Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a flagging cactus, or grow new plants from cuttings on your windowsill, to learning about mature plants in their native habitats, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.Understand how to create the best conditions for your cacti and succulents to thrive as indoor plants, in the greenhouse, or even outside. Learn Sarah's recipe for the ideal cactus soil, so you can mix your own and save money. Be inspired by new varieties to grow, and try creative planting projects to take your collection to the next level....

The story of how Beth Chatto created her gravel garden on 'possibly the driest, and the most windswept, piece of soil in England' has a message of hope for gardeners everywhere. At the outset she promised herself: 'This garden was not to be irrigated in times of drought. Once established the plants must fend for themselves or die.' The results, eloquently described by the author and beautifully portrayed in Steven Wooster’s specially commissioned photographs taken through the seasons, testify to the triumphant outcome of the adventure.