Growing Heirloom Flowers: Bring the Vintage Beauty of Heritage Blooms to Your Modern Garden
by Chris McLaughlinPublisher: Cool Springs Press (May 8 ,2018)
ISBN-10: 0760359393
ISBN-13:978-0760359396
How is it possible to
present so much valuable information in one book with so much ease and
flare? Chris McLaughlin. That’s how. “Growing Heirloom Flowers” is not too long and not too short. It is an easy read yet is packed
with so many lessons. I expected to learn about a variety of heirloom flowers (including
some history about them and how to grow them), and indeed I did. McLaughlin also included some precious and memorable stories associated with their past. She provides
expert knowledge, yet her voice is light and fun. The bonus that came as a
delightful surprise to me were the easy “how-to” lessons: such as how to make rose water, how to make
flower crowns, how to make floral arrangments, how to dry flowers, and so on.
“Growing Heirloom Flowers” is an heirloom flower history book, dictionary, a resource book
of tips and suggestions, and a book of humor as well. And don’t make the
mistake of thinking it’s only for heirloom flower growers. If you like hybrids,
you’ll still find this book fascinating and useful, and you’ll love McLaughlin's style. This
will be a go-to book in my library for years to come.
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