Download or read book Harvesting Preserving Arranging Dried Flowers written by Cathy Miller and published by Artisans-Voyageurs. This book was released on 1997-01-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to grow, cut, preserve, and store flowers while illustrating the creation of over fifty dried arrangements using flowers, fruits, grasses, seasonal ornaments, and found objects.
Download or read book Hydrangeas written by Toni Lawson-Hall and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated with over 130 color photographs, this new, revised edition of the classic text on hydrangeas shows the enormous possibilities offered by the plants, describing 20 new cultivars not in the original edition. The first section provides information on natural history, cultivation, and propagation; the second section describes 100 cultivars, including salient characteristics and even leaf and sepal outlines. The information is highly readable, yet full enough to be used as a guide to identification. It's easy to see why the book is a classic, and no hydrangea enthusiast will want to be without this new, expanded edition.
Download or read book Old House Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-07 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
Download or read book Success with Hydrangeas written by Lorraine Ballato and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a garden includes hydrangeas you can count on months of consistent carefree color. This book gives tips for knowledgable and novice gardeners alike on how to grow this favorite garden shrub, including: -When and how to fertilize-When to transplant-How to propagate-When and how to pruneAnd so much more!
Download or read book Hydrangeas for American Gardens written by Michael Dirr and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2020-06-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originating in Japan, the hydrangea is a classic of the American garden. Flowering shrubs enthusiasts love the iconic beauty of their long-lasting blooms and their adept growth in varied environments. Whatever your experience with this lavish species, Dirr offers practical "hands-in-the soil" advice based on years of experience and research.
Download or read book Floret Farm s Discovering Dahlias written by Erin Benzakein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.
Download or read book Birds Bees Blossoms written by Harriet de Winton and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her second book, botanical artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to paint modern watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Picking up where New Botanical Painting left off, this books aims to expand readers' repertoires into fauna as well as flora, with easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of difficulty levels. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, you'll discover how to paint beautiful butterflies, bumblebees, birds and botanicals from around the world. In the final chapter, you'll find a guide to composing stunning patterns and scenes with your own botanical watercolour creations. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure. Projects include: Bengal Tiger Chilean Flamingo Prickly Pear Zebra Bumblebee Garden Tiger Moth Peacock White-tailed Deer Polar Bear Arctic Poppy And many more!
Download or read book Journal of Horticulture and Practical Gardening written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Maine Artist s Garden Journal written by Loretta Krupinski and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted marine and children's-book artist Loretta Krupinski found that she had to relearn many of her gardening skills when she moved from Connecticut to coastal Maine. A practical gardener, she kept notebooks of what she learned. Her garden journal, with its superb watercolor illustrations, both instructs and delights.
Download or read book N A R D Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Download or read book Floret Farm s A Year in Flowers written by Erin Benzakein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion. 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 Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book 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. • Includes an A–Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties. • Simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques • More than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets 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. Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and perfect for anyone who loves flowers. • The definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement • Perfect for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, and those passionate about the local floral movement • For those who loved Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder
Download or read book Journal of Horticulture Cottage Gardener and Country Gentlemen written by and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wild Journal written by Willow Crossley and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you live in a house or flat, in a rural or urban environment, this beautiful book shows how to harness the natural world around us and feel more grounded and rooted in our surroundings. 'Inspirational' – Cara Delevingne The Wild Journal is a beautifully illustrated guide from leading florist and nature writer Willow Crossley. Guiding you through creative practical projects and therapeutic seasonal reflections, The Wild Journal celebrates the potential of nature to mend, heal and transform our mood. The simple, back-to-basics habits and small seasonal changes in the book can help everyone to counteract the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life. Wherever you live, there are simple mindful actions – from listening to birdsong instead of rushing on your commute, to collecting natural treasures such as feathers, branches, pebbles or pine cones. Willow shares her creative techniques for bringing nature into your daily routine – whether it's planting and potting, identifying wild flowers, trying your hand at beautifully simple flower arrangements or making your own essential oils and candles. There is space to record reflections and your favourite seasonal activities, as well as ideas for star-gazing, bird-watching, and so much more. Willow Crossley's creative approach is informed by an artistic eye and a life spent immersed in nature. From growing up in Wales where days were spent exploring outdoors and flowers adorned every surface, to living in France surrounded by fields of sunflowers, iris and fragrant lavender, nature has always been an intrinsic part of her everyday life.
Download or read book Journal of the Arnold Arboretum written by Arnold Arboretum and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes annual "Bibliography of the published writings of the staff and students..."
Download or read book Flowers written by David Carter and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1988-03-19 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive illustrated guide to the art of drying and preserving flowers.
Download or read book NARD Journal written by National Association of Retail Druggists (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
