Lilacs
Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden
$40.88
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
19 April 2022
Summary
Gorgeous bouquets in shades of purple, lavender, blue, white, and pink flood your memory with the heady scent of grandmother’s garden.
This seventh book in the Gibbs Smith flower series is filled with the perfume of love and memories of home. Lilacs are frequently associated with the Easter holiday, which occurs during the peak of its bloom time. Lilacs have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history; Impressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet both made famous p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781423661306 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1423661303 |
| Author: | Naomi Slade, Georgianna Lane |
| Publisher: | Gibbs M. Smith Inc |
| Imprint: | Gibbs M. Smith Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 19 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 27g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 248mm |
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Critics Review
”… a jaw-dropping piece of literature due to Slade’s elegant and informative language, as well as Lane’s incredible photography. This book would be perfect for anyone seeking to learn more about the history of lilacs, the differences in each variety, and how to care for them in the garden. I would highly recommend this book to any gardener (beginner or otherwise) and anyone who loves gorgeous flowers!“–Tori Vandergriff “Washington Gardener Magazine”
”… if you’re thinking of planting [lilacs], you’ll want to consult this comprehensive new book …“–Jane Berger “Garden Design Online”
“A lavish and practical study of this fabulous and essential part of the spring season.”–William Tomicki “ENTREE”
“With her latest book, Georgiana Lane has created a stunning homage to the flower …. Her photography offers an immersive experience of this springtime flower, wonderfully complimented by text from gardening writer Naomi Slade. A wonderful way to celebrate these fleeting flowers all year long.”– “My French Country Home”
Naomi Slade
Naomi Slade
Naomi Slade is a well-known journalist and photographer specializing in gardening, environment, and lifestyle. A biologist by training, naturalist by inclination, and with a lifelong love of plants, she contributes regularly to a range of British publications including The English Garden and House and Garden. She is the author of Hydrangeas and Dahlias. She lives in the UK.
Georgianna Lane
Georgianna Lane is a floral, garden, and travel photographer whose work is sought for books, calendars, and more. Her work has been featured in Country Living, House Beautiful, Flower, Romantic Homes, and Victoria. She is the photographer of the complete Beautiful Varieties for the Home and Garden series. She lives in Paris.
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