Instructions for and examples of ikebana, Japanese floral arrangements containing special messages.

Fight garden pests and increase your yields the natural way with this tried and true technique! Planting vegetables and flowers together is one of the oldest ways to create a healthy, bountiful garden; but there's more to the method than you might think. Vegetables Love Flowers walks you through the ins and outs of companion planting, from how it works to which plants go together and how to grow the best garden for your climate. Alongside gorgeous garden photography, you'll also learn about: Seed-starting, growing, and harvesting How to make garden flower bouquets, with "recipes" for various arrangements How to attract beneficial creatures to pollinate your garden and prey on its pests Pesticide-free pest-control measures Composting heaps and bins With the right information and some careful planning, you can help your plants thrive—and beautify your garden in the process.

When her steamy erotic novel is nominated for a prestigious award, the pseudonymous Nichole St. Michelle, a.k.a. shy Fran Caputo, must deal with men anxious to seduce her, women anxious to learn Nicki's secrets, and enemies of both sexes trying to knock her book out of the contest.

An illustrated picture book that shares the inspiring story of artist, Carrie Schmitt.

Flower lovers and colorists of all ages will delight in adding dazzling hues to these graceful floral arrangements. Lovely images of irises, chrysanthemums, lilies, sunflowers, and 26 other beautiful blossoms are arranged artfully in attractive vases, ready for the artist's crayon or brush.

Simple Flower Arranging helps you create flower arrangements with style and flair, be it flowers for the home, a gift, or wedding flowers. Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple, from vase arrangements to wedding creations. Owners of destination florist, Bloomsbury Flowers, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks guide you through designs and techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements. Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps and sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms and present them with a professional touch, encouraging you to experiment with hand-tying, wire, papers and ribbons. Organized by flower type, it's easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket, such as roses, lilies and sweetpeas and turn them into amazing arrangements. Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets and arrangements for every occasion, from baby celebrations to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.