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Leaf Your Troubles Behind : How to Destress and Grow Happiness through Plants - Karen Hugg

Leaf Your Troubles Behind

How to Destress and Grow Happiness through Plants

By: Karen Hugg

Paperback | 15 July 2022

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In today's world of technological advancements, political polarization, the responsibilities of life and career, and the unending world of social media chatter, many of us are stressed out, inside all the time, and yearning for peace.

After certified horticulturalist and master pruner Karen Hugg discovered the miraculous effects of peaceful planting on her own life, she wondered whether these powerful benefits were limited to people who had a garden. Can apartment dwellers heal from their stress with either a small or no outdoor area? Is it possible to create a soothing green space indoors with houseplants? And, for those who are either physically unable or uninclined to grow plants, could they benefit as well by mimicking a green space through photos and decor? According to the growing amount of scientific research about the healing effects of nature, the answer is yes.

Leaf Your Troubles Behind shows readers how to discover nature's healing effects to reduce stress and increase happiness. This practical and inspiring book puts forth the concept of "Green Leisure", an original and approachable system for dialing into nature's healing via seven basic destressing strategies. Composed of relatable stories, insightful scientific research, and fun, easy-to-do exercises for beginners and experts alike, this guide to houseplants and their profound impact will be a refreshing oasis in our mostly indoor world of work, school, and home where screens, not nature, dominate our lives.

Through stories, science, and easily replicable exercises, Leaf Your Troubles Behind offers detailed how-to advice on creating your own plant-oriented space to unlock and maintain the power of nature at home.

About the Author

Karen Hugg is a writer and gardener with a passion for plants. She's a certified ornamental horticulturalist and Master Pruner. She has helped hundreds of clients create relaxing, beautiful gardens via her garden design and maintenance company for almost 20 years, and has taught horticulture at the community college level. Now she writes about plants and gardening with published articles in Garden Center Magazine, Garden Rant, Northwest Garden News, and others. She also writes novels about plants and flowers, including The Forgetting Flower, The Dark Petals of Provence, and the forthcoming Harvesting the Sky.

Hugg lives in the Seattle area with her husband, three adopted kids, and dog Olive.
Industry Reviews

NetGalley Review: 4 stars

Last updated on 06 Jun 2022

"This is a green hug of a book from Karen Hugg! It is essentially a guide to de-stressing by spending time among plants. This book follows the trend of how-to guides dedicated to getting back to nature. It offers accessible, low-cost ideas for all types of readers and gardening skill sets. The book is divided into seven strategies based on "leisure." They include: Learning about nature; Experiencing nature; Idly playing with nature; Supporting green life; Uniting with like-minded nature enthusiasts; and Exercising outside. It doesn't include much new information compared to other books on the subject, but it is a cute reminder with practical suggestions to get outside more."--Rachel Hagerty, consumer reviewer


NetGalley Review: 5 stars

Last updated on 10 Jul 2022

"This book really encourages you gently into becoming a Plant Person, even if you previously did not have any interest. There's a ton of helpful activities (full list available on my blog), and it combines Real Sciencey Science with personal experiences and anecdotes. This book is really cozy, honestly, and I think I really recommend it. I'm not sure if I'll be becoming a Plant Person, but I'm going to try out some of these activities and see what happens. Five stars."--Latitude Brown, Latitude's Library


"How often when you're reading a gardening book do you find yourself laughing, smiling, and nodding in agreement, maybe even answering out loud? Karen Hugg's down-to-earth book touched my heart, inspired and informed me about not only gardens, but also my own health and happiness and relationship with nature. Brava!" - Sharon Lovejoy, author of Sunflower Houses, Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots, and Trowel and Error, among many others


"Karen Hugg has written a fine and important guide on how gardening nurtures us as we nurture the Earth, and how to deepen our reciprocity with the rest of the natural world." -- Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle

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