right houseplants for their space-- and help them thrive. -- adapted from front flap and back cover ER -