Download or read book Cooking with Flowers written by Miche Bacher and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are more than 100 recipes that will bring beautiful flower-filled dishes to your kitchen table! This easy-to-use cookbook is brimming with scrumptious botanical treats, from sweet violet cupcakes, pansy petal pancakes, daylily cheesecake, and rosemary flower margaritas to savory sunflower chickpea salad, chive blossom vinaigrette, herb flower pesto, and mango orchid sticky rice. Alongside every recipe are tips and tricks for finding, cleaning, and preparing edible blossoms. You’ll also learn how to infuse vinegars, vodkas, sugars, frostings, jellies and jams, ice creams, and more with the color and flavor of your favorite flowers. Fresh from the farmers’ market or plucked from your very own garden, a world of delectable flowers awaits!

Download or read book Petal written by Adriana Picker and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of floral wonder from botanical artist Adriana Picker, Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye reveals the colours, details and unique sculptural beauty of nature's most remarkable creations. Now in a special edition with a beautiful new cover. Adriana Picker has curated specimens from all over the world to celebrate through her stunning illustrations, accompanied by writer Nina Rousseau's words on the folklore, fame and meaning of both favourite blooms and herbaceous curiosities. Petal features over two hundred flowers from twenty-seven plant families - from elegant roses to otherworldly orchids and magnificent magnolias - as well as a dedicated chapter for unusual specimens.

Download or read book Tansy s New Petals written by Kay Woodward and published by Frederick Warne Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Tansy's flowers start to take over the garden, Dandelion tells her it's time to move on"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book The Impossible Journey written by Gloria Whelan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Russian night in 1934, Marya and Georgi's parents disappear. Despite high risks, Katya and Misha had spoken against the government. The children, alone and desperate, fear the worst. Will they ever see their parents again? But all it takes is one crumpled letter to give Marya and Georgi hope and send them on a dangerous mission to reunite their family. They must steal away in the dark of night, escape the city, and find passage to the great Siberian wilderness. And even then, if they succeed in getting away, their journey will have only just begun. In this companion novel to her breathtaking Russian epic Angel on the Square, National Book Award winning author Gloria Whelan takes readers on a remarkable journey that is both perilous and transforming.

Download or read book Flower Petals written by Katy Pike and published by Blake Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many petals on a flower?

Download or read book Flower Petals Inspiration Cards written by Cheralyn Darcey and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flower Petals is a charming set of 40 inspirational mini-cards with reminders of life's beauty through the hidden meanings of flowers and the symbolic connection they share with us. Each card presents a flower in soft watercolor art, along with an affirmation based on the flower's meaning. This mini set comes in a magnetic closure box that holds 40 cards.Learn to speak the Secret Language of Flowers and develop a deeper appreciation of nature, written by Botanical Expert, Author and Artist, Cheralyn Darcey.

Download or read book You Grow Girl written by Gayla Trail and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

Download or read book Petals written by Nick Karras and published by Nick Karras. This book was released on 2017-03-26 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petals is about the central mystery of women's body - the full flower of her vulva. The collection presents a series of forty-eight exquisitely photographed sepia-toned pictures of vulvas. This soft cover edition has all the content of the original hard cover book, with an updated forward by Carol Pharo.

Download or read book Floral Libations written by Cassie Winslow and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the unique flavors of flowers. Elegant, edible flowers are becoming more accessible every day—and they taste as good as they look. This curated collection of 41 delightful recipes combine the playful creativity of fashion, the deliciousness of food, and the beauty of flowers in one gorgeous glass. Whether you're throwing a baby shower, hosting a Mother's Day brunch, celebrating a wedding, or simply entertaining guests, there's something for everyone, with our without alcohol, including: • Iced Lavender Café au Lait • Rose Petal Almond Milk • Dandelion Tea Cinnamon Cappuccino • Hibiscus Old Fashioned • Plum Rosewater Gin and Tonic • Orange Blossom Moscow Mule Learn how to create floral pantry item staples to create a scrumptious and sophisticated cocktail of your own, and embark on a new culinary adventure. This garden-party eye candy also includes practical tips on where to buy edible flowers, whether to choose fresh or dried flowers, how to grow edible flowers at home, and how to use florals in other recipes.

Download or read book The Rose Petal Beach written by Dorothy Koomson and published by Review. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tense, thrilling read from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson Is it an affair . . . or something much worse? Tami's husband, Scott, has just been arrested for a terrible crime - and his accuser is her closest friend. Who should Tami believe? The father of her two daughters? Or her trusted best friend? Torn and desperate to find out the truth, Tami makes her choice - with shocking consequences . . . SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR POPULAR FICITON 2012 Readers love Dorothy Koomson: 'Cleverly told by three female narrators, this is a complex tale of a terrible crime . . . I was gripped from the start and desperate to uncover the truth' Woman 'If you only do one this weekend, read this book. It's another utterly brilliant psychological thriller' Sun

Download or read book Flowers In The Attic written by V.C. Andrews and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the enduring gothic masterpiece Flowers in the Attic—the unforgettable forbidden love story that earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted fan base and became an international cult classic. At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden—blond, innocent, and fighting for their lives… They were a perfect and beautiful family—until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. They are kept in the attic of their grandmother’s labyrinthine mansion, isolated and alone. As the visits from their seemingly unconcerned mother slowly dwindle, the four children grow ever closer and depend upon one another to survive both this cramped world and their cruel grandmother. A suspenseful and thrilling tale of family, greed, murder, and forbidden love, Flowers in the Attic is the unputdownable first novel of the epic Dollanganger family saga. The Dollanganger series includes: Flowers in the Attic, Petals in the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, Garden of Shadows, Beneath the Attic, and Out of the Attic.

Download or read book Paper to Petal written by Rebecca Thuss and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper Flowers are Always in Season Make playful party decorations, luscious bouquets, and sophisticated floral centerpieces with inexpensive tissue and crepe paper. Paper to Petal walks you through the easy basics of transforming simple materials into a vibrant display of fanciful handmade blooms suitable for every occasion. Design experts Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell inspire you to get creative with their time-tested techniques. Customize every petal, leaf or stem to go dramatic or delicate; mimic nature or fashion your blossoms in any color you can imagine to make something uniquely personal. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to produce these gorgeous flower projects. These exquisite blooms never wilt, are always in style, and are endlessly fun to create, share, and give to everyone you love.

Download or read book A Fairy Friend written by Sue Fliess and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soar into an enchanting miniature world full of fairies. These playful creatures are all around us, if you know just where to look. And if you want to have one come to you, build a fairy house of twigs and blooms and wait patiently for a fairy to take up residence. Children are fascinated with miniature worlds and the fairies who inhabit them. A forever friend awaits each reader in the pages of this lovely picture book with illustrations by a Disney animator.

Download or read book Petals and Poison written by Jess Dylan and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petals and Poison is the second in a colorful cozy mystery series from Jess Dylan, set in a flower shop with a knack for attracting trouble as well as customers. “Like her protagonist Sierra, Jess Dylan has manifested a charming cozy with humor, folksy dialogue, Southern charm, and a page-turning mystery.” –Peg Cochran, USA Today Bestselling Author Sierra Ravenswood has embraced her role as owner of Flower House floral shop and companion to her former boss's pet, Gus the Corgi. Sierra’s team are enjoying their new jobs too. At least until everyone realizes their lack of experience might be contributing to their lack of customers . . . Sierra decides they need a change in luck, so she creates a special window display featuring lucky bamboo and auspicious flowers. It seems the new arrangement has worked when the shop is flooded with customers the next day, including a van full of college students on a horticulture club field trip. Unfortunately, Sierra doesn't notice that the students’ distracted professor has gone missing until Gus's urgent barking leads her to the storeroom – and the body of the unfortunate professor. With folks now referring to Flower House as “Poison House” and suspects galore, Sierra fears her new business is doomed before it has a chance to get off the ground. Determined to reverse course and see justice served, she sets out to solve the crime and change her luck once more. The Flower House is no place for shrinking violets.

Download or read book Flowerpaedia written by Cheralyn Darcey and published by Rockpool Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flowerpaedia is an A-Z reference guide of over 1000 flowers. A comprehensive dictionary of flowers researched and compiled by botanical explorer Cheralyn Darcey.

Download or read book A Petal Unfolds written by Susan Beech and published by Pavilion. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Petal Unfolds is brimming with easy-to-make DIY paper flowers to bring beauty to your home. Susan gives step-by-step advice, discussing basic materials, tools and techniques as well as tips on flower parts, colouring and painting, before guiding you through each tutorial - so you can make something just as stunning as the real thing. A Petal Unfolds is brimming with easy-to-make DIY paper flowers to bring beauty and style to your home. Susan gives you step-by-step advice so you can create something just as stunning as the real thing - but lasts forever. Susan discusses basic materials, tools and techniques as well as tips on flower parts, colouring and painting, before guiding you through the flower tutorials. From peonies to poppies, dahlias to sweet peas, there are flowers and foliage for every aesthetic. Includes: Materials & Tools Techniques The Anatomy of a Flower & Leaf THE FLOWERS: Anemone, Cyclamen, Crocus, Narcissus, Fuchsia, Tulip, Lisianthus, Coral Charm Peony, Bowl of Beauty Peony, Dahlia Café au Lait, Semi cactus Dahlia, Lily Regale, Cupcake Cosmos, Hydrangea, Honeysuckle, Hollyhock, Sweet Pea, Icelandic Poppy, Garden Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose. TUTORIALS: Wild Rose Table Setting, Mini Cherry Blossom Wreath, Peony & Tulip Arrangement, Poppy Wall Hanging, Summer Mixed Bouquet. Not only do they look beautiful but we love that paper flowers live forever, so they're a sustainable way to keep your place decorated. - Megan Murray, Stylist

Download or read book Nine Perfect Petals written by Angela M. Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU?Nine Perfect Petals: The Enneagram for Flower Gardeners brings readers on a spirited, informative journey to answer that question, following the Enneagram personality typology through the lens of flower gardening. The ancient system of the Enneagram describes nine distinct personas, each reflecting a core, divine quality that connect and differentiate us as fellow humans. In her witty and well-researched prose, Dr. Angela Rosenberg uses gardening practices and particular flowers to help readers know and appreciate the nine types. Chapters detail characteristics, strengths, challenges, and pathways for individuals to grow and become more resourceful. Additionally, she offers practical advice for avoiding common pitfalls that often operate unconsciously. Flower meanings and essences are suggested as another flower-power mechanism to achieve well-being.Thought-provoking quotes and beautiful, original drawings make this book a must for any reader interested in the Enneagram, and for every gardener who seeks to understand their own personality-and blossom. Eminently sharable, you'll want all your family, friends, and coworkers to discover their types.