Wild at Home by Hilton Carter
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast:
This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is How to Style and Care for Beautiful Plants.
Has your domicile become a tad...tedious?
Do the sterile walls and predictable potted geranium cry out for a dash of the dramatic?
Then, my dears, prepare to be swept away by the enthralling Wild at Home by plant stylist Hilton Carter.
Imagine, if you will, a world where your dwelling transforms into a verdant paradise. Lush ferns unfurl like emerald tapestries, cascading vines snake across the ceiling, and a vibrant tapestry of foliage bursts forth from every corner. This, my friends, is the glorious reality promised by Hilton, our intrepid plant whisperer.
As the owner of over 300 plants, Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one’s home—not just for the beauty they add but also for health benefits. Hilton extols the virtues of these leafy companions – they add a touch of the exotic, purify the air, and elevate your mood. Imagine – a home that is both stylish and salubrious!
Forget the meek and mild specimens gathering dust on the windowsill. Hilton invites you to embrace the untamed beauty of the botanical world. With infectious enthusiasm, he'll guide you through creating your own urban jungle – a symphony of textures, shapes, and colors that would make even Sissinghurst blush with envy.
Here's how Hilton thinks about his plant collection:
"For me, it wasn’t about just having greenery, but having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf fig and sandwich it between birds of paradise and a monstera and…. yes!’
Find inspiration inside Hilton's own leafy haven – a riotous celebration of flora that will set your heart aflutter. Hilton assures us that even the brownest of thumbs can cultivate a thriving indoor oasis.
Hilton shares his many secrets to keep your verdant companions flourishing. From the perfect pot to the art of propagation (fancy talk for multiplying your botanical bounty!), you'll be armed with all the knowledge necessary to transform your home into a breathtaking greenscape.
Wild at Home is also a visual feast. Lavish photographs transport you into Carter's verdant wonderland, igniting your imagination and setting your horticultural spirit ablaze.
So, are you ready to banish beige and embrace the wild?
You can cultivate a sanctuary that reflects your unique personality – a space that is both stylish and brimming with life - just like Hilton Carter.
After all, why settle for the ordinary when you can create an extraordinary indoor jungle that would make even the most seasoned plant collector envious?
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