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Succulents for Your Home and Garden: A Guide to Growing 187 Beautiful Varieties & 18 Step-by-Step Crafts and Arrangements

by Gideon Smith & Jessica Surface
Creative Homeowner: Fox Chapel. Aug. 2023. 224p. ISBN 9781580115728. pap. $22.99. GARDENING
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Award-winning succulent expert Smith (botany, Univ. of Pretoria; Cacti and Succulent Handbook, 2nd Ed.) and succulent crafter/designer Surface have produced a book that delves into extensive detail about numerous—nearly 200—varieties of succulents and how to care for them. What differentiates this title from some other books on the topic is that it also teaches readers how to craft with succulents. The book includes 18 craft projects, such as wind chimes, bouquets, and even a birdhouse; several of the activities might be too difficult for beginners to complete. The authors demonstrate a wealth of expertise and knowledge, but some readers will find the amount of information to be dense and overwhelming.
VERDICT An inventive guide that combines succulent insight with craft ideas. Best for readers who are familiar with succulents or skilled in creating crafty projects.
Reviewed by Sarah Filiberto , Oct 01, 2023
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