Download or read book Flowers written by William C. Burger and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2009-12-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading botanist and popular science writer examines the crucial role flowers have played in life's evolutionary scheme as a fundamental energy resource for most of the biosphere.

Download or read book Cut Dry written by Carolyn Dunster and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make stylish dried floral designs that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets. Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch. Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion. Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry. Dried flowers are perfect for: * DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements * Stylish home décor * Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.

Download or read book The Posy Book Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story written by Teresa H. Sabankaya and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.

Download or read book The Flower Shop written by H. Christopher Quinn and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry Banister, an unemployed American newspaperman who goes to Mexico to have a good time. Harry just wants to see the sights, play a little golf, go deep-sea fishing, drink a little beer, and soak up the sun on the beach in Acapulco. But what Harry encounters is anything but a romp on the beach.

Download or read book Growing Flowers written by Niki Irving and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Flower Gardening and Learn to Grow Flowers for All Seasons “Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.” ―Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial Gardening Master the art of cultivating cut flowers, from seed to stunning arrangements, with this indispensable guide for gardening novices and pros alike. Create botanical beauty. Niki Irving’s Growing Flowers whisks you away to the serene mountains of Asheville, NC, where her boutique flower farm thrives. Learn to grow florets and cut flowers with the same sustainable, natural practices Niki employs on her mountain-fresh farm. Boost your horticultural skills. This garden journal not only introduces you to the pleasures of growing a cutting garden but also guides you to arrange your flowers into simple-yet-gorgeous bouquets. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flower farming and discover techniques using not just blooms and greenery, but even artichokes, vines, and berries. Inside, you'll find: Practical guidance on organic flower gardening, from selecting the right seeds and seedlings to mastering seasonal rotation Insightful techniques for arranging cut flowers Tips and tricks from Niki Irving's successful boutique flower farm for cultivating your own cutting garden Engaging photographic content that transforms the book into a delightful coffee table addition Growing Flowers is a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If you’re looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books like Floret Farms Cut Flower Garden book, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener's Bible, you’ll love Niki Irving's Growing Flowers.

Download or read book Flowers of the Bible written by Allan A. Swenson and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening is America's number-one family hobby. This book focuses on the glories of biblical flowers and explains how to grow them yourself. Featured is a compilation of all the scriptural references to flowers, and information on: -- Planting and culture -- Choosing locations and preparing the soil -- Wildflowers of the Bible -- Sources for seeds, bulbs, and gardening supplies, including the latest suppliers for biblical plants from specialists and horticultural firms in Israel -- Plans for Bible gardens for church, synagogue, school, and community Readers will also be delighted to find a complete guide to biblical gardens around the U.S. and the rest of the world, and a special chapter on the magnificent Biblical Garden Preserve outside Tel Aviv.

Download or read book The Beginning of Infinity written by David Deutsch and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Science has never had an advocate quite like David Deutsch ... A computational physicist on a par with his touchstones Alan Turing and Richard Feynman, and a philosopher in the line of his greatest hero, Karl Popper. His arguments are so clear that to read him is to experience the thrill of the highest level of discourse available on this planet and to understand it' Peter Forbes, Independent In our search for truth, how far have we advanced? This uniquely human quest for good explanations has driven amazing improvements in everything from scientific understanding and technology to politics, moral values and human welfare. But will progress end, either in catastrophe or completion - or will it continue infinitely? In this profound and seminal book, David Deutsch explores the furthest reaches of our current understanding, taking in the Infinity Hotel, supernovae and the nature of optimism, to instill in all of us a wonder at what we have achieved - and the fact that this is only the beginning of humanity's infinite possibility. 'This is Deutsch at his most ambitious, seeking to understand the implications of our scientific explanations of the world ... I enthusiastically recommend this rich, wide-ranging and elegantly written exposition of the unique insights of one of our most original intellectuals' Michael Berry, Times Higher Education Supplement 'Bold ... profound ... provocative and persuasive' Economist 'David Deutsch may well go down in history as one of the great scientists of our age' Scotsman

Download or read book The Healing Power of Flowers written by Claire Bowen and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live life in full bloom. This beautiful book features your favourite flowers grouped by their purpose – for love, for joy, for luck, for calm, to console, and to celebrate. Discover their traditional meanings, holistic benefits, and when flowers are in season so that they can be sourced locally with a minimal carbon footprint. By creating thoughtful personal bouquets or choosing a flower for its meaning, its natural energy, or holistic property, you can bring the benefits of the natural world back into your home, your workplace, and into the lives of loved ones. Find out why you should give Foxgloves to celebrate a new job, Lilacs for joy, or Chrysanthemums for luck, and become fluent in the secret language of flowers.

Download or read book Lily s Wishful Garden written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lovely book, "Lily's Wishful Garden," takes readers to a small, picture-perfect town tucked between a sparkling river and rolling hills. Lily, a tiny child, is the main character of the story. She is known for being very kind and very interested in everything. She lives with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Johnson, in a small house. In their backyard, she finds a magical garden that gives wishes. This garden is one of a kind, with daisies that look like stars and bright, singing flowers that cast soothing light. The coolest thing about it is that it can grant wishes if the people who make them are kind and sincere. When Lily is old enough to understand its power, her parents bring her to this garden and teach her how to ask for the best. Lily makes her first wish with a special seed from the garden. She wants something that will make everyone in the town happy. She takes very good care of the seed and watches it grow into a beautiful plant with green leaves. The seed bears fruit after a few weeks: a bunch of pretty flowers. This meets her goal. Lily's heart is full of love as she gives the flowers to the other people in the town, and they are very thankful. Lily keeps making wishes for others in the garden, and the neighborhood turns into a happy place where everyone can live together in peace and laugh. One day, Lily finds a strange plant in the yard. Its blooms reflect light in a rainbow shape. She knows that now is the right time to give her biggest wish yet—one that will have an impact on the whole world. As Lily begs the garden, a soft breeze blows the seeds of happiness into the air, making Lily's wish reach many hearts. Every season, Lily's wish comes true a little more. People care about the earth, there is a lot of kindness and warmth, and there is so much happiness. The story of Lily's Wishful Garden gives the world its inspiration to change into a place of peace and hope. Reading this book will always be meaningful and inspiring for people of all ages because it shows so well how kindness, love, and selflessness can bring about good things. Following Lily's request and her journey as the caretaker of the magical garden showed the lasting magic in people's hearts and the power of true wishes to change things. This is how the story starts: A long time ago, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a peaceful town with rolling hills and water that flowed slowly. Lily lived in a lovely town with a thatched roof. It was a safe place to escape the wild things that happen in nature. Being around her was always a joy, and she was very interested in everything around her. But the most attention was paid to the lush area behind the house—a beautiful yard like no other. This garden wasn't like any other; it was a beautiful spot where dreams could come true. The parents of Lily, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, had found the beautiful garden's secret gem many years ago. It had won their hearts, so they chose to tell Lily the closely guarded secret when she was old enough to understand how powerful it could be. The flowers in this beautiful garden were so bright and colorful that they seemed to sparkle with an ethereal brightness as they were lit by the sun. Roses were among these beautiful flowers. Their leaves showed a rainbow of bright colors and made lovely sounds that people found relaxing, like the sound of a faraway symphony. Lilies that were bathed in soft, beautiful light sent a sense of peace to everyone who came across them. The stars, which were spread out across the yard like celestial constellations, made the petals of the daisies shine with the brightness of the stars. Their love for the garden's magic was so strong that they decided to tell Lily its carefully kept secret as soon as she was old enough to understand its overwhelming power. This magical garden was a big canvas full of many bright, colorful flowers that sparkled like ethereal gems in the soft sunlight. There were roses among the magical flowers. The petals were a beautiful patchwork of colors that made you feel good with sounds that sounded like an orchestra playing far away. Everyone who came into contact with lilies felt calm because of the beautiful, peaceful light they gave off. Daisy sparkled with a brightness that made me think of the stars that were spread out across the yard like constellations in the night sky. The most amazing thing about the garden, though, was that it could grant wishes. People used to say that if a certain seed was planted in rich soil and cared for with love and attention to detail, the garden would make the things that people wanted come true. That being said, there was a big disclaimer in this beautiful fabric of wishes. The wish had to come from a pure heart that didn't care about itself, without the evil shadow of greed. But the garden was the most beautiful because it had the power to make dreams and make them come true. According to a story, if a certain seed is placed and loved forever, the garden will work its magic to make one's wildest dreams come true. In the middle of this magical web of wants, though, one important factor jumped out. Many people thought that the wish had to come from a heart that was completely unselfish and free of any selfishness. Even with all of its beauty, the most amazing thing about the garden was that it could grant dreams. A common belief was that if a certain seed was planted and cared for with the greatest love and care, the garden would have to make plans for the person to achieve their deepest desires. That being said, there was a situation that made making wishes better, like a symphony with a small but powerful change. The desire had to come from a place where there was no selfishness or bad motives. Still, there was one thing about the garden that stood out: it had the power to make dreams come true. A lot of people thought that if they put a special seed and loved and cared for it, the garden would do its magic and make all their dreams come true. It was possible to make wishes come true, but there was a big catch that would test your goals. People were sure that the wish had to come from a heart that was free of the darkness of greed and full of the light of selflessness. While the garden, on the other hand, has a special quality that no other place has, it can fulfill wishes. Many people thought that if a certain, valuable seed was placed and lovingly cared for, the garden would work its magic and turn the threads of desire into real things. But somewhere in this country, wishes were needed in a very important way that made wishes themselves very important. It was made clear that the wish had to come from a heart that wasn't selfish, that it had to come from a heart that was pure and full of selfless purpose. One bright morning, Lily's mother carefully walked up to her daughter as the sun's golden rays danced through the big oak tree's lush leaves, casting beautiful shadows on their house. She held a tiny gem in the palm of her hand. It was a seed that looked like it was full of stardust. It was the seed from the magical garden from the story.

Download or read book You Improved written by Martha Karelius and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn’t it be nice to de-stress and simplify your life so you can spend time with people who matter, doing what matters? This insightful book will help you slow down, look at life through a new lens, and put small changes in place to create a balanced, fulfilling life. You’ll find strategies and systems for a peaceful, satisfying existence doing what you love. Learn to stop being busy and start being productive; confidently say yes to life and no to things that complicate it. Embrace healthier habits, follow your heart, and spend your days in pursuit of happiness. This book offers thought-provoking words of wisdom to start every day on a positive note. It will help you maximize potential, enrich relationships, and focus on what’s most important one step at a time. Discover ways to live deliberately, streamline daily life, and channel your efforts and energy into the life you’re meant to live. Learn to do more, be more, and enjoy the best life has to offer. A daily dose of down-to-earth, relatable inspiration and information will empower you to take your life to the next level.

Download or read book World of Flowers written by Johanna Basford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic floral adventure and the latest sensational coloring book from bestselling artist Johanna Basford This book invites you to travel the world and beyond into fantastical realms, discovering exotic blooms and extraordinary plants along the way. From floating gardens of water poppies in South Africa to delicate cosmos in Japan, and from fanciful toadstools to enchanted fairytale gardens, an abundance of fascinating florals awaits, ready for you to bring to life in color. Join “colorist queen” (New York Magazine) Johanna Basford on a dazzling floral adventure of fantasy and imagination, filled with countless new blooms and blossoms to discover. Beautiful and interactive, World of Flowers is a blissful and relaxing at-home activity for people of all ages.

Download or read book The Heart of Nature Or The Quest for Natural Beauty written by Francis Younghusband and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Francis Younghusband was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Heart of Nature' is a broad ranging work comprising details of travel and philosophies. Francis Younghusband was born in 1863 at Munree, British India, the son of Major-General John W. Younghusband and Clara Jane Shaw. Younghusband attended Clifton College, Bristol, before entering the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1881. After his time at the Academy he was commissioned as a Subaltern in the 1st King's Dragoon Guards where he began his military career. He rose through the ranks and in 1902, due to fears of Russian expansion, the now Major Younghusband, was promoted to the position of British Commisioner to Tibet, a post he held until 1904. Younghusband married Helen Augusta Magniac, with whom he had two children, a son who died in infancy and a daughter, Eileen Younghusband. Their daughter went on to become a prominent social worker.

Download or read book Flower Confidential written by Amy Stewart and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2008-03-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created. 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 horticultural 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.

Download or read book Hope For the Flowers written by Trina Paulus and published by Hope For the Flowers LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope for the Flowers: A must read during this time of the corona virus and civil unrest in 2020. Caterpillars, Butterflies, Life & a real Hope Revolution THE WORLD HAS BEEN COCOONING; LET US EMERGE WITH HOPE. We have all lived through months of strange relationships with ourselves and the world around us. Virtual gatherings have become the norm, while the pain, uncertainty and injustice goes on. What will our new normal possibly become? What new work? How can we do our part to heal the world from whatever limited space we have? How can our United States truly be one nation under God with liberty and JUSTICE FOR ALL? “What might I do to help others during this global crisis? Is likely still your question as well as still mine. I will continue to offer my e-book for $2.99 with my hope that it can strengthen hope and courage in each of you and your children. We will need all we can get! If inspired, please join our Facebook group - Hope (For the Flowers) Revolution. Maybe we can inspire each other to build the better world that's possible. My hope for us is that, like our caterpillar heroes, Stripe and Yellow, we transform in the darkness of the cocoon to something new and totally unexpected. May we each find a way to use this time of darkness to light the way to justice and peace in the world. May we discover our own new beauty as we discover the beauty in our differences. May we each discover our purpose and live with passion this thing called life, while we still can. “How does one become a butterfly” Yellow asks pensively. “You must want to fly so much That you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” I can't think of anything more transformational and radical than the change that happens when a lowly caterpillar worm becomes a flying beautiful butterfly. And it doesn't end with flying! They find their true purpose, to carry the pollen of love from one flower to another and receive in return the sweet nectar that keeps them alive. What wondrous exchange! Sharing is the answer to so much! I'm so grateful the story seems to reach every culture, and over 3 million have loved and shared the paper version in English and countless more in other languages for 50 years. May each of us and the world flourish after this strange dark cocoon of isolation.

Download or read book Handbook of Emotions Fourth Edition written by Lisa Feldman Barrett and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 945 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognized as the definitive reference, this handbook brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines to examine one of today's most dynamic areas of research. Coverage encompasses the biological and neuroscientific underpinnings of emotions, as well as developmental, social and personality, cognitive, and clinical perspectives. The volume probes how people understand, experience, express, and perceive affective phenomena and explores connections to behavior and health across the lifespan. Concluding chapters present cutting-edge work on a range of specific emotions. Illustrations include 10 color plates. New to This Edition *Chapters on the mechanisms, processes, and influences that contribute to emotions (such as genetics, the brain, neuroendocrine processes, language, the senses of taste and smell). *Chapters on emotion in adolescence, older age, and in neurodegenerative dementias. *Chapters on facial expressions and emotional body language. *Chapters on stress, health, gratitude, love, and empathy. *Many new authors and topics; extensively revised with the latest theoretical and methodological innovations.

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 Martha s Flowers written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing healthy, beautiful blooms, every year. The indispensable lessons she learned then--and those she has since picked up from master gardeners--form the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. For the first time, she compiles the wisdom of a lifetime spent gardening into a practical yet inspired book. Learn how and when to plant, nurture, and at the perfect time, cut from your garden. With lush blooms in hand, discover how to build stunning arrangements. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of displays in Martha's home, bursting with ideas, and covering every step from seed to vase, Martha's Flowers is a must-have handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels.