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A Little Book of Flowers
Series: Little Book of Natural Wonders
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Ideal for gardeners, flower lovers, and anyone interested in botanical art or the cultural lore of plants. It makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day, housewarmings, or for collectors of elegant miniature natural history volumes.
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This charming celebration of the peony reads like a very smart love letter to cultivating beauty and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-colour botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).
Delightful... Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers. - The New York Times
Peonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolising prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite—or perhaps because of—their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colours available, and a delicate scent.
This charming little hardcover book includes:
- 60+ full-colour botanical illustrations
- basic botany and history
- everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden
- tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers
- quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers
Like a bouquet of peonies, Peonies is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It's part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.
Series: Little Book of Natural Wonders
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Peonies
This charming celebration of the peony reads like a very smart love letter to cultivating beauty and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-colour botanical illustrations (Seattle Times). Delightful... Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers. - The New York Times Peonies are queens of the...HardbackSold Out
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The New York Times praises the book as a perfect hostess gift, highlighting the charming and retro appeal of the botanical watercolours and the discerning selections made by Weaver. "Each book includes snappy discussions of the origins of the species, cultivation techniques and suggestions for display," they note.
Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine describes the book as a "very smart love letter to cultivating beauty," commending its blend of botany and cultural anecdotes and calling the illustrations charming and evocative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781632173621
Publisher: Blue Star Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 February 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Sasquatch Books
Illustration: 60+ COLOR BOTANICAL ILLOS
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emily Poole
- Illustrated by Emily Poole
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 119.0mm
Height: 179.0mm
Weight: 283g
Pages: 144
About the Author
TARA AUSTEN WEAVER is a freelance writer, editor, and author of The Butcher & The Vegetarian and Orchard House- How a Neglected Garden Taught One Family to Grow. Tara's food blog, Tea & Cookies, established in 2006, was selected as one of the top 50 food sites in the world by both the Times of London and The Independent and has been featured on The Food Network, Saveur, Oprah.com, Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Reddit, and Bonappetit.com. She is a trained Master Gardener, Permaculture Designer, and Master Composter/Soil Builder. Emily Poole is a freelance illustrator, born and raised in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and is currently located in Eugene, Oregon. She has created work for the Teton Raptor Center, World Wildlife Fund Guyana, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Also by Tara Austen Weaver
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