Book Review: Flower School
Karen Meyers Calvert Crary’s book, Flower School, is a philosophical guide to flower arranging that urges the reader to take joy in the process of making arrangement and experiment often. The book…
Book Review: Celia Planted a Garden
Phyllis Root and Gary Schmidt introduce young readers to the life of Celia Laughton Thaxter, New England poet, artist, gardener, and nature lover, in their book, Celia Planted a Garden.…
Book Review: Modern Faux Flower Projects
In her book, Modern Faux Flower Projects, interior designer, Stevie Storck, shares her experience using artificial flowers to enhance the décor of any home. She begins with information on choosing…
Book Review: World Atlas of Tea
The World Atlas of Tea by tea mixologist, Krisi Smith, is a general introduction to tea from its cultivation, harvesting and processing to the unique flavors of teas grown in…
Book Review: The Flower Recipe Book
Authors and floral designers, Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo introduce readers to the recipe approach to floral design that makes flower arranging accessible to anyone that wants to try their…
Book Review: It’s Spring!
Karen Linda Glaser’s book, It’s Spring!, celebrates the spring as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Written in the first person, the book explores the sensory delights that spring…
Book Review: Discovering Dahlias
Erin Benzakein, author and farmer-florist, presents a guide for growing and arranging dahlias, in her book, Discovering Dahlias. After introducing the great variety in dahlia size, form, and color, the…
Book Review: Floriography: The Myths, Magic & Language of Flowers
For thousands of years people have used flowers to communicate and author Sally Coulthard’s book, Floriography, delves into the ways different cultures and societies have used flowers to convey meaning…
Book Review: Trees in Trouble: Wildfires, Infestations, and Climate Change
Author and natural historian, Daniel Mathews, draws attention to the alarming plight of the conifer forests of the dry American West, from British Columbia to New Mexico. He discusses the…
Book Review: How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round
Author, Kim Roman, presents a comprehensive guide to growing edible plants indoors in this easy to understand, well-organized book. Limited space and resources do not have to prevent most people…