Bøger af Summer Rayne Oakes

Cuando la científica ambientalista Summer Rayne Oakes se mudó a Brooklyn, desde Pensilvania, sabía que traer la naturaleza al interior de su vivienda era la única forma de no perder la cabeza. Así que encontró plantas a la orilla de la calle, en cajas olvidadas, en los mercados de agricultores y en las tiendas locales de jardinería, y les dio un nuevo hogar en su departamento, que pronto convirtió en una verdadera jungla en miniatura. Ahora, Summer comparte sus conocimientos sobre el cuidado de plantas en ambientes urbanos en esta guía definitiva con la que aprenderás a: - Observar las flores y la vegetación a tu alrededor, incluso la que brota valientemente entre el pavimento agrietado. - Ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de una planta, cambiando el consumismo moderno por la sustentabilidad. - Identificar las especies adecuadas para tu hogar y crearles un ambiente similar a su hábitat natural. When environmental scientist Summer Rayne Oakes moved to Brooklyn from Pennsylvania, she knew that bringing nature inside her home was the only way to prevent losing her head. So she found plants on the street side, in forgotten boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden stores; and she gave them a new home in her apartment, which she soon turned into a veritable miniature jungle. Now with this book, Summer shares her knowledge of plant care in urban settings in a definitive guide that will help you learn to: observe the flowers and vegetation around you, even the one that sprouts bravely through the cracked pavement; see the world from the perspective of a plant, exchanging modern consumerism for sustainability; and identify the appropriate species for your home and create an environment similar to their natural habitat.

Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people.Everyone deserves to feel the inner peace that comes from taking care of greenery. Beyond the obvious benefits--beauty and cleaner air--there's a strong psychological benefit to nurturing plants as a path to mindfulness. They can reduce our stress level, lower our blood pressure, and improve our overall outlook. And they offer a rare opportunity to find joy by caring for another living being. When Summer Rayne Oakes moved to Brooklyn from the Pennsylvania countryside, she knew that bringing nature indoors was her only chance to stay sane. She found them by the side of the road, in long-forgotten window boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden shops. She found ways to shelve, hang, tuck, anchor, secure, and suspend them. She even installed 150-foot expandable hose that connects to pipes under her kitchen sink, so she only has to spend about a half-hour a day tending to her plants--an activity that she describes as a "moving meditation." This is Summer's guidebook for cultivating an entirely new relationship with your plant children. Inside, you'll learn to: * Pause for the flowers and greenery all around you, even the ones sprouting bravely between cracked pavement * Trust that your apartment jungle offers you far more than pretty décor * See the world from a plant's perspective, trading modern consumerism for sustainability * Serve your chlorophyllic friends by learning to identify the right species for your home and to recreate their natural habitat (Bonus: your indoor garden won't die!)When we become plant parents, we also become better caretakers of ourselves, the people around us, and our planet. So, let's step inside the world of plants and discover how we can begin cultivating our own personal green space--in our homes, in our minds, and in our hearts.