Pruning is all about controlling and directing plant growth. It’s easy to have the best groomed and most productive garden when you understand how plants grow and know what to prune and when to do it. Pruning for Flowers and Fruit shows you techniques from the most basic to the most advanced of espaliers and topiary. The book covers a wide range of ornamental plants, vegetables, fruit trees and bushes with special emphasis on popular plants such as roses, hydrangeas, citrus, nuts and berries.
St. Kilda's streets hang with fairy lights. Tea dances, tango competitions, lifesaving demonstrations, lantern shows, and picnics on the beach are all part of the town’s first Flower Parade. And who should be Queen of the Flowers but the Honourable Phryne Fisher? It seems that the lovely Phryne has nothing to do but buy dresses, drink cocktails, and dine in lavish restaurants. Unfortunately, disappearances during this joyous festival aren’t limited to the magic shows.
Originating in the Alpine Regions this is also known as farmer painting. Is most recognized by the simplified flowers, the rose being the main symbol. along with the tulip, daisy, forget-me-not and stylized flowers.
Wedding Cake Art and Design: A Professional Approach
Combining inspirational cake designs, step-by-step decorating instruction, and advice on the fundamentals of running a successful cake business in a competitive market, Wedding Cake Art and Design is an invaluable guide for industry professionals and students. Master cake decorator Toba Garrett includes stunning designs for cakes inspired by textiles, seasons, fashion colors, flowers, and much more, and gives decorators the tools to translate their own clients' ideas into creative new designs.
Carry a floral theme through all your lettering and borders with this exquisite collection of designs. A bright border of red and lilac anenome is eye-catching, as is a selection of stylish Art Noveau-inspired patterns including Mucha poppies and stylized tulips. Pretty spring and summer alphabets feature flowers and butterflies, while an alphabet of topiary trees gives an alternative look. Finally, an A to Z of flowers, from azaleas to zinnias, forms an alphabet irresistable to all garden lovers.
