Garden to Vase: Growing and Using Your Own Cut Flowers
As an accomplished gardener and professional florist, Linda Beutler offers unique insights into creating inspired floral arrangements and growing the plants that go into them. Among the topics that Beutler discusses are the philosophy of floral design; making creative use of plants you're already growing; techniques of harvesting and preparing cut flowers; "bouquet basics"; and creating arrangements for special occasions. The book culminates in "Plants for the Cutting Garden: Flowers, Foliage, and Fruit," which contains detailed descriptions of more than 200 outstanding plants.
Perfect for everyone who loves to decorate with flowers, Flowers for the Home is loaded with inventive ideas from acclaimed floral designer Malcolm Hillier. Easy to use anywhere from the kitchen table to the backyard this handy, invaluable guide shows how to combine color, texture, shape, and scent; includes over 60 arrangements for everyday and special occasions; and offers step-by-step methods for creating long lasting, beautiful bouquets.
"The garden is a symphony of colors, fragrances and songs. Create your own garden with these projects to enjoy and share." Projects include: Garden Song Quilt, Bird Song & Posy Aprons, Bloom Apron, Posy, Bloom and Bird Song Tea Towels, Posy Hot Pad, Bloom Pillow, Splash of Flowers Table Runner, Garden Mug Cozies, Panel Quilt, & Garden Stake Banners.
Law school drop-out-turned-flower shop owner Abby Knight has been asked to be a bridesmaid by her cousin. But before the couple says "I do," a groomsman disappears-and another member of the wedding party is found dead. Abby has to hurry down an aisle of suspects to unveil the truth-and make sure the bride still gets to the church on time.
It's a great book for all age bobbin lace makers!It's full of all different types of flowers from Daffodils to Poppys.The book also give good directions for putting the flowers together.The flowers are also a fun gift.i highly recommend this book!
