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The Philosophy of Houseplants
A Potted Overview of Your Indoor Flora
Series: British Library Philosophies
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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,...
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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.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780712355131
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Illustration: black and white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Sarah Gerrard-Jones is a presenter on ITV's Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club and a contributor to BBC Gardeners' World. Her expertise is regularly featured in publications such as BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, The Sunday Times, Gardens Illustrated, and Livingetc. Sarah is the founder of the Plant Rescue Box, an RHS-backed initiative aimed at reducing the number of plants discarded by retailers.
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