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Discover how to grow cactus and succulent plants successfully, and fall in love with this fascinating family of plants.Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a flagging cactus, or grow new plants from cuttings on your windowsill, to learning about mature plants in their native habitats, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.Understand how to create the best conditions for your cacti and succulents to thrive as indoor plants, in the greenhouse, or even outside. Learn Sarah's recipe for the ideal cactus soil, so you can mix your own and save money. Be inspired by new varieties to grow, and try creative planting projects to take your collection to the next level.Sarah’s engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.

Revered for their beauty, feared for their trickiness, orchids are actually easy to care for with a little know-how.One of the most beautiful and popular houseplants in the world, and with over 28,000 species, orchids represent the second largest family of flowering plants. But despite their popularity, they are often misunderstood. Sold everywhere from garden centres and supermarkets to DIY stores and petrol stations, orchids are loved for their spectacular flowers, but are often discarded after blooming or killed through lack of knowledge. Yet when you know the basics, they are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants.From choosing the right plant, to keeping it in flower, and knowing when to let it go dormant, Orchids is full of easy-to-follow advice and creative ideas to make the most of your plants.Be empowered to confidently care for your orchids without fear of failure.

The desire to cultivate indoor plants is shared by all of us. Houseplants are more than mere decoration: they improve our moods, can be used to treat ailments, and reflect our ever-evolving relationship with nature. Sarah Gerrard-Jones masterfully explores the psychology behind our attraction to houseplants, and the benefits of keeping plants in our homes, from the healing qualities of biophilic design to the philosophy of care.Practical sections provide fundamental advice on looking after plants and nurturing them back to life, and she also advises on buying plants and the perils of mass production, so that we can all acquire and grow houseplants sustainably.

Gardens Illustrated Books of the Year 2022A simple, stylish and complete guide for any houseplant ownerWhether you have just one or many houseplants, this is the book they need you to read. It is a clear and practical toolkit on all aspects of plant care from how to choose a plant to tips for everyday care. Changes in your plant's appearance are often a cry for help and this book will help you understand their needs. Learn how to help your plants not only survive but thrive.Sarah, also known as @theplantrescuer, is a self-taught houseplant obsessive who firmly believes every plant deserves a happy life. Her determination to see beyond the ‘perfect plant’ and to rescue unloved plants makes her the go-to guide.