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For anyone that follows me on Instagram, you will have noticed that I have been a little preoccupied with arranging succulents of late. It all began when I visited the new Ace Hotel in Shoreditch and spotted beautiful arrangements of cacti and succulents of all varieties potted in single vessels creating sculptural displays [see first image].
After a bit of research I discovered how simple it was to make these arrangements at home – just find a beautiful vessel and fill with tiny succulents in varying heights – easy! I also became obsessed with the ease of potting succulents in any type of receptacle. The brass plant stands above are from Ferm Living’s new 2014 collection, the hanging glass bubble from West Elm bought a few years ago in NY, and the other two earthenware vessels by a very talented acquaintance.
So given my new penchant for indoor gardening, I was really excited to discover the founder of online store The Balcony Gardener, Isabelle Palmer’s new book The House Gardener. Isabelle’s books always seem to carry a nice symmetry with my own green fingered experiments – her last one published in summer 2013 The Balcony Gardener tied in perfectly with me tackling my own balcony garden which I am proud to say is ticking along nicely. So this year given my move into house plants I was itching to get a hold of her newest tome.
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Filled with innovative ways to display your houseplants the book really taps into all the great indoor gardening trends, from air plants to indoor water gardens, terrariums and table centrepieces.
Stunningly styled images are all tied together with Palmer’s easy to put into practice instructions with comprehensive chapters for choosing and positioning containers, planting techniques and plant care. I already love this book, only having received and devoured it yesterday – and just know that it’s going to be a well-loved and well-thumbed modern classic on my bookshelf.
The House Gardener is published by CICO at £25 and is available at all good bookshops.
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