{"title":"Summer Rayne Oakes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the inspiring world of Summer Rayne Oakes, an engaging author whose work beautifully intertwines the world of flora with personal well-being and mindful living. Delve into our curated collection of her exceptional books, including the insightful \u003cem\u003eHow to Make a Plant Love You\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful guide that invites you to cultivate a deeper connection with nature through houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Rayne Oakes is not just an author; she is an environmental scientist and a passionate advocate for sustainable living. Her writing effortlessly combines practical advice with heartfelt anecdotes, guiding readers on how to nurture their own green spaces and enhance ecological awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners who are keen to foster a more profound relationship with their indoor plants. You'll find her works filed under the Home \u0026amp; Garden category, filled with innovative tips and nurturing care techniques for your verdant companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Summer Rayne Oakes' collection today and embark on a journey to transform your home into a vibrant oasis while discovering the tranquillity and joy of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-plant-love-you-by-summer-rayne-oakes-9780525540281","title":"How to Make a Plant Love You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Make a Plant Love You\u003c\/em\u003e by Summer Rayne Oakes is a guide for those looking to bring nature indoors. Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, has been profiled by the New York Times as an icon for wellness-minded millennials. She has managed to cultivate 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment, ensuring that all are thriving. Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone deserves to experience the inner peace that comes from taking care of greenery. Beyond the obvious benefits of beauty and cleaner air, nurturing plants offers strong psychological advantages as a path to mindfulness. They help reduce our stress levels, lower blood pressure, and improve our overall outlook, providing a unique opportunity to find joy in caring for another living being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Summer moved to Brooklyn from the Pennsylvania countryside, she realised that bringing nature indoors was essential for her wellbeing. She discovered plants by the side of the road, in forgotten window boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden shops. She found creative ways to shelve, hang, tuck, anchor, secure, and suspend them. To manage her urban oasis, she installed a 150-foot expandable hose connected to her kitchen sink pipes, allowing her to spend about half an hour a day tending to her plants—an activity she describes as a \"moving meditation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guidebook is designed to help cultivate a new relationship with your plant children. Inside, you will learn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePause for the flowers and greenery around you, even those sprouting bravely between cracked pavement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrust that your apartment jungle offers more than just pretty decor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee the world from a plant's perspective, opting for sustainability over modern consumerism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServe your chlorophyllic friends by learning to identify the right species for your home and recreate their natural habitat, ensuring your indoor garden thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming a plant parent also means becoming a better caretaker of ourselves, those around us, and our planet. Let's explore the world of plants and discover how we can cultivate our own green space—in our homes, minds, and hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546936266988,"sku":"9780525540281","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2451563482375.jpg?v=1749856413"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/summer-rayne-oakes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}