This "strange and sensational history" of the houseplant is the ultimate botanical adventure! With chapter titles like "Leafy Wonders of the Ancient World," "That Time Cleopatra Tried to Poison Mark Antony," "A Bougie Victorian Invents the Terrarium," "Women Go to Work, and So Do Plants," and more, this entertaining resource shares fascinating historical tidbits alongside all kinds of houseplant care tips and DIY projects. Intellectually curious green thumbs, rejoice!