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The Advanced Guide to Floristry, by Rosemary Batho
This guide introduces the enthusiast to ideas for flower arranging, making the skills of the professional available in the home. Classic and contemporary combinations of floral materials, colours and techniques are shown. There are over 50 flower arrangements; something to suit every special occasion. Each arrangement is accompanied by advice on conditioning, construction, suggestions for alternative materials and professional tips. There is an illustrated section on cut flowers and also a section on techniques such as weaving and caging.
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Simple Flowers, by Paul Pryke, James Merrell
Pryke reveals the secrets behind the sort of arrangements she prefers for her own home, and bridges the gap between floristry and art. Capturing the current trend for uncluttered interiors she provides the flowers to compliment them. More than 100 arrangements are fully illustrated in colour.
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The Cutting Garden, by Sarah Raven
Aimed at everyone who loves flowers and wants to fill their home with colour and scent, this book combines advice with innovative ideas for floral arrangements created with garden-grown flowers. This practical guide shows how to grow decorative flowers and foliage and use them to create floral arrangements plans, plant and maintain a well-stocked cutting garden, and demonstrates how to create arrangements ranging from simple bunches to romantic hanging globes, swags and medallions. Step-by-step instructions shows how to achieve professional effects with flowers grown in the garden. The book covers more than 200 plants, organized by season, colour and size, with instructions on growing, picking and conditioning. Each appears in a close-up colour photograph for instant identification.
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The Flower Arranging Expert, by D G Hessayon
A guide to flower arranging. Topics covered include - what you need, advice on all the various styles of arrangement, and how to make flowers last longer. It also includes a plant dictionary which features information on topics such as vase-life and drying methods. |
Jane Packer's New Flower Arranging
The flower arrangements in this book combine the author's love of simplicity, her delight in colours and her understanding of design and technique. As well as general arrangements that require nothing other than a suitable container by way of mechanics, there are ideas for wreaths, swags, posies and table displays, each with full instructions. Seasonal ideas are given for festive occasions including Mother's Day, Easter and Christmas. A glossary provides information on conditioning flowers, colours and seasonal availability. |
Gardens of England and Wales Open for Charity by National Gardens Scheme
This is an excellent book, already a bestseller that contains information on almost 3,500 high-standard and quality gardens of every possible size and style which are open to the public and which, between them, give more than a million pounds a year to nearly a dozen charities. |
Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers, by Royal Horticultural Society
Included in this revised edition is a plant selector section grouping plants together by their specific features, for example plants with aromatic foliage, plants with fragrant flowers and flowers for cutting. Colour banded pages have been introduced to help the user locate groups of plants quickly. |
Gardeners World, Alan Titchmarsh's Complete Book of Gardening, by Alan Titchmarsh
A comprehensive manual compiled by the BBC-TV presenter of "Gardeners' World", Alan Titchmarsh. He covers basics such as tools, soil improvement and creating features; trees, shrubs and flowers; planting styles; and a gardening calendar; all aimed at meeting the needs of the home gardener. |
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| Associations |
English Nature
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Flowers & Plants Association
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Horticultural Trades Association
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| Heritage, Trusts and Councils |
English Heritage
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National Trust
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National Council or the Conservation of Plants & Gardens
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| Societies |
Alpine Garden Society
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Cyclamen Society
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Delphinium Society
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Hardy Orchid Society
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Hardy Plant Society
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Heather Society
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Hebe Society
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National Sweet Pea Society
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Royal Horticultural Society
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Royal National Rose Society
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Saxifrage Society
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| Magazines |
Florist Magazine
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