"The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 flowers and botanicals from around the world in one volume"--

A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend. Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret...

#1 Amazon Best Seller - Welcome to the farm! The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms...

"Grow and arrange breathtaking dahlias to enhance every occasion. In this luxe compendium, world-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to cultivating 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,...

Named a Best Gift Book of the Year by InStyle, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and the Wall Street Journal "If coffee tables could make . . . wish lists, [this book] would certainly be on them." -Better Homes & Gardens A singular, personal celebration of the beauty and possibilities of nature   Amy Merrick is a rare and special kind of artist who uses flowers to help us see the familiar in a completely new way. Her gift is to revel...

"Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organised by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instructions (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi...

The Christmas decorations, gifts, and festive food in this finely illustrated book can help create a magical atmosphere for the family at a Christmas. Using traditional materials at little or no cost and in most cases the most basic of things from around the home you can make the holiday season into something special. With sparkling lights, candles, baubles, beach or junk shop finds and an easy recipe or two your Christmastime may even be the best...

• Detailed, step-by-step sequences teach 21 dried flower projects • Full-color photographs illustrate each step and finished project • Useful information on growing flowers for drying and drying flowers at home This beautifully illustrated guide provides the detailed instructions beginners need to create 21 attractive dried flower arrangements, including wreaths, wall hangings, centerpieces, container designs, swags and garlands, and pressed...

Make your own stunning floral table centrepieces with this beautiful and practical project from a team of award-winning master florists. With step-by-step advice, essential techniques and the option of using fresh or artificial flower, this Pretty Pail Flower Arrangement project encourages you to get creative and learn how to creaft chic and unique floral arrangements for your home, a gift or any special occasion. Project taken from Chic & Unique...

Make your own stunning floral table centerpieces with this beautiful and practical guide to flower arranging from a team of award-winning master florists. Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mother's day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties, in a range of attractive styles and themes. Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown...