{"product_id":"peonies-a-little-book-of-flowers-hardcover","title":"Peonies: A Little Book of Flowers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTara Austen Weaver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmily Poole\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis charming celebration of the peony reads like a \"very smart love letter to cultivating beauty\" and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Delightful...Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.\"\u003ci\u003e-The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite--or perhaps because of--their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. \u003cbr\u003eThis charming little hardcover book includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 60+ full-color botanical illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic botany and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeverything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eLike a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003ethe perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It's part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTARA AUSTEN WEAVER is a freelance writer, editor, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Butcher \u0026amp; The Vegetarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOrchard House: How a Neglected Garden Taught One Family to Grow\u003c\/i\u003e. Tara's food blog, \u003ci\u003eTea \u0026amp; Cookies\u003c\/i\u003e, established in 2006, was selected as one of the top 50 food sites in the world by both the \u003ci\u003eTimes of London\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e and has been featured on The Food Network, Saveur, Oprah.com, Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Reddit, and Bonappetit.com. She is a trained Master Gardener, Permaculture Designer, and Master Composter\/Soil Builder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmily Poole is a freelance illustrator, born and raised in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and is currently located in Eugene, Oregon. She has created work for the Teton Raptor Center, World Wildlife Fund Guyana, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.8 x 4.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767454368032,"sku":"9781632173621","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/13f5ad90a23e475c017ab511e2fd0da0.webp?v=1780311378","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/peonies-a-little-book-of-flowers-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}