Sarah Gerrard-Jones: Love Your Orchid- 14th November- 10:30-12:00

This November, the Glasshouse at Rutland Nursery, our dedicated indoor space for houseplants, provides the setting for a special morning with Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, celebrating the launch of her new book, Love Your Orchid.

Orchids are among the world’s most popular houseplants, yet they are often misunderstood. With the right knowledge, however, they are surprisingly easy to care for and encourage to flower again.

Sarah will take the mystery out of orchid care, sharing practical advice on choosing the right orchid, positioning, watering and feeding, keeping it healthy and encouraging it to flower again. She’ll also cover what to do when flowering finishes, how to care for an orchid during its dormant period and how to recognise when it needs attention.

With more than 28,000 species, orchids are a fascinating and diverse plant family. Sarah will share her tips for recognising when an orchid is struggling and how to help it thrive. Whether you’re an experienced grower, have a struggling plant at home or are new to orchids, you’ll leave with useful knowledge and greater confidence in your care.

Sarah Gerrard-Jones is a houseplant expert, writer and award-winning designer, best known as The Plant Rescuer. She won Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2022 for The Plant Clinic and has appeared on ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club and BBC Gardeners’ World. She is also a founder of the Plant Rescue Box, an RHS-backed initiative helping to reduce plant waste.

A practical and inspiring morning for anyone who wants to understand their orchids better and help them thrive.

Photography credit Dorling Kindersley- Jason Ingram