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I would like to introduce you to a new Gardening Book which is inside your Christmas Gift guide 23: Houseplant Hookups: All the Dirt You Need to Find the Perfect Match by Agatha Isabell and Illustrated by Maily Degan which I received a copy of in exchange for this review.
I remember as a child helping both my grandparents garden but I don’t remember my mom or dad ever doing much in gardening. Except for my dad mowing and planting one Rose bush when I was growing up. I hate to admit it but my sister and brother are the same and not much for gardening.
Although, my sister does like flowers and Debbie has built in flower beds at her home that aren’t used. Even though I’ve given her flowers for them numerous times. David can garden and doesn’t mind helping me but if we didn’t have flowers it wouldn’t bother him at all.
As for Charlie he has been gardening with me since he was little and also with David’s mom Sherry. Before we moved from our Trailer I finally had the yard they way I wanted it. Then we moved her to the town home and the LORD knew my needs before I did and provided a front porch, back porch and also a upstairs balcony for me.
Which gives me plenty of places to decorate for the Holidays as well as giving me space for a garden which I am grateful for. Winter will be here before we know it and I’ve going to have to move the plants inside or look for new ones for the house.
Before you ask if I have room for plants inside I do in front of the couch is the perfect space for a indoor garden and there is a huge window for the plants to get Sunshine from. All I need to do is research which plants would be perfect for inside our home and thanks to Hookups: All the Dirt You Need to Find the Perfect Match I have all the help I need.
Not only that Charlie and I will be reading this book together for his Homeschool Reading Class and also Home Economics. Charlie is so funny he tried to tell me the background f the book is pink which means its for girls. LOL Plus there is a bottle of Wine on the cover making the book for adults which isn’t true even children can learn from this amazing book if they take the time to read it.
Charlie and I had fun browsing through the table of contents picking out the sections we couldn’t wait to read. As we read the book for Charlie’s music class we had Looking For Love playing in the background because that is what the book stresses we do.
Remember when gardening you have to put yourself out there. Which is hard for Charlie and I. How about you? Did you know picking a plant is like online dating? In this book you will find that out and so much more. You will even encounter relationship problems so you need to be prepared.
I love how inside the book we find out about plants I had never heard of which is going to take Charlie and I on a Field Trip to a Gardening/ Plant Store. Would you like to come with us? In the back of the book is a Plant-Based Personality Quiz I am having Charlie and David take with me. Would you like to take the quiz as well?
Charlie thought it was funny to find a quick and dirty index in the back of the book but it had so much useful information that we would have been lost without it. With the Christmas Holidays right around the corner Houseplant Hookups is the perfect gift for any plant lover you need including adults and children alike.
About the Book:
Taking its cues from the wonderful world of online dating, Houseplant Hookups explores the pros and cons of cohabitating with different houseplants. The perfect gift for any plant or gardening enthusiast, these illustrated dating profiles are as hilarious as they are informative.
“The playful profiles provide a helpful overview of common houseplants, and Degnan’s colorful illustrations accentuate the distinguishing characteristics of each….Readers curious about what houseplant is right for them will want to consult this.”—Publishers Weekly
Cohabitation is a big step in any relationship, so to make sure you don’t get stuck with a deadleaf, Houseplant Hookups digs up all the dirt on 35 prospective houseplant partners. By first setting the foundation for a successful relationship with information on purchasing, propagating, and basic plant care, it’ll be easy to know when you’ve found the One.
Does your apartment have a scenic view of a brick wall? The Snake Plant thrives in low light. Tend to forget you’re even in a relationship? The Golden Pothos is anything but codependent and won’t hold neglect against you. Far more helpful than your average Tinder profile, Houseplant Hookups will help you decide if a relationship with a Fiddle Leaf Fig is more likely to be a fling or a forever kind of love.
Not sure where to start? Take the Cosmo-inspired quiz to narrow down your matches.
Agatha Isabel is a bad b*tch. After moving to Brooklyn from LA, she began her plant collection and rediscovered a deep connection with nature. She’s passionate about community-building in all aspects of her life and through Planting for Progress, a community-sourced project that raised money for human rights and local organizations, and her shop, Plant Ma, she has created a thriving plant community.
With nature as her muse, she writes, paints, and travels to tropical locations as a creative outlet to balance her professional tech and privacy career. She can usually be found volunteering with local nonprofits, exploring new Nature spots, vibing at a concert, or trying to find love on a dating app. She is currently based in Southern California. Find her on
Mai Ly Degnan is an award-winning illustrator, currently based in Baltimore, MD. She earned her BFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and her MFA in illustration practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Mai Ly enjoys creating humorous illustrations with tedious line work, pattern making, and bright colors. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators of New York and Los Angeles, American Illustration, and 3×3. Selected clients include Boston Globe, Bust Magazine, Baltimore City Paper, VICE Magazine, NPR, Frankie Magazine, The Bark Magazine, Tigress For Girls, The Oyster Review, Midnight Breakfast, La Guarimba International Film Festival, Bibelot Magazine, Shameless Magazine, Until Now, La La Land Australia, and more.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
