Forcing flowers to stand up and do tricks is the old way of flower bouquets. That called for flying in blossoms from around the world. This book shows how to assemble floral combinations for colour, for fragrance, to express the essence of the season, for the dinner table, for the kitchen, and for the bookshelf.
A Pattern Garden gives us the tools for creating our own highly satisfying garden spaces. Easton identifies 14 garden patterns that she sees as fundamental to successful design and that will turn any landscape into a memorable and rewarding retreat. This book will help you identify what pleases you, and why, and provide inspiration and direction in the planting and layout of your own garden. Discussions of essential patterns, such as the creation of paths or the incorporation of water into the garden, are complemented by concrete advice about plant selection.