Flower Confidential
Title | Flower Confidential PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Stewart |
Publisher | Algonquin Books |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2007-01-01 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9781565124387 |
A behind-the-scenes look at the floriculture industry covers how cut flowers are bred, grown, and sold in the United States, discussing the historical roots of the industry and describing the attitudes of those involved in floriculture.
Flower Confidential
Title | Flower Confidential PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Stewart |
Publisher | Algonquin Books |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2008-03-18 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1565126459 |
Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, and sell flowers that are bigger, brighter, and sturdier than anything nature can provide. There's a scientist intent on developing the first genetically modified blue rose; an eccentric horitcultural legend who created the most popular lily; a breeder of gerberas of every color imaginable; and an Ecuadorean farmer growing exquisite roses, the floral equivalent of a Tiffany diamond. And, at every turn she discovers the startling intersection of nature and technology, of sentiment and commerce.
The 50 Mile Bouquet
Title | The 50 Mile Bouquet PDF eBook |
Author | Debra Prinzing |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780983272649 |
Highlights a movement by dedicated farmers and designers toward natural, chemical-free flowers, and explores how cut flowers are grown, designed, and used.--
The Reason for Flowers
Title | The Reason for Flowers PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Buchmann |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 2015-07-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1476755523 |
An exploration of the roles flowers play in the production of our foods, spices, medicines, and perfumes reveals their origins, myriad shapes, colors, textures and scents, bizarre sex lives, and how humans-- and the natural world-- relate and depend upon them.
Color Me Floral
Title | Color Me Floral PDF eBook |
Author | Kiana Underwood |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 251 |
Release | 2018-03-06 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1452161658 |
Learn the secrets to designing showstopping monochromatic arrangements in this spectacular guide from floral artist Kiana Underwood. Underwood shares her techniques for creating dazzling single-color displays using inspired ingredients, dramatic textures, and vibrant colors. Organized by season, the book includes how-tos for 40 arrangements— including a lush green display for spring, an astonishing black bouquet for summer, a striking magenta design for fall, and an unexpected, oh-so-pretty pink arrangement for winter. Featuring hundreds of eye-catching images and easy-to-follow tips throughout—such as suggestions for substituting flowers and options for both the beginner and advanced designer—this book is as useful as it is gorgeous. The ultimate resource, Color Me Floral has an extraordinary arrangement to enhance every occasion.
The Posy Book: Garden-Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story
Title | The Posy Book: Garden-Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story PDF eBook |
Author | Teresa H. Sabankaya |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2019-05-07 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1682682641 |
“Like a favorite recipe, a posy is meant to be savored and shared. Try it yourself, and … welcome a bit of floral enchantment into your life.” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa Sabankaya’s signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their local florist. In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies, and ideas for seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers craft their own posies filled with personal meaning.
The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
Title | The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener PDF eBook |
Author | Niki Jabbour |
Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2011-12-14 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1603427856 |
Even in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession planting, and how to build inexpensive structures to protect your crops from the elements. No matter where you live, you’ll soon enjoy a thriving vegetable garden year-round.