Don't Throw It, Grow It!: 68 windowsill plants from kitchen scraps by Deborah Peterson

"Another way to be creative with plants: Read Don't Throw It, Grow It!" the gardening guide to turning food waste into fascinating plants (Philadelphia Inquirer). Don't throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you'll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat. Author Deborah Peterson shows how common kitchen staples — pits, nuts, beans, seeds, and tubers — can be coaxed into lush, vibrant houseplants that are as attractive as they are fascinating. With Peterson's help, a sweet potato turns into a blooming vine; chickpeas transform into cheery hanging baskets; the humble beet becomes a dramatic centerpiece; and gingerroot grows into a three-foot, bamboo-like stalk. In some cases the transformation happens overnight! Don't Throw It, Grow It! offers growing instructions for sixty-eight plants in four broad categories — vegetables; fruits and nuts; herbs and spices; and more exotic plants from ethnic markets. The book is enhanced with beautiful illustrations, and its at-a-glance format makes it a quick and easy reference. Best of all, every featured plant can be grown in a kitchen, making this handy guide a must-have for avid gardeners and apartment-dwellers alike. Read more