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This handy, color-illustrated volume identifies virtually all of the most desirable garden flowers and offers quick-reference information to home gardeners on each plantÂ's growing season, its needed amount of rainfall or watering, and whether the plant thrives best in direct sunlight or in shady plots. Preceding the bookÂ's main section of photo-illustrated, single-page profiles describing approximately 200 flowers, the authors present a beautifully illustrated section that gives flower gardeners general planting and cultivating advice. A section at the back of the book provides imaginative ideas for bringing together flowers of different kinds and colors to create unusually attractive garden arrangements. Here, in a single information-packed and photo-filled handbook, is advice for planting colorfulflowers that blossom in spring, summer, and autumn, with concise profiles on individual blossoms ranging from asters and gladiolas to violets and zinnias. More than 200 color photos. ... Read more

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Quick Flower Guide
A wonderful quick reference for most popular flowers.Some of the ones I needed were not in the book.Would love to have an expanded edition of this book! ... Read more

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. ... Read more

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good if short
I was not sure about these Storey County pamphlets, since they obviously enjoy a high profit margin despite their lower cost.But I haven't been able to reproduce this information on clay soils after looking in several longer texts.

Duh!
Don't waste even the $4 for this pamphlet unless you are a complete idiot. Let's see - the best way to deal with clay soil is to cover it with over a foot of good quality top soil (at major expense). Gee - I never would have thought of that! I'm surprised that moving to an area with better soil wasn't a suggestion as well.

Review of Gardening in Clay Soil
This small, easy to read pamphlet lays out the exact how to's and what not to do working with clay soil. Clay soil can be so frustrating to work with but with the help of this book I feel that I can be much more successful in improving my soil thereby enjoying greater success in my gardening. ... Read more

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Good, but not the best of the series.
I am completely delighted with "The Little Guides" series. The format is extremely user friendly, and each guide is packed with useful and interesting information. I enjoy reading them, but my 6 year old daughter gives them the most use. While the guides are written at an adult level, there is plenty that she can read and understand. I currently own "Sharks," "Birds," "Mammals," "Space," "Whales," and "Flowers."

"Flowers" has five parts: 1) Learning about your landscape, 2) Flowering annuals and biennials, 3) Flowering bulbs, 4) Flowering perennials, and 5) Flowering trees, shrubs, and vines. While there is plenty that younger children can learn from this guide, it is definitely targeted towards a more mature audience. In general, this is more of a "how to" guide than the others. There is also less in the way of photographs and illustrations than in the other guides.

It is still a good general guide to flowers, but comparatively not the best volume in the series. ... Read more

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The cut flower industry is a multibillion dollar business worldwide, yet until now there has been no well-illustrated guide to the most important plants grown for and used by florists. This carefully researched volume is filled with valuable professional information on more than 350 key flowers grown for the florist trade.

Balancing subjects of interest to both growers and florists, the book includes topics such as vase life, post-harvest handling, and flower characteristics. Comprehensive and practical, this is the essential reference to the commercial flowers that are sold in florist shops every day. No florist, grower, or flower broker can afford to be without this significant work.
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In "Some Flowers", first published in 1937, Vita Sackville-West took the step of choosing 25 of her favourite flowers and describing their appearance, origins and characteristics - the best ways to grow them - in a series of expressive pen portraits. The flowers she selects are not those which only have an effect en masse, but those which are lovely in shape, colouring, marking or texture. She describes native British species such as the meadow fritillary, and imports such as the half-hardy annual salpiglossis. Whereas in the original edition of this book black and white photographs did less than justice to both flowers and text, here the watercolours of Graham Rust provided a fuller complement to Vita Sackville-West's descriptions. ... Read more

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a captivating love for flowers
Some Flowers beautifully expresses a passion for working with nature, that is at once very English and very universal. Vita Sackville Wests' love of the unusual and the seemingly ordinary is written in a concise yet tender way. The illustrations mirror the text and each compliments the other to create a truly lovely book, that definantly bears up to repeated reading and may well inspire the gardener to seek out a few specimens of their own! ... Read more

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Hardy geraniums were the first plants to shrug off the rigours of her coastal climate and grow in Birgitte Husted Bendtsen's garden every bit as well as they did in the fertile, sheltered plots further east in Denmark. Add to this their tolerance of dogs and children, resistance to pests and diseases, interesting foliage, and delightful flowers in a wide range of colours, and it is little surprise that Birgitte developed an insatiable passion for them. In this book, she shares her knowledge of cultivating the plants and highlights the most garden worthy species and varieties. Expert cultivation advice, including comments on soil preferences and hardiness, is followed by fascinating information on pollination, and failsafe propagation secrets. Captivating colour photographs display key characteristics of hardy geraniums including their legendary range of flower colour and intricate, often highly marked, foliage. Here readers may marvel at the many cultivars of Geranium x oxonianum, enjoy favorites like Geranium 'Ann Folkard' with its striking black eye against magenta background, and covet the fine-leaved, blue-flowering Geranium himalayense. Smaller varieties ideal for growing in rockeries, containers and troughs are described along with perfect geraniums for associating with roses of all colours. Birgitte Husted Bendtsen communicates like a true enthusiast and the text is peppered with interesting anecdotes including news of an exciting variety that is prized for its blue flowers and modest stature.With over 400 species and hybrids of hardy geraniums and 450 beautiful colour photographs, this book is both rich in information and beautiful to browse. It is a long-awaited reference that will delight seasoned enthusiasts and introduce a whole new generation of gardeners to the charms of the hardy geranium. ... Read more

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Superb detail...and the photos!
I love gardening!Several years ago I fell in love with hardy geraniums and have, over the years, acquired several varieties without knowing a lot about them.No longer can I say that, thanks to Birgitte Husted Bendtsen's beautiful book published by Timber Press.

Most of the detailed photos are by Ms. Bendtsen herself.Chapters discuss family and genus, cultivation and propagation, specialty uses such as in rock gardens, beneath roses and more.There's a section on bee pollination that includes the most charming photo of two bees curled up in the bowl of a Geranium Gracile bloom.

Chapters discuss the many different types of hardy geraniums and give information on each type.(Did you know that two different hardy geraniums planted close together can have "children"?Did you know that Geranium Sanguineum can be identified as such because it produces a single flower rather than a pair?)I have several clumps of G. Sanguineum in my mountain cottage garden--a gift from a fellow gardener.By comparing a blossom to the twenty varieties shown in the book, I was able to determine that I have "John Elsley."

As another reviewer stated, G. Ann Folkard may not adapt well to a wet and cold climate.I live in a rainy area and can say that this variety does quite well as does G. Brookside.Not mentioned in the book is the extreme hardiness of G. A.T. Johnson.I started ten years ago with one four-inch plant and now have patches of A.T. in every bed.It propagated very well.

Buy this book.It's a wonderful addition to your gardening library.

Gardening with Hardy Geraniums
Absolutely fantastic book!It's beautifully illustrated and very informative.The book arrived quickly and in excellent condition.It's hard to believe it's used and not new.Very helpful in identifying and classifying plants, both by their leaves and by the flowers, especially when the accompanying tag disappears after the plant has sat in the garden for a while!

Gardening with Hardy Geraniums
Fabulous book . . . beautiful pictures, good practical advice on growing and maintaining various cultivars of hardy geraniums.

Wow! Incredibly informative and a good read too!
In my garden planning, I keep running across stunning and adorable hardy geraniums.I got this book on a lark, and based on previous reviews, to get a little more information such as "will these actually look as nice in MY garden" and "are they as hardy as advertised"... I have read this book cover to cover since I got it a few days ago--the author is outstanding, showing a true passion for gardening and gardening using geraniums.She is entertaining and explains each of the variations/hybrids simply and thoroughly.This is the first gardening book I have read and finally "gotten" the latin names, understanding the characteristics of each of 'these' parents produces offspring having 'those' features.I know that's not a hard concept, but sorting through garden catalogs, garden stores, etc. I guess I'd get jaded and set my planning aside for a while.Birgitte explains the features of each kind of geranium and their best uses and placement (will this one work in a rock garden or only woodland settings?), as well as having a great photo of most every flower and some of their leaves to show the many variationsand combinations.Many of the plants I have seen just recently on-line are included in this book, which made me pretty happy.I learned that Geranium 'Anne Folkard' may not survive a cold, damp winter unless I take extra care and shelter it a little, and G. pratense Midnight Reiter may not grow as fast as I would have liked it too to fill in the area where I wanted to place it.

After reading "Gardening with Hardy Geraniums", I am taking this book with me to the garden stores, with my slightly revised list, so if I see something else that calls out to me, I can look it up and know a heckova lot more than on the little plant tag.I wish more plant-specific books were more like this one--really interesting and informative without being just a list of plants with the same information on the plant tags.

Superb!
I already owned the well-known books on hardy geraniums by Trevor Bath / Joy Jones and Peter Yeo when this new book was published, so at first I hesitated a little before buying yet another book about this increasingly popular garden plant. I have not regretted buying it. I would't want to be without the other two books but the newcomer has a lot to offer: You will find many new cultivars that were unknown to the other authors; it's interesting to compare the experiences of someone gardening in Denmark, where climatic conditions are tougher, to those of English gardeners; there is a fascinating chapter on a leading Dutch breeder of geraniums; you'll find excellent chapters on cultivation and propagation, illustrated with useful pictures; there are 450 brilliant photographs, among them close-ups of flowers and leaves, so you can compare them handily, but also of whole plants and borders, so you get the "micro-perspective" as well as the "macro-perspective"; and, last not least, the author shows real passion when writing, very competently and wittily, about gardening with geraniums. If you are looking for a systematic and scientific monograph about cranesbills, you are better served with Peter Yeo's standard work (2nd edition), but if you are gardening and as crazy about geraniums as I am - then you can't do without this book! ... Read more

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Springtime is here, and Zinnia can’t wait to plant her seeds andwatch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, wateringher plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something tosprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear! With art justas colorful as a garden in bloom, young readers will enjoy watchingZinnia’s beautiful garden grow, and may even be inspired tostart one of their own. ... Read more

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Wonderful gardening book
My son has loved this book since he was 1 year old and is now 2.Although the story is targetted at an older child, he loves the pictures and the process of gardening, it also goes through the need for sunshine and rain for the garden to grow. In particular he loves to spot the mouse, worm, bird, cat and dog on each page.The text itself is a little long on each page for a young child, but we just read the first sentence and he seemed happy with this to get the gist of the book.He will definitely continue to grow into this book.A wonderful purchase for the budding gardener!

Will inspire children to want to garden
Monica Wellington, established author-illustrator has created another gem of a book in Zinnia's Flower Garden. This children's book chronicles a year in the life of a little girl's flower garden. Written for ages five and up, this book will have strong appeal for the budding green thumbs in your life. Several areas in this book are exceptional.

First, the language is beautiful! Children's books are known for their simple speech. While this book is easily understandable, Monica Wellington has created a story that sounds as pleasant as a flower garden is pretty. If you listen hard enough, you will surely hear some poetic devices beneath this lovely prose.

Second, the content of this book is unexpectedly rich. Zinnia's Flower Garden isn't just a story about a garden. It's also a child's instruction manual to creating such a garden. This book would be a great introduction to a gardening project with the little one in your life. While the storyline talks about creating a garden, the illustrations also include descriptions of cloud types, stages of germination, the life cycle of a butterfly, and a detailed description of the parts of a flower (we're talking stamen, pistil, stigma, etc.). Even a science teacher would be impressed by the amount of information contained in the illustrations of this book.

Overall, I found the visual appeal of this book to be mixed. The illustration is achieved by a collage of sorts with fabrics, photographs, and paper painted with gouche. While I loved the photographs, I found the painting to be over-simplistic and rather unappealing. However, this is actually a minor drawback as the book is rich in so many other ways.

Armchair Interviews says: Zinnia's Flower Garden is a book that can be brought out spring after spring--inspiring the next generation of gardeners! ... Read more

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Wild Rice-Sage Blossom Fritters, Guacamole-Stuffed Nasturtiums, Pasta with Daylily Buds and Mushrooms--Flowers in the Kitchen shows how 25 delicious edible flowers can be used in butters, vinegars, and salads as well as in showstopping appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Also included are a comprehensive chart of 50 edible flowers and a charming garden plan. ... Read more

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Lovely photographs, flowers you actually have in your garden
This isn't a book you'll enjoy just because the photographs are so pretty.They are, but the recipes are also practical and easy, and the flowers Ms Belsinger uses in her recipes are ones that you probably have even if your garden is just a simple one. The recipes range from easy main dishes (Pasta and Checken Salad with Thyme Blossoms) to charming desserts (Raspberries with Lavender Cream.)I've made Rose Petal Jam for years but her recipe is better than my traditional Sephardic one. There are only 30 recipes included in the book, but there's also a bibliography and index.It's worth the money andwould make an inexpensive wedding gift any bride would enjoy. ... Read more

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While gardeners may be happy enough with their gardens in spring and early summer, few feel so confident about prolonging the display. Thankfully, Late Summer Flowers shows how to extend the blooming season. By choosing plants that have a late flowering season, or offer such bonuses as attractive foliage, seedheads, or berries, it is possible to get the best from the garden in late summer and autumn. The book advises on companion planting and planting for color and texture, and includes detailed discussion of how to choose plantings for sun and shade, dry soil and damp, and for problem conditions such as heavy clay or light sand. ... Read more

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A much needed book on autumn flowers
I found this book written by an expert plantswoman on growing perennial flowers extremely worthwhile read. Good photos and down to earth comments on the subject of late flowering perennials. Excellent directory on the plants, and some very new plant introductions mentioned. Recommended.

Only in England
I should have known better. Anything called a "late summer flower" by an English author will be long gone in the Midwest. Ok if you live in Maine or seattle, I expect. ... Read more

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For the gardener-cook, herbs are a must, and edible flowers are a pretty addition to the landscape and the table. The species in this book are the most popular in use today. ... Read more

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Great Book
This is a really good book . I needed it for a class on Herbaceous landscape plants.This book is a good addition to any library.

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Why do gardeners start plants from seed instead of just buying a flat of seedlings from their local nursery? Necessity. Seedlings of unusual or exotic plants simply aren't available at garden stores, but they are available in seed. Then there's the cost factor. Afew packets of seeds are much cheaper than dozens upon dozens of seedlings. And finally there's the plants' health to consider. Plants grown from seed get a healthy start that can almost guarantee you a magnificent display in your garden. The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom will teach you everything you need to know to germinate and grow more than 500 types of flowering plants. For every plant listed you'll find precise information on whether it will do well in your part of the country; how to sow seeds indoors and outdoors; when to transplant indoor seedlings out in the garden; what light, soil, and spacing requirements are necessary; general plant care; when you can expect the plants to flower; how to encourage more blooms; and how to propagate your plants by cutting, division, layering, or detaching runners.

The book also features more than 500 full-color flower photographs. A quick-reference chart outlines bloom time, color, height, and site requirements for more than 1,000 species, making this book an indispensable reference for planning and planting fabulous gardens. ... Read more

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Flowers A-Z Seeds to Bloom
I very happy with The Gardener's A-Z guide to growing flowers from seeds to bloom. Now I learning all the names of he flowers in my yard and more.This book tells all.

A "Must Have"
This book is a "must have" for everyone who gardens. I have it on my potting bench for easy reference. It is very specific and easy to read while sowing seeds.

gardener717
My husband and I are trying to start some seeds this year.There are so many different varieties of flowers by seed then what you see in the garden centers.This book is a great reference book.

Excellent Reference - Easy to Use
This is an excellent resource!Over 500 pages of information, nearly everything I have looked up, including unusual and hard-to-find perennials and annuals, has been in this book.All plants are listed by their latin name, and Powell has included an easy index at the back of the book to look up the latin names under the common names.It's a really handy volume- each listing includes: brief description w/ page reference for a photograph included near the back of the book; the type of plant (hardy perennial, etc.), zones, flowering season; directions for sowing both indoors and outdoors, germinating time and requirements; transplanting information; care; combination ideas; warnings if the plant is toxic; and my favorite - how to propagate (i.e. by division, cutting, seed collecting, etc.).Also, any "tricks" for germination (like needing to soak seeds ahead of time), are also in the description.For anyone growing from seed, this is an excellent resource - much handier and more complete than many out there.

All You Need
I've been gardening for years but only recently started growing flowers from seed. This book has absolutely everything you need to plan and grow successfully. The entries are thorough but succinct, packing tons of info into a compact space. Every flower I've been interested in (100+) has been listed in here along with nice color photos. General information about seed starting and other methods of propagation in the beginning of the book make it a comprehensive reference for any type of gardening. Especially helpful are the special sections within the entries about caring for the plants. The author even includes suggestions for companion planting. All around a great reference for the beginner and experienced gardener alike. Oh and be certain to check out the appendix that concisely charts heights, hardiness, bloom time, color, etc. for all species. Makes planning your flower bed a breeze! ... Read more

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TERRIFIC book on perennial gardening!
I have found this to be the most helpful gardening book ever. Lots of great illustrations! It is highly informative, and the information is presented so clearly, including breakdowns like lists of "plants for moist soil," "most fragrant plants," etc.Along with all the carefully presented descriptions of landscape gardening in general, the book includes detailed descriptions and photos of many individual perennials and what they can accompany in your garden. ... Read more

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Jerry Baker is known as America's master gardener--millions ofwould-be gardeners have warmed to his folksy PBS appearances and madebestsellers out of TheImpatient Gardener and The Impatient Gardener's LawnBook. Like Baker's other books, Flower Power isinexpensive and accordingly short on pretty pictures, but long on goodadvice, simply presented. For example:

In spring, generously applywood ashes from your fireplace all around your perennials, severalinches deep. This will help to enrich the soil. You can also use drieddog food for the same purpose. It contains many of the same nutrientsfound in organic fertilizers, such as blood meal and bone meal.

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Helpful Information
Was interested in the author's hints on fighting garden pests (bugs, slugs, etc.)Some of the mixtures/applications not convenient/easy to mix and apply as I had hoped.

Flower Power
This is yet another book by Jerry Baker, the innovative gardener who uses everything from soap to beer to get his flowers growiong strong.The book is organized into sections that enable the reader to have a successful garden if they only take the time to read the book all the way through.But one can also jump around and find solutions to specific problems facing them in their own gardens.

Baker's writing style is down home common sense.He advocates using basic materials instread of mass produced herbicides or fertilizers to get gardens growing lushly.He doesn't say if his ways are more economical than using store bought materials (it's hard to justify the price of a 24 pack of beer only to put it all on your flowers), but he does offer up alternative to those who may not want to buy the potentially dangerous fertilizers and weed control chemicals.

This book covers almost everything!
Although there isn't an index entry for Jerry's various tonics and sprays, they're almost all there. As a Master Gardener, I appreciate his informal style, the ready availability of the products he suggests using, and thathe doesn't condescend in his choice of plants - this is more than abeginner's book. I have seen gardens enhanced by his methods, and theywork! ... Read more

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Sunapp
Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful pictures and detailed information.The author is obviously knowledgable on subject material.Information is well put together and easy to follow. Hopefully there will be another book published with other varieties not mentioned in this one.

Growing Heritage Plants
The journey began a long time ago and it's not yet over. We avoid using toxic chemicals in our gardens, we conserve water and we re-cycle organic waste to feed our plants. We are not that far away from re-discovering the flowering plants of our ancestors who grew, ate and utilized whatever nature provided.

Lawrence D Griffith studies period plants and researches their cultivation and use. If we are on the threshold of a trend to garden as our ancestors did then his work is prescient. His collaborator, Barbara Temple Lombardi is staff photographer for the Williamsburg Foundation. Together they have unveiled the intrinsic beauty and usefulness of a collection of plants many of us choose to ignore.

This is a beautifully illustrated documentation of the flowering plants cultivated and admired by early settlers of North America in general and Virginia in particular. It includes annual flowers, biennials plants, perennials and herbs.

Readers will discover a few surprises. Aquilegia Canadensis, Rudbekia fulgida, and Echinacea purpurea are plants native to North America, discovered by the settlers, incorporated into their gardens and still growing in our gardens today. On the other hand, the family of plants not native to North America, but introduced here by early settlers from Europe include Lychnis chalcedonica and Scabiosa atropurpurea.

Mr.Griffith has experimented with most, if not all, of the plants he describes in this book and conveniently encapsulates everything we need to know about each one in a boxed summary accompanying the text. That allows readers, not interested in the anecdotal history of each plant, to use this book as a "how to" guide for growing heritage plants. Conveniently, for the enthusiastic gardener who will follow the example set by the author, the book also contains a list of sources for purchasing heritage seed, with addresses in Canada, the US and the UK.

Gardeners who do not use a camera are always amazed by the beauty that nature photographers find in the mundane. When we walk along a rural road, we ignore the common milkweed growing by the wayside. It is ugly, boring and ubiquitous. Yet, in this book, the photographer has transformed Asclepia syriaca into a work of art. That's what I love about beautifully illustrated books on gardening. They allow us to see something old, as if it were new, for the very first time.
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Great Book.
Book was in excellent condition. I recommend this book to anyone having any interest in Horticulture.

Absotlutly Fantastic resource for flowers and herbs in early America!
This book is superbly written with some of the finest research by author Lawrence Griffith, and gloriously illustrated by photographer Barbara Temple Lombardi. Larry is not only a great writer but a great gardener as well! I would recommend a copy for yourself and your friends too.Flowers and Herbs of Early America ... Read more

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About the flowers
The Medieval Flower Book is a lovely hardcover book about various flowers with a medieval illustration or two for each one.The emphasis is on the flowers themselves, where and why they were grown, and how they were used, with full the medieval drawings as illustrations.Each flower gets a one or two page treatment with minimal text.It's a good gift book.

I'd like to compare this with Flowers in Medieval Manuscripts, by the same author, which is a paperback that shows how the flowers were used in manuscripts as decoration, or as instruction, and how they were drawn.I actually find this book to be the more interesting of the two, especially ifyou are into caligraphy or illustration.

I like both books.

Medieval Flower Book
It's a lovely book, and if it had been perfect I would have given it five stars; however, it arrived with a tear in the dust jacket.It was intended as a gift for an upcoming birthday, and was exactly the right gift for that particular individual.After looking through the book, I liked it so much that instead of returning it I decided to keep the torn copy for myself and purchase another one for the gift; however, since the fault wasn't mine, I didn't think I should have to pay shipping charges on the second copy.I e-mailed customer service twice, and never got a response.Time ran out, and I ended up having to give the damaged book as a gift anyway, but I wasn't happy about it. ... Read more

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'The short narrative explains the patience needed to grow things - a difficult concept for childen - while the glorious illustrations celebrate the natural world' JuniorGROW FLOWER GROW! Fran has found a flowerpot and, with her dog Fred, is determined to make whatever is inside it grow. So she decides to give the flower all her favourite foods - spaghetti, ice-cream, pizza - and needless to say none of these work - so Fran throws the flowerpot outside in disgust. Until one day, after some sun and some rain Fran and Fred go outside to a wonderful surprise! ... Read more

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A delightful book share!
I own this book and recently purchased it for my son's kindergarten classroom. I read it to the class because they were getting ready to plant flowers to be braught home on Mothers Day and it was the first day of spring! The children can relate to the things that Fran likes and tries to feed her flower! They all enjoyed the book and laughed many times. We talked about the illustrations when we turned the pages and they really liked the bright and beautiful colors used. It was FUN reading this book, it kept their interest and most of all it was great seeing the smiles on their faces!

Glow sunny mood while readind this book
Well, well, well.Surely the story is short for ages of 4 to 8.But it is an edifying one with wonderful episodes and illustration.As I can recall, this is the first book in which I find the illustrator changes a character¡¦s outfit throughout the book.Slowly flip the pages and you¡¦ll find the sun inside of you heart is shining when you see Fran and Fred go out of the back door and see the beautiful big flower.

Fran's Flower-FUN-FUN-FUN!
I bought this book the other day--for ME!I loved the illustrations and thought the story was fresh and fun! I, of course, shared it with my 4 year-old daughter, and she had me read it several times!It is now one of OUR favorites!

Beautiful illustrations, but short on story
The story is ok, but what I love about this book is the beautiful bright illustrations, a joy to look at and share with my children! ... Read more

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FTD, the largest floral company in the world, combines the fundamentals of floral design and care with the basic elements of interior design to offer all flower lovers (and that's everyone) the knowledge, inspiration, and confidence to live happily ever after with flowers.

Flowers are as much a part of our daily existence as holidays and the changing seasons. Flowers signal and celebrate all the major and minor events in our lives: in the home, flowers are as essential a decorating element as window treatments or floor coverings. But although everyone loves flowers, not everyone knows how to live with flowers-how to buy them, care for them, or display them.In Flower Style, home design and lifestyle author Pat Ross presents the fundamentals of choosing, arranging, and extending the life of flowers in your home. Whether you buy your flowers from a florist or a grocer or pick them in your yard, Flower Style shows how and where to place them for every season, occasion, and room of the house. Flower Style is the only flower book you'll need. ... Read more

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every gardener should have this
I have been gardening with perennials for years
but I've learned so many new methods from this book
I couldn't put it down. great money saving ideas
I have read it cover to cover

Great for the beginner
This book offers lots of helpful tips for the beginning gardener.The author includes many practical ideas for everything from planning and preparing the soil to dealing with common problems.The book also includes a number of his "famous" recipes for a variety of uses in your garden. ... Read more

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From the small, precious bridal bouquet to table centrepieces to garlands bedecking the reception hall, fresh flowers play a large part in creating a wedding's celebratory atmosphere. Now, Victoria, in its own inimitable, richly romantic, and lushly photographed style, demystifies the process-and eases the stress-of selecting those arrangements. Find out how to gather ideas and work with a florist; learn about the range of bouquet styles; consult the wedding flower checklist to be sure nothing is forgotten; and consider special extras that really make the day magic. Just pore through the photos to see floral enchantment in action. You'll see that flowers are key to the wedding's "look." Armfuls of wildflowers and rustic baskets filled with yellow tulips, for example, immediately call to mind a country wedding. Sometimes a single variety (perhaps pink roses) can establish the ceremony's "theme." With this priceless advice, the colours, fragrance, and beauty of your flowers will make the occasion just perfect. ... Read more