Nothing brings a room to life like the green of a thriving houseplant. Interior designers love them, and they make us happier and healthier, too. But anyone who’s watched a houseplant wilt, turn brown, and lose its leaves knows that good intentions and love aren’t enough. You need knowledge—and that’s where the Houseplant Gardener comes in.

Author, journalist, podcaster, and now houseplant-gardener-in-a-box Jane Perrone answers hundreds of questions, including: What sort of plants love a bathroom? How can you bring an orchid back into flower? What needs regular watering, and what doesn’t mind if you forget? What can you put on a sunny windowsill, and what will send foliage tumbling attractively from a shelf? Drawing on years of experience and research, her cards provide sensible, practical, and inspiring advice. The accompanying book will guide you through the process of selecting plants, and Cody Bond’s beautiful illustrations will inspire you along the way.