Green Thumb - Paperback

by Craig Miller-Randle (Author)

No one is born with a green thumb ... but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor 'plantspert' Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping indoor plants to thrive. Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40+ years of experience. Whether it's choosing the right pot, propagating, watering or getting rid of pests, Craig has all the info you'll need. There are also photographic step-by-step projects, an A-Z guide to the care of indoor plants and loads of styling inspiration. You may think you're a born plant killer, but with Craig's guidance and techniques, you can grow lush, healthy and envy-worthy specimens to fill your home. Maybe you're at the beginning of your love affair with plants, perhaps you're already a collector of rare species or have a home full of plant pets ... whatever stage you are at, Green Thumb will help you select, care for and propagate plants with ease to grow your own lush indoor jungle. Chapters include: - Why grow indoor plants?- Plant A-Z- Potting, soil and containers- Location and light- Water and fertiliser- Temperature and humidity- Pests, diseases and troubleshooting- Styling- Propagating, totems and training

Author Biography

Craig Miller-Randle is one of Australia's most celebrated, self-confessed house-plant addicts. With a 30+ year career as creative director and owner of design company MRD Home and 10 years in the horticultural industry, Craig is uniquely placed as a stylist, designer and indoor plant expert. To his loyal followers he not only shares his lust-worthy collection, but also how to create, care for and style plant-filled vistas. Craig is the resident indoor plant expert on ABC's Gardening Australia, where he presents 'The Great Indoors' segment. His styling work has been featured in numerous publications, including Inside Out, Real Living, The Age M Magazine, Herald Sun and Real Homes.