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"Growing flowers in pots is a charming and accessible way to enhance any space, from large gardens to small city apartments. Get the pots right, and your garden will take on a cheerful energy of its own. They are the bubbles in the champagne, the cherries on the cake, the final flourish that brings a beautiful garden to life. And with pots, there is one iron rule: more is more"--Provided by publisher.

Presents simple techniques for an early spring garden of color profiling 30 hardy annual flowers.

"Everything you need to know about the basics of growing lavender in different climates and conditions, for growers at any scale. Included is detailed information on how to grow and maintain healthy plants (including pruning, pest control, ecological cultivation strategies), the best species and varieties, how to harvest and preserve the flowers, recipes and crafts for each season, and information for growers who want to produce plants on a larger...

"Here's a quiet manifesto, both practical and personal, for the value of gardening. After all, gardens grow so much more than plants. The grow... Roots. Amid superficial routines and the inevitability of change, our efforts in the garden satisfy our longing to feel grounded and secure. Connection. Gardening is a shared experience, one that requires us to sacrifice our sense of self-reliance and let the outside in. Wholeness. As a garden grows and...

"This lavishly photographed book from renowned floral designer Ariella Chezar provides step-by-step instructions for 39 seasonal floral arrangements and projects that celebrate the splendor of flowers, the bounty of the changing seasons, and the wild beauty of nature in your home. Just as fruits and vegetables taste best when they are harvested locally and seasonally, flowers that are picked close to home and at their peak reflect a true connection...

"Flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler walks you from seed to colorful, long-lasting blooms in her signature sweet-as-pie style. From growing tips and tricks to how to process cut flowers for the longest vase life, this book includes it all. Lisa divides the growing season into two parts; one that focuses on cool-weather-loving cut flowers, and another that focuses on summer annuals that thrive in the heat. It's the perfect balance of inspiration and education"--...

Wildflower gardening information includes planting, maintenance and propagation, and garden types such as alpine rock, woodland, and seaside.

Instructions for planting and caring for annual flowers, including ideas for blending colors in the gardens.

"Covering basic planting and design principles that make the most of outdoor surroundings, this guide helps gardeners establish a unique nocturnal garden. Including chapters on night-scented and night-blooming plants, gentle mood lighting, water features, enclosures, and the use of color and sound to attract wildlife, this is the perfect starting place for gardeners attracted to the ethereal nature of a moonlit landscape, whether they are working...