{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-cut-flowers-what-flowers-to-buy-when-to-buy-them-and-how-to-keep-them-alive-longer-paperback","title":"The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers: What Flowers to Buy, When to Buy Them, and How to Keep Them Alive Longer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCalvert Crary\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBruce Littlefield\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you've ever had (and a few you didn't know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of more than 140 different varieties of commonly available cut flowers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers \u003c\/i\u003edives deep into the world of fresh-cut flowers, featuring unique entries for 143 different varieties of commonly available cut flowers that readers can buy at their local grocery store or flower market. Each flower entry offers authoritative tips for conditioning methods (eg­-cut flowers should never be put near fresh fruit because fruit produces ethylene gas which will shorten the flowers' life), as well as scientific and common names, best seasons for buying (eg--lilies in spring, dahlias in summer) and fascinating facts about each bloom. An introductory section offers basic tips for styling arrangements at home, and for keeping flowers hydrated and alive for as long as possible. By the time readers are done flipping through the pages of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, which features more than 150 gorgeous color photographs of flowers, they'll be experts in the field!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalvert Crary \u003c\/b\u003eis the Executive Director of FlowerSchool New York and FlowerSchool Los Angeles. After over a decade as a professional photographer, shooting mostly lifestyles and fashion, Calvert made the transition to floral entrepreneur in 2006. Having opened and successfully run three flower businesses in New York City simultaneously, he not only knows his way around the camera but the cut flower world as well. Calvert has trained and coached many students on how to open shops and reorganize existing floral businesses into thriving careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Littlefield \u003c\/b\u003eis a best-selling author, lifestyle expert, and arbiter of American fun. Hailed as a \"lifestyle authority\" by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and as a \"modern day Erma Bombeck\" by NPR, he is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e and has appeared on NBC's \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show, CBS's \u003ci\u003eEarly Show\u003c\/i\u003e and ABC's \u003ci\u003eThe View\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as MSNBC, \u003ci\u003eRachael Ray\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Better Show\u003c\/i\u003e. He has authored 18 books, including \u003ci\u003eGarage Sale America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMerry Christmas, America!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAirstream Living\u003c\/i\u003e, critically-acclaimed adventures in Americana. His \u003ci\u003eBedtime Book for Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book written with words dogs understand and kids love to read. He is also the co-author of six \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers with well-known personalities, including \u003ci\u003eUse What You've Got\u003c\/i\u003e (with \u003ci\u003eShark Tank\u003c\/i\u003e mogul Barbara Corcoran), \u003ci\u003eMy Two Moms\u003c\/i\u003e (with civil rights advocate Zach Wahls), and \u003ci\u003eThe Sell\u003c\/i\u003e (with Bravo star Fredrik Eklund.) Follow him @brucelittlefield and visit www.brucelittlefield.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.9 x 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 October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764486766880,"sku":"9780762483280","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c2c49609f1de85352d3c2ab2a5838868.webp?v=1780249755","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-cut-flowers-what-flowers-to-buy-when-to-buy-them-and-how-to-keep-them-alive-longer-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}