Modern Ikebana
Since its origins in the sixth-century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddism and a reverence for nature. Over hundreds of years it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules, that take a lifetime to master. But in recent years the distinctive look of ikebana - with its love of the asymmetric shapes to be found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials - has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers.This book showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists, from Tokyo to New York. The authors Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley - the editors of the award-winning rakesprogress, the UK's leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers - have talked to the most exciting young florists working today about their art and inspiration. It includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art and an illustrated glossary of flowers and plants.Contents: Introduction, Modern Masters, Floral Contemporary, Punkebana, Floral Sculptors, Illustrated Glossary of Flowers and Plants, Bibliography.
Houseplants 101
(Paperback version has over 50 amazing black and white images, for colour images please choose the Hardback and Ebook versions that have them in glorious colour). This is your ultimate guide to growing big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you're an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb.Houseplants bring life into the home, literally. They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don't demand much more than a sunny window and some water. Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. Don't different plants need different amounts of light? How much water is too much? If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101 Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets.Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. In addition, you'll discover: Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!)How to ensure your plants get adequate lightWhy repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plantHigh-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardenersThe best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a caveAnd much, much more! As a bonus, you'll even find a growing guide for edible plants that you can keep inside all year round! Everyone can grow plants, and that's what The Indoor Gardener will prove. If you're ready to pick up a spade and get your hand dirty, click "add to cart" and discover the wonderful world of houseplants!
Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias
A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system An A-Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion EXPERT AUTHOR: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. The follow-up Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers is a New York Times bestseller. LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, Discovering Dahlias is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers. BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: A beautiful present for Mother's Day and a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and gardeners, this colorful, flower-forward package pairs perfectly with a bouquet of flowers, seeds, or a vase. Perfect for: Fans of gardening, flower arranging, and decorating Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden and Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers books, as well as Floret Farm's Garden Journal, 100 Postcards, Garden Dahlia Notes, and Sweet Pea Notes stationery and gifts Readers of Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, The Flower School, Square Foot Gardening, and Flower Color Guide
Popular Hardy Perennials - Their Cultivation in Beds, Borders, the Wild and Woodland Garden and by the Waterside
"Popular Hardy Perennials" is a vintage guide to gardening, focusing on planting and maintaining long-lasting and temperature-resistant plants and shrubs. It deals with a large range of different varieties, providing descriptions, instruction, and other notable information for each treated. Clearly written and full of invaluable tips, this volume will be of utility to anyone with a practical interest in gardening. Contents include: "Acaena Novae Zealandiae", "Achillea Aegyptica", "Achillea Millefolium", "Achillea Ptarmica", "Aconitum Autumnale", "Allium Moly", "Allium Neapolitanum", "Alyssum Sexatile", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Sempervirens", "Andromeda Tetragona", "Anemone Alpina", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Easily-Grown Hardy Perennials - Being a Description, with Notes on Habit and Uses, and Directions for Culture and Propagation, of Scotland Perennial and some Biennial Outdoor Plants, Bulbs, and Tubers
"Easily-Grown Hardy Perennials " is a vintage guide to gardening, focusing on planting and maintaining long-lasting and temperature-resistant plants and shrubs. It deals with a large range of different varieties, providing descriptions, instruction, and other notable information for each treated. Clearly written and full of invaluable tips, this volume will be of utility to anyone with a practical interest in gardening. Contents include: "Acaena Novae Zealandiae", "Achillea Aegyptica", "Achillea Millefolium", "Achillea Ptarmica", "Aconitum Autumnale", "Allium Moly", "Allium Neapolitanum", "Alyssum Sexatile", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Sempervirens", "Andromeda Tetragona", "Anemone Alpina", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals
First published in 1849, "The Ladies Flower-Garden Of Ornamental Annuals" is a charming guide to a variety of plants that can be found in typical gardens. It offers detailed descriptions of each plant treated, as well as tips on planting propagating, maintaining, etc. This classic guide is highly rerecorded for green-fingered enthusiasts and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage gardening literature. Contents include: "The Flos Adonis", "The Larkspur", "Love in a Mist", "The Garidella", "The Platystemon", "The Poppy", "The Prickly Poppy", "The Horned Poppy", "The Purple Horned Poppy", "The Platystigma", "The Eachscholtzis, or California Poppy", "The Minnemania", "Fumarieae", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Practice of Horticulture - Containing Information on Garden Types, Soil, Planning, Planting and Many Other Aspects of Horticulture
"The Practice of Horticulture" is a vintage book on gardening and related subjects, including different types of garden, planning, soil, equipment, planting, and much more. This detailed handbook contains everything a gardener needs to know, making it a must-have for green-fingered enthusiasts and collectors of vintage gardening literature. Contents include: "The Garden of Eden", "The Gardens of Hesperides", "The Gardens of Alcinous and Laertes", "The Gardens of Cyrus", "Gardens of the East Generally", "Grecian Gardens", "Vegetable Gardens", "Roman Gardens", "Preliminary Observations", "Nonesuch", "Progress of Gardening in England", "The Royal Gardens at Windsor", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Southeast Native Plant Primer
Bring your garden to life--and life to your garden Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Southeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment--from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross make adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It's everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Instructions In Gardening For Ladies
First published in 1840, this vintage book contains a classic guide to gardening, originally designed especially for women. This easy-to-digest guide is full of simple instructions and expert tips that will be of considerable utility to novice gardeners and those looking to get into this wonderful pastime. Contents include: "Introduction", "Stirring the Soil". "Manuring the Soil, and Making Hotbeds", "Sowing Seeds", "Planting Bulbs and Tubers", "Transplanting and Watering", "Modes of Propagation by Division", "Taking off Suckers", "Making Layers and Cuttings", "Budding", "Grafting", "Inarching", "Pruning", "Training", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Bulb Garden - Or How to Cultivate Bulbous and Tuberous-Rooted Flowering Plants to Perfection - A Manual Adapted for Both the Professional and Amat
"The Bulb Garden" is a classic guide to gardening focusing on cultivating various plants and flowers from bulbs. Containing simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips, this profusely-illustrated handbook is ideal for green-fingered novices and those with little experience with bulbous plants. Contents include: "Plans for Laying Out Bulb Gardens", "The Tulip", "Situation of the Bed", "Planting", "Subsequent Treatment", "Shading the Flowers", "How to Produce Fine Flowers", "Taking the Tulips Up", "Raising New Varieties", "Sowing the Seed", "The Ranunculus", "Situation of the Bed", "The Soil, and Preparation of the Bed", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Gardening at a Glance being Practical Directions to the Amateur for every Month in the Year in the Flower, Fruit and Kitchen Gardens - With full Description of all Gardening Operations, Terms, and Too
"Gardening at a Glance" is a vintage guide to gardening aimed at beginners with an interest in growing flowers, fruit, and vegetables in their home garden. It offers the readers an introduction to the subject by first looking at required tools, preparation of the soil, selecting seeds, and so on. With helpful illustrations and expert tips, "Gardening at a Glance" is ideal for amateur gardeners. Contents include "Monthly Calendar of Garden Operation, from January to December", "Digging", "Trenching", "Hoeing", "Raking", "Ridging", "Dunging and Dressing the Ground", "Mulching", "Sowing", "Chopping", "Drilling", "Pricking Out", "Thinning Out", "Transplanting", "Earthing Up", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Floriculture - A Book of Reference for Amateur and Professional Gardeners with Practical Suggestions on the Cultivation of Flowers Generally and Concise Hints on Window Gardening
First published in 1879, "Floriculture" is a comprehensive guide to planting, propagating and caring for the finest garden flowers. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this timeless guide contains all the information a gardener needs to know and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Also included is a year-long calendar of tasks to keep your garden on track and looking beautiful. Contents include: "Phlox Perennial", "Picotee", "Pink", "Plumbago Capensis", "Polyanthus", "Primula Sinesis", "Primrose", "Ranunculus", "Rhododendron", "Rose", "Salvia", "Scarlet Geranium", "Sedum", "Snowdrop", "Soils", "Soils and Potting", "Stocks", "Suitable Plants", "Sweat Pea", "Syringing", "Tools and their Uses", "Tulips", "Violet", Zinnia", "Washing Plants", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Practical Floriculture - A Guide to the Successful Cultivation of Florists' Plants for the Amateur and Professional Florist
"Practical Floriculture" is a comprehensive guide to growing florists plants, with step-by-step instructions, useful information, expert tips, and more. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this timeless guide contains all the information a florist may need to know about their chosen vocation. Contents include: "How to Become a Florist", "The Prices of Nursery Soil and Greenhouse Products Abroad and at Home", "The Profits of Floriculture", "Aspect and Soil", "The Preparation for New, and the Renovation of Old, Lawns", "Laying Out the Flower Garden", "Designs for Ornamental Grounds and Flower Gardens", "Planting of Flower Beds", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
How to Enjoy Flowers - The New Flora Historica
"How to Enjoy Garden Flowers" is a vintage guide to the flowers that can be found in an English garden, exploring their history, popularity, identification, culture, and maintenance. Interwoven with interesting information, beautiful descriptions and even poetry, this guide constitutes a must-have green-fingered gardeners. Contents include: "The Herald Flowers", "Tulipomania", "Nosegays", "Old-Fashioned Favourites", "A Flower of To-Morrow", "The Historic Iris", "Jove's Flower", "The Rose's Rival", "Naiad of the Stream", "Flowers of Night", "Window Flower", "Autumn's Glories", "The Last Flower", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Hydrangeas for American Gardens
Cultivate Hydrangeas to Add Elegance and Serenity to Your GardenOriginating in East Asia and then spreading to Europe, most gardening books in English on the hydrangea were written with Europe's climate in mind. Yet over the years, the hydrangea has become a beloved classic in American gardens-and, given its unique qualities, with good reason: flowering shrub enthusiasts love the iconic beauty and variety of their long-lasting blooms, as well as their ability to thrive in a wide range of environments. Nationally-recognized horticultural scholar, expert, and writer Michael A. Dirr has written the definitive guide to cultivating hydrangea, providing guidance for gardeners with a variety of experience.Author of over 300 articles popular and scientific articles, and seven books on trees, shrubs, and plants of woody landscapes, Dirr offers practical "hands-in-the soil" advice based on years of experience and research.Using this book you can learn how to: Plant, prune, and care for a wide variety of hydrangeaGuard against pests and diseasePropagate and breed.Placing the right hydrangeas in the appropriate setting will create beauty around your home, and the process of doing so will enhance your appreciation of space and tranquility.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635618711).
The Land Gardeners
When Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld established their firm Land Gardeners, which specializes in cut flowers, they revived the tradition of working with the land to produce abundant, seasonal flowers for use in decoration, design, and events. Yet, as beautiful and idyllic as their designs are, soil health and productivity are their main concerns. Beginning with their philosophy and origins as gardeners, The Land Gardeners provides vital information on everything you need to create your own cut-flower garden, from necessary tools and how to support health to what plants flourish in which seasons and advice on gathering, preparing, and arranging your blooms. In this gorgeous volume, the authors provide a plan for growing flowers in all four seasons.As beautiful as it is informative, this book explores the joy of gathering cut flowers and the importance of surrounding ourselves with healthy, vital gardens.
Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them
Small Gardens And How to Make the Most of Them is a timeless gardening classic that contains a bouquet of hints and tips for both gardening beginners and experienced horticulturists.First published in 1901, the book has lost none of its freshness and is brimming with forgotten gardening ideas - and vintage methods you thought were modern inventions!Garden lovers everywhere will enjoy Violet Biddle's whimsical wisdom about caring for plants and soil, plant propagation, proper watering, weeding without backaches, lawns and paths, small greenhouses, the duty of making experiments, trees for small gardens, flowers, vegetables and fruit, and much, much more.
Funky Little Flower Farm
From a hidden corner of the South, Jenks Farmer's poetic memoir and garden guide stands out among plant books for its personal stories about life, death, and the power of plants to connect us all.Just some of the treasures you'll find in Funky Little Flower Farm: Organic gardening tipsMonth to month gardening calendarTraveling storiesRare plants of the deep southNostalgia of moving away and coming back homeRevitalizing a decaying family farmStories of meeting people and personal growthMemories of romance and falling in loveThis month by month garden guide includes the story of transforming a decaying family farm into a thriving modern specialty farm. Step among the lilies in the rich soils, verdant growth and intoxicating perfume- Jenks will be your guide in the garden. Perfect for new gardeners and those that have been around a while, Jenks' stories are sure to inspire readers to get out and exercise their green thumb!
Just Add Water
Perfect for budding designers and newcomers to flowers, this book demystifies the art of floral arrangements with 10 simple techniques plus over 20 stunning bouquet ideas, all presented in lush photographs with clear step-by-step instructions. Filled with useful tips and easy-to-follow tutorials, Just Add Water reveals the secret to transforming beautiful blooms and greens into gorgeous designs for everyday enjoyment-and with just a few materials. With creative spirit and a friendly voice, author Cynthia Gaylin Bigony shows you how to use what you have on hand already and then elevate it. Learn to combine different colors, textures, and sizes of flowers into a design, repurpose everyday containers into unexpected ways, use rubber bands and tape to invisible but noticeable effect, lengthen the life span of wilting flowers, and much more. Once you discover how amazingly simple and easy it can be, you too can create uniquely styled designs with this beautiful nature-inspired guide.
Wildflowers of the Tour du Mont Blanc
As one of the most famous long-distance hikes in the world, the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) delivers the goods when it comes to fabulous scenery: massive mountains, impressive glaciers, endless vistas of valleys and the bucolic clanging of bells from bovines grazing in high meadow pastures.But an overlooked bonus of hiking the 105-mile TMB through France, Italy and Switzerland is a palette of colors that treats trekkers to a smorgasbord of wildflowers whose histories are as interesting as the flowers themselves are beautiful..This book identifies over 70 varieties of flowers found by the author on the Tour du Mont Blanc. Accompanied by pictures, scientific names, locations and botanical histories, it also contains a plethora of folklore and fun facts that will keep hikers and armchair wildflower aficionados turning each page to see what delightful flora can be found on the trail!
Successful Southern Gardening
In this practical, how-to book on the problems and possibilities of gardening in the tricky environments officially known as zones 7 and 8, Ladendorf draws on her own experience, interviews and research for her weekly newspaper column, and visits to hundreds of public and private gardens. Although this book will be particularly helpful to novice gardeners and newcomers to the area, it also offers a vast amount of current information for the seasoned gardener.
Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style
From renowned gardener, floral designer, photographer, writer, and teacher Christin Geall--a richly informative work on the principles of floral style that brilliantly and delightfully elevates floral design to fine art. Christin Geall is known and loved as the owner of the floral studio Cultivated by Christin and as the talent behind Instagram's @cultivatedbychristin. Through all her work, she emboldens designers, gardeners, and entrepreneurs to think differently and deeply about their work with flowers and floral design. Cultivated is a flower and gardening book like no other; it is comprised of a series of short, sometimes personal, essays paired with images. Geall draws upon the fine arts and historical sources, including explorations of Baroque music, the paintings of the Impressionists, and the work of floral innovators like Gertrude Jekyll and Constance Spry. The breathtaking photographs of her own lush designs illustrate techniques for creating brilliant arrangements that spark the imagination. This information-rich coffee table book is a complete master class in floral arranging. It covers all aspects of floral design, including choosing flowers and plants to grow and arrange, selecting tools and vessels, balancing color and form, and even photographing and selling arrangements. Cultivated offers universal lessons for all levels of practitioners, budgets, and materials, and makes an outstanding gift for anyone with a passion for flowers.
Indoor Gardening
Discover creative ways to grow succulent fruits and edible veggies and transform your home from a bland, urban arrangement to a lush green, year-round vegetable garden with the definitive guide to indoor gardeningDo you want a little more greenery in your home, but are worried you don't have ample backyard space in your apartment right in the middle of the city? Are you looking for a way to get into gardening and grow your own plants, but want to avoid the backbreaking labor of traditional gardening?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're going to find this book very useful.In this guide, Tom Gordon shows you all the tools, techniques and strategies you need to turn your home into a veritable garden. You're going to learn how to make the most of your space, from balconies and window sills to countertops, to grow your own fruits and vegetables that adorn your home beautifully and taste really good.Here's a preview of what you're going to learn when you decide to purchase your copy of Indoor Gardening All you need to know about the art and practice of indoor gardening to help you get startedHow to work with the space available in your home and pick the right spots for your lush indoor gardenA crash guide to plant lighting for optimal growth, from positioning your plants to receive maximum sunshine to artificial lightingEverything you need to know about temperature and humidity control for your indoor plantsHow to choose the perfect containers or pots for the plant you want in your garden, depending on your gardening needsSteps to help you choose the perfect gardening soil for your first or next indoor garden projectHow to make your own excellent homemade gardening soil if you're up for the challengeStep-by-step instructions to help you grow your own delicious fruits and veggies...and much, much more!Whether it's your very first rodeo with gardening, or you're a green thumb looking to venture into indoor gardening, then the information contained in this guide has all you need to become an indoor gardening virtuoso and build a garden your visitors will be amazed by.Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to get started today!
A Picture Dictionary of Flowers
This antiquarian book, "A Picture Dictionary of Flowers" by H. K. Thomas, contains a delightfully illustrated and exhaustive catalogue of flowers and plants. With fantastic illustrations and a full list of names, this volume would make for a worthy addition to any collection. It is highly recommended for flower-lovers and students of botany. Many vintage texts such as this - particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before - are increasingly hard to come by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangemenfor Every Season
National Bestseller--New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Washington Post Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion from world-renowned flower farmer Erin Benzakein. Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this companion volume to the bestselling Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden is an invitation to live a flower-filled life. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from the bestselling author and floral designer, this is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers and home d矇cor books. EXPERT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BOOK: Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers--including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. With simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques, it features an A - Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties. FLOWER DESIGN FOR ALL OCCASIONS: In this definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement, Benzakein shares more than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets. A YEAR FULL OF FLOWERS: Flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, home decor aficionados, and those passionate about the local floral movement will love this book. Perfect for: Fans of flower arranging, gardening, and floral design Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden and Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias books, as well as Floret Farm's Garden Journal, 100 Postcards, Garden Dahlia Notes, and Sweet Pea Notes stationery and gifts Those who love Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, The Flower School, The Flower Recipe Book, and Flower Color Guide
Propagation Of Plants - A Complete Guide For Professional And Amateur Growers Of Plants By Seeds, Layers, Grafting And Budding, With Chapters On Nursery And Greenhouse Management
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to propagating plants, specially designed for the novice or home gardener. With clear instructions and helpful diagrams, this book walks the budding gardener through every step from preparation and planning to cutting, layering, dividing, seeding, and beyond. This classic guide is highly recommended for those looking for an accessible introduction to the world gardening, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Cutting, Layers, Division, and Seed", "Fungus of the Cutting Bench", "Propagation of Roses by Cuttings", "Propagating Roses in the Southern States", "Propagation by Layering", "Propagation by Layering in Pots", "Propagation by Layering in the Air", "Propagation by Division", "Propagation by Seeds", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Plant Families - How To Know Them
"Plant Families - How To Know Them" is a 1948 guide to identifying plants by H. E. Jaques. It aims to teach the reader how to readily attribute any and every plant they see to its proper family, as well as to provide them with a general understanding of the characteristics of said family of trees. This accessible and profusely-illustrated guide will appeal to nature lovers and is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in gardening. Contents include: "Some Plant Facts", "A List of Reference Books", "How to Use the Keys", "Pictured-Keys for Identification of the Families of Plants", "Algae", "Lichens", "Mosses and Liverworts", "Ferns", "Flowering Plants", "A List of the Families of Plants in Their Logical Order", and "Index and Illustrated Glossary". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Preserving Our Roots
For over four decades, John Coykendall's passion has been preserving the farm heritage of a small community in rural southeastern Louisiana. A Tennessee native and longtime master gardener at Blackberry Farm, Coykendall has become a celebrity in a growing movement that places a premium on farm-to-table cuisine with locally sourced, organic, and heirloom foods and flavors. While his work takes him around the world searching for seeds and the cultural knowledge of how to grow them, what inspires him most is his annual pilgrimage to Louisiana. Drawn to the Washington Parish area as a college student, Coykendall forged long-lasting friendships with local farmers and gardeners. Over the decades, he has recorded oral histories, recipes, tall tales, agricultural knowledge, and wisdom from generations past in more than eighty illustrated and handwritten journals. At the same time, he has unearthed and safeguarded rare varieties of food crops once grown in the area, then handed them back to the community. In Preserving Our Roots: My Journey to Save Seeds and Stories, Coykendall shares a wealth of materials collected in his journals, ensuring they are passed on to future generations. Organized by season, the book offers a narrative chronicle of Coykendall's visits to Washington Parish since 1973. He highlights staple crops, agricultural practices, and favorite recipes from the families and friends who have hosted him. Accompanied by a rich selection of drawings, journal pages, and photographs--along with over forty recipes--Preserving Our Roots chronicles Coykendall's passion for recording foods and narratives that capture the rhythms of daily life on farms, in kitchens, and across generations.
The Gift of Flowers
The Gift of Flowers is a beautiful guide to the many ways to use flowers as unique and special gifts. With brief descriptions of their natural healing qualities, discover the secret language of flowers and learn the symbols and intuitive messages behind each one, such as tulips for love and bluebells for constancy. There are lists of matching flowers for birthdays, zodiac signs, days of the week and anniversaries to make the most of your daily plant life. Discover how to communicate through the language of plants and their flowers to stimulate your own healing, creative expression and passion for life. Over 50 creative inspirations including: floral infusions of vinegars, teas, liqueurs and cordials botanical skin care and special fragrances bouquets and dried flower arrangements pot pourri and pressed flower art The Gift of Flowers is a magic garden of wisdom and change sure to inspire gardeners, cooks and flower lovers everywhere.
The Bouquets of Chenonceau
The impressive Ch璽teau de Chenonceau is the jewel of the French Loire Valley. The fairytale type castle has had a particularly rich history and has always been inhabited and curated by intelligent, strong-willed women such as Catherine Bri癟onnet, Diane de Potiers, Catherine de Medici and Louise de Lorraine - hence its nickname 'Ladies' Castle'. Through the ages the spaces have been imprinted with the souls of those who built, inhabited and loved the castle. Every part of Chenonceau's interior and exterior - not in the least the castle's impressive gardens - exudes peace, harmony and elegance. Since 2015 Jean-Francois Boucher has been appointed floral scenographer of the estate. Together with his small team he creates new floral compositions for the castle's rooms every week. These 'staged' flowers emphasize the history of the estate just like any other piece of art or furniture does. Their designs blend in perfectly with the interiors and are in beautiful harmony with the room's color codes, perfumes and functions. Sometimes they even wink at poetry, art or the historical events that took place in these spaces. The Bouquets of Chenonceau is a magnificent coffee table book that will please both lovers of history and fans of floral design. Text in English and French.
Color Schemes for Flower Arrangement
A first-of-its-kind book dedicated to color combinations in floral design. Floral Color Palette: Color Combinations for Flower Arrangements presents color combination ideas together with flowers in corresponding colors. The color schemes are based in four primary tones: Pastel, Vivid, Smokey and Dark. In addition to introductory pages highlighting fundamental color theory, each scheme is accompanied with beautiful full-color photographs. Floral design beginners and flower lovers of all kinds will enjoy pouring through the pages.
Home Grown Gardening Guide to Best Perennials for Sun and Shade
A quick-reference guide to planting perennials for gardeners with little experience and time Choosing perennials for a garden can be a daunting task, considering that there are thousands of choices. Yarrow? Columbine? Aster? To make the selection easier, this guide profiles the easiest-to-grow and best-performing perennials for both sunny and shady locations. Each plant is shown in a beautiful color photo for easy identification. The photo is accompanied by information on where and how to grow the featured plant, along with horticultural tips to assist in making the perennial-gardening adventure an enjoyable endeavor. From controlling pesky bugs and deadheading to staking tall plants and taking root cuttings, everything a beginning gardener or new homeowner needs to start a garden is here. This colorful, photo-filled book takes the guesswork out of gardening. No trial and error--get it right the first time!
Wedding Flowers
This book is for everyone who loves flowers and wants to take on a wedding for themselves, a family member or a friend. I like to think I have explained the techniques and skills that will be needed using language that is easy to understand, equipment that is easy to source and flowers that, on the whole, won't cost a fortune. Many of the designs, particularly in section one - Flowers for the Venue - can be arranged for other special occasions such as anniversaries. I have used a star system for each step-by-step design. With regard to the skills required, one star means that the design is straightforward, two that it's a little more difficult and three that you will really have to concentrate. As for the mechanics, the stars refer to how easy it is to find the equipment to recreate a similar display. I have tried to keep the components as simple as possible, but remember - with the internet, most things are readily available these days. The images in the book have been created by me and my team at the Flower School, together with my teachers, former students and friends in the business. Many of my students have returned to their homes in different parts of the world and gone on to create bridal work second to none. Arranging flowers for a wedding is bound to be stressful, because they have to be perfect, but when the day is over the feeling of achievement and fulfilment is incredible and you will be all set for the next one. Be sure to take photographs so you can remind yourself just how well you have done. Judith Blacklock
Mac Perry’s Florida Lawn and Garden Care, Fifth Edition
This 'little green book' is clear, concise, well-organized and comprehensive. Mac Perry, a former horticultural agent, covers it all - how to design an attractive landscape, how to have a lush, green lawn, how to keep pests and weeds at bay, how to care for fruit and shade trees, improve your soil, fertilize your plants, and much more. One excellent feature of this book is its many lists: 'Seven Native Shade Trees', 'Fifteen Disease Symptoms', 'Ten Common Lawn Insects', 'Eight Popular Berry Fruits', etc. Simply written and easy to understand, this book is jam packed with useful advice and information! Line illustrations and b&w photos throughout.
The Effortless Floral Craftsman
Design with flowers in your own authentic, effortless style. In this picture filled guide you will find everything you need to know about crafting with natural design elements, developing your own effortless style of designing and creating meaningful and remarkable floral designs. Part how to and part why to, The Effortless Floral Craftsman systematically builds floral artistry as page after page reveals the expert design secrets and creative processes behind Christine de Beer's innovative, award winning floral designs. With 140 creative design examples and well over 300 step-by-step how to's, hints and core techniques- (that's just over 1000 full colour pictures throughout the book!) The Effortless Floral Craftsman is an allround creativity kickstarter for flower design enthusiast, regardless of their skill level, who believes in making an effort to create great work, not just "good enough" work, but their own brand of great.
Adventurous Gardener PB
Lloyd inspires gardeners to be adventurous and offers ways to make new and exciting such familiar chores as weeding, taking cuttings, reseeding, and pruning.
Adventures with Hardy Bulbs, First Edition
Introductory and advanced techniques for gardening with bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers.
The Gardener’s Guide to Bulbs
This glorious book shows how bulbs transform your garden, not just spring but every season.
The Secrets of the Miniature Rose
The Secrets of the Miniature Rose is one of the first books devoted exclusively to miniature roses. This reprinted and updated edition, which includes more than 75 color photographs of all colors and varieties, is a complete planting guide for these lovely and popular household and garden adornments. Written with the authority of the author's renowned expertise and spiced with her light humor, this book provides a comprehensive plan for planting, arranging, and caring for these increasingly popular roses-from scarlet gems to pink petticoats. Whether you plant in containers or in the ground, this book will prove an invaluable resource for handling roses before final planting, preparing the soil, controlling insects and diseases, trimming and pruning, and watering. Informative, enlightening, and entertaining, The Secrets of the Miniature Rose is the only book miniature rose enthusiasts will need to successfully grow these delightful plants.
Dahlias
Fall blooms for an explosion of color in the garden. The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author's commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins and imparts practical, hands-on knowledge for growing and overwintering these tropical plants in wintry climes. Including classics like Caf矇 au Lait and lesser-known varieties like Voodoo and Honka, readers will discover a stunning range of specimens from tiny pompoms to heavy-headed dinner plates, to those that resemble daisies, sea anemones, and even fireworks!
Images and Reviews of Japanese Gardens in California
In Evert Tigner's Images and Reviews of Japanese Gardens in California, he lists and introduces many beautiful Japanese gardens in California. The Japanese gardens in the area of Kyoto, Japan, sparked his lifelong interest in this unique field of study. Tigner discovered Japanese gardens in Japan when he was in the military. Living in California, he discovered many there as well. From his vast knowledge of these gardens, he is able to depict their location, history and their design including the distinctive elements that were used in their creation. About the Author Evert Tigner's life began in Oklahoma where he enjoyed his school days. He attended South Eastern Oklahoma University and graduated with a bachelor's degree. After graduation, Tigner served in the military in Japan. When his military service ended, he went to southern California and taught English, while also earning his master's degree from Pepperdine University. After Tigner's education career, he established an art gallery in Palm Springs. Tigner's hobbies include reading, collecting, writing and traveling. He has also written and published two novels.
Orchid Basics
Elegant and exotic, the allure of orchids is undeniable and this practical guide will ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can grow them with confidence. With expert advice, clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, father and daughter team Brian and Sara Rittershausen explain all the techniques you will need to ensure that your orchids flourish every time. There are hints and tips on watering, feeding and the optimum lighting and temperature conditions in which to grow your plants in addition to advice on propagation, hybridization and caring for orchids in pots. Also included is an extensive directory of all the specialized and popular orchid groups.
A Step-by-step Guide to a Florida Native Yard
More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where to begin? This illustrated guide helps readers get started creating new outdoor spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful. Taking the common 1/3-acre lot as an example, Ginny Stibolt and Marjorie Shropshire provide a sample layout for a basic native plant landscape. They use a grid system that allows gardeners to work on their yards in small sections instead of trying to revamp the entire landscape at once. And they break down the process into individual steps, making it manageable even for beginners. The first step is assessing your property and choosing which plants to keep and which to remove. Next, the book discusses how to handle rainwater, introduce trees, install a butterfly garden, use native plants as screening, make an outdoor "room" for entertaining, build wild areas into the landscape, and plan a smart maintenance program that relies on certain plants to keep boundaries neat and incorporates natural weed control. By following these methods, anyone can convert all or part of their yard into a more natural area without using pesticides or artificial fertilizers, which will save money and help support wildlife. Complete with detailed diagrams and lists of suggested plants for each step, this guide will help readers set up an environmentally-friendly habitat and give them the time and peace of mind to enjoy it.
Martha's Flowers
The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing healthy, beautiful blooms, every year. The indispensable lessons she learned then--and those she has since picked up from master gardeners--form the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. For the first time, she compiles the wisdom of a lifetime spent gardening into a practical yet inspired book. Learn how and when to plant, nurture, and at the perfect time, cut from your garden. With lush blooms in hand, discover how to build stunning arrangements. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of displays in Martha's home, bursting with ideas, and covering every step from seed to vase, Martha's Flowers is a must-have handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Happy Day
This book offers a fresh take on the Victorian notion of expressing oneself with the symbolic language of flowers. Happy Day features bright, cheery flowers with uplifting sentiments. Each spread features a flower that "flips up" from the page, a brief description of the flower's meaning, and its special message for the recipient. When all of the blossoms are popped up, the book can be displayed on a desk just like a vase of flowers.
The Budget-wise Gardener
A savvy garden pro shares little-known money-saving secrets and tricks of the garden center trade that consumers need to know to get good deals.This book proves that you don't need mega bucks to have a beautiful garden. The secret is having savvy garden pro Kerry Mendez by your side. In The Budget-Wise Gardener, Mendez gives the inside scoop on nailing the best deals and having it all: selecting plants that give you the most bang for your buck, timing your purchases to take advantage of deep discounts and giveaways, finding treasures at plant, bulb and seed swaps - and much more. Her chapters take you from "How to Score Great Plants for Less...or for Free!" and "Design Secrets that Save Money" to "Regal Containers on a Dollar-Store Budget." With luscious color photos on nearly every page, this is an essential guide to creating the garden of your dreams without breaking the bank.
The Northwest Garden Manifesto
A primer for growing a beautiful, healthy, wildlife-friendly, and sustainable garden Science-based advice from the author's three decades of experience with his four-acre garden Lays out earth-healthy principles and explains how to work towards them Gardens are extensions of our homes, places in which we get outside to relax, entertain, and get some physical exercise. But our gardens are also extensions of the natural world. Through our gardens, as well as other neighborhood greenspaces, we can help counter some of the woes faced by larger environments: rampant development, loss of plant and animal habitat, spread of invasive species, exploitation of natural resources, air and water pollution, and the impacts of global warming. Yes, even small urban backyard landscapes can combat such man-made strains on our local environment--and it's easy to do! In his new book, The Northwest Garden Manifesto, scientist and gardener John J. Albers provides a comprehensive guide to encourage and enable homeowners to consider the local ecosystem in their own gardens, and in their larger communities. The ideas and concepts in this book reflect the most up-to-date thinking on urban ecology and how to best make our yards reflect the natural world around us. The key to Albers's approach is for gardeners to first assess the current state of their property and then focus on the following key principles: 1. Protect, conserve, and create healthy soil 2. Maintain healthy plants and create a sustainable landscape 3. Conserve water and other natural resources 4. Protect water and air quality 5. Protect and enhance wildlife habitat 6. Conserve energy 7. Use sustainable methods and materials Through clear explanation, practical examples, and full-color photos, Albers shows how to evaluate any yard in terms of these principles and then challenges the reader to improve each element, one step at a time. From creating better soil to starting a compost pile, attracting pollinators to adding more native plants, or creating a simple circulating water feature to building a fence from recycled wood--gardeners will ultimately turn their backyards into beautiful, healthy, and happy habitat for all.
