Introduction: How plants can bring you peace: my journey to plant mamahood- the path to peace -- The to-do list: how adding houseplants to your to-do list translates to self-care, not to more work -- Save a little something for yourself: use houseplants to turn borderline burn-out into personal growth. Plus, the best plants to get you started -- Water yourself: houseplant cultivate tips that also cultivate YOU -- Would you date that plant?: the power of reciprocity in human and plant relationships -- and the art of letting go -- A date with yourself: learn how to pause with plants, time spent with your plants is time spent with yourself -- Gratuitous beauty: finding the best houseplants for your space and appreciating the beauty they bring to your daily life -- There is no one-size-fits-all: a twisty journey to a green thumb -- sometimes plants die, try again -- Plant care is self-care (and it's badass!): check in on yourself by checking in on your plants.