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The Plant Rescuer: The book your houseplants want you to read

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In this series, we dive deep into the world of indoor plants and gain insights from experts who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in caring for and cultivating houseplants. Although most of her knowledge comes from hands-on experience, she’s also been inspired by wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnston of The Wild Gardener television series, and another star. You’ll understand how to pick up on your plants’ cries for help and remedy the problem before it’s too late. Plants considered unsuitable for sale because of an 'imperfection' are thrown away in their millions.

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We have been conditioned to see nature as a commodity to be exploited: a tree has more value chopped down than it has living; an elephant tusk is more valuable than the elephant itself. I've addressed the basics in the book but also gone into much greater depth for those more experienced growers”. Over the years we have developed a unique set of skillsand built up the kind of tools in our shed that means we can fabricate beautiful work in-house from start to finish. The resurgence in popularity of houseplants is a sign that people want to once again be enchanted by nature and make space for it in their lives. I don’t believe in the notion that people are ‘serial plant killers’, nor do I believe people are born with ‘green fingers’.

The Plant Rescuer Houseplant Chronicles: Sarah Gerrard-Jones, The Plant Rescuer

During lockdown, when enthusiasm for the subject matter reached a peak, at one point she was getting 500 to 1000 new followers daily, and was spending up to four hours per day answering direct messages. There are 'decision tree' diagrams that take typical problems, such as yellowing leaves or mouldy soil, and allow you to work your way through the questions to diagnose what's gone wrong. Although we strive to provide plants within the specified size range, there may be some instances where the plants supplied could be slightly smaller or larger than the size selected. The plants are heavily discounted to reflect their condition, and are non-refundable, but with proper care many will thrive.

She is the founder of the Plant Rescue Box Initiative which aims to tackle waste in the plant industry. I’ve been rescuing unheard and misunderstood plants for years and I’ve poured all I’ve learnt into my book so that you too can recognise the cries for help and save your plants from the compost heap.

How to keep your houseplants alive: A masterclass with Sarah

By placing yourself within the circle of life, in solidarity with plants, you reinvigorate the connection that society works hard to break. My first attempt at saving a plant that had more than cosmetic damage was a young Swiss cheese plant ( Monstera deliciosa). The recent surge of interest in house plants has inevitably resulted in an epidemic of poorly specimens, as newcomers discover that their Medinilla or Monstera is not cut out for life in the dark.The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is delighted to introduce a new scheme to save imperfect houseplants from the compost heap. It was lovely to witness the positive impact plants have on wellbeing and nature’s ability to calm an overstimulated mind. Malvern will be working in collaboration with the RHS – providing the Houseplant Studios area at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The initiative has been created in partnership with Sarah Gerrard-Jones, author of The Plant Rescuer, who won Gold for her houseplant studio ‘The Plant Clinic’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. In the Seed Box, you will get roughly get 4-6 seed packets depending on availability which might have a short expiry date or be out of season.

The Plant Rescuer - Bloomsbury Publishing

After repotting and some minor surgery, it began to unfurl a healthy, bright new leaf and many more have emerged since. Tucked away on the Plateau in Ranelagh Gardens, our practical studio will offer houseplant enthusiasts the perfect space to learn how to better keep houseplants and give visitors the inspiration to bring their homes to life with on-trend, houseplant-filled rooms. The affordable boxes are a brilliant way of reducing wastage and making the industry more sustainable, and the rewards are great – with a little bit of love these houseplants will thrive and bring life to their new homes. My heart would skip a beat, not when I saw the most beautiful plant, but when I came across the one with the bent stem or crispy brown leaves – it was that plant that I swiftly marched to the till.

Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Sarah, "The Plant Rescuer," whose amazing passion for houseplants and unwavering commitment to caring for and loving each plant has earned her widespread recognition.

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