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Green Thumb

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Green Thumb by Craig Miller-Randle is a comprehensive guide designed for plant enthusiasts looking to enhance their gardening skills. The book provides practical advice on choosing the right plants, troubleshooting common issues, and creating lush, thriving indoor and outdoor gardens. With its blend of expert tips and beautiful photography, it aims to inspire gardeners of all levels to cultivate their green spaces more effectively.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in transforming your indoor spaces with vibrant, healthy plants. It offers practical advice for plant care, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to create a lush, green atmosphere at home.

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Green Thumb

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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 information 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.

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:

  • A-Z of indoor plants
  • Soil, pots and repotting
  • Light and location
  • Watering and fertilising
  • Pests and diseases
  • Styling and designing
  • Propagating

Longlisted for the Australian Book Design Awards 2022 Best Designed Illustrated Book

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Green Thumb by Craig Miller-Randle receives praise for its engaging and easy-to-understand guide to indoor gardening. Readers appreciate the author's practical tips and visually appealing imagery, which inspire both novice and experienced gardeners to beautify their homes with houseplants. The book is lauded for its clear instructions, making it an enjoyable resource for plant lovers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760986469

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Plum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 947g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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.

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