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At Home With Plants

Ian Drummond & Kara O’Reilly (Mitchell Beazley)

This essential book is invaluable for anybody who’s just starting off in the world of houseplants. Everything you need to know about keeping plants indoors – from pots and practicalities to displaying and maintaining – is covered here, all clearly laid out, with tips dispensed in

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