A Flower A Day

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This, at first glance, is an observation of flowers – but its more than that – this book talks about their meanings, their history, their names, where they can be found. Here are also the cheerful Mexican marigolds bedecking urban graveyards, delicate sakura blossoming along Japanese avenues, spectacular tropical vines hanging in the Philippine rainforest, and flamboyant wildflowers carpeting meadows across Europe, showcasing the amazing variety of the natural world.

Please do ask me again next spring and I promise to spill thebeans for you then and reveal everything, watch this space! Whether you're a keen gardener, love cut flowers or just have a passing interest in floral life, this is a captivating book to enjoy every day of the year.Some 365 stunning photographs and works of art offers the most beautiful collection of flora images in one place. Discover the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million years ago at the time of dinosaurs, and the specific perfumed rose that covers the land around Grasse in France. She spent five years as a botanical horticulturist at Kew Gardens and holds both the Kew Diploma and a degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art.

Read about the powerful medicinal elements of manuka bush flowers and the inspiration behind William Wordsworth’s “host of golden daffodils. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but also the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric, and historical stories behind them. And Miranda certainly knows her stuff, having studied at Kew and now in her role at Gardener’s World Magazine.Both an enjoyable read and full of interesting facts … Miranda … knows her plants and weaves fascinating stories around them. A Flower A Day’ brings together a sublime collection of florals from around the world for us to enjoy, without even needing to go anywhere! This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this collection is a celebration of flowers and their special place in both the natural world and our culture.

The English Heritage garden is currently undergoing a 20-yearrestoration project, and history buffs enjoy visiting the site as it boasts 300 years ofgarden history including work by Capability Brown. I’ve spoken to horticulture studentsbefore about the benefits of gardening and writing hybrid work, it can be really usefulto have a bit of both going on, and help you keep well connected with otherhorticulturists and gardens.Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. I use the word illustrations loosely because between these pages we’re treated to drawings, photographs, paintings and a multitude of other works to further illustrate the meaning of flowers to Miranda and us all. Just an hour out of London, the grandeur of the 95 acres of formalgarden, huge parterres, manor house and incredible iconic views attracts attentionfrom all the must-see period dramas, such as The Crown and Bridgeton which arefilmed there.