Author: Eileen Johnson
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423624203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
"Tropical flowers are often whimsical, seductive, and alien creatures." --Eileen W. Johnson Stunning, exotic and colorful tropical flowers are the shining stars in this stimulating look at tropical flower arrangements. Eileen Johnson and Felipe Sastre of FlowerSchool New York demonstrate how orchids, elephant ears, ginger, anthurium, and more fit into modern settings. Whether used in a penthouse, a bouquet for a bride, or as fireplace décor for Christmas, tropical flowers can be unexpected, fresh and stylish. With step-by-step instructions on how to create tropical floral arrangements, it's the perfect inspiration for styling unique works of art with these exquisite flowers. Eileen W. Johnson is the director of FlowerSchool New York, the leading school for learning how to arrange flowers in the Americas. Established in 2003, it has a variety of master florists instructing students in the various techniques, both traditional and cutting edge. Students come from all over the world to study in this Manhattan atelier. Johnson is also the author of The Art of Floral Arranging and Entertaining in the French Style. Felipe Sastre is a designer who has been teaching at FlowerSchool New York since its inception and has been a florist for more than twenty years, having done flowers for President Bill Clinton and for large venues such as the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City and the Plaza Hotel.
Tropical Flowers
Author: Eileen Johnson
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423624203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
"Tropical flowers are often whimsical, seductive, and alien creatures." --Eileen W. Johnson Stunning, exotic and colorful tropical flowers are the shining stars in this stimulating look at tropical flower arrangements. Eileen Johnson and Felipe Sastre of FlowerSchool New York demonstrate how orchids, elephant ears, ginger, anthurium, and more fit into modern settings. Whether used in a penthouse, a bouquet for a bride, or as fireplace décor for Christmas, tropical flowers can be unexpected, fresh and stylish. With step-by-step instructions on how to create tropical floral arrangements, it's the perfect inspiration for styling unique works of art with these exquisite flowers. Eileen W. Johnson is the director of FlowerSchool New York, the leading school for learning how to arrange flowers in the Americas. Established in 2003, it has a variety of master florists instructing students in the various techniques, both traditional and cutting edge. Students come from all over the world to study in this Manhattan atelier. Johnson is also the author of The Art of Floral Arranging and Entertaining in the French Style. Felipe Sastre is a designer who has been teaching at FlowerSchool New York since its inception and has been a florist for more than twenty years, having done flowers for President Bill Clinton and for large venues such as the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City and the Plaza Hotel.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423624203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
"Tropical flowers are often whimsical, seductive, and alien creatures." --Eileen W. Johnson Stunning, exotic and colorful tropical flowers are the shining stars in this stimulating look at tropical flower arrangements. Eileen Johnson and Felipe Sastre of FlowerSchool New York demonstrate how orchids, elephant ears, ginger, anthurium, and more fit into modern settings. Whether used in a penthouse, a bouquet for a bride, or as fireplace décor for Christmas, tropical flowers can be unexpected, fresh and stylish. With step-by-step instructions on how to create tropical floral arrangements, it's the perfect inspiration for styling unique works of art with these exquisite flowers. Eileen W. Johnson is the director of FlowerSchool New York, the leading school for learning how to arrange flowers in the Americas. Established in 2003, it has a variety of master florists instructing students in the various techniques, both traditional and cutting edge. Students come from all over the world to study in this Manhattan atelier. Johnson is also the author of The Art of Floral Arranging and Entertaining in the French Style. Felipe Sastre is a designer who has been teaching at FlowerSchool New York since its inception and has been a florist for more than twenty years, having done flowers for President Bill Clinton and for large venues such as the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City and the Plaza Hotel.
Tropical Flowering Plants
Author: Kirsten Albrecht Llamas
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9781604694710
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener's need for an accurate, practical guide. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy, the book is a rare work of scrupulous research -- and magnificent photography -- that will be as useful to the gardener as it is to the botanist.
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9781604694710
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener's need for an accurate, practical guide. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy, the book is a rare work of scrupulous research -- and magnificent photography -- that will be as useful to the gardener as it is to the botanist.
Diversity and Evolutionary Biology of Tropical Flowers
Author: Peter K. Endress
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521565103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
A unique account of the structure, biology and evolution of tropical flowering plants.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521565103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
A unique account of the structure, biology and evolution of tropical flowering plants.
Tropical Flowers Stained Glass
Author: Carolyn Relei
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486297804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sixteen full-page designs capture the splendor of such exotic blossoms as the passion flower, Chilean bell flower, the bird of paradise, peacock tiger flower, glory bush, Christmas pride, rose of China, crown imperial, more. For coloring book fans and flower lovers of all ages.
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486297804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sixteen full-page designs capture the splendor of such exotic blossoms as the passion flower, Chilean bell flower, the bird of paradise, peacock tiger flower, glory bush, Christmas pride, rose of China, crown imperial, more. For coloring book fans and flower lovers of all ages.
Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere
Author: Byron E. Martin
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603424652
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Enjoy fresh java brewed from your own coffee beans or juice from the orange tree growing in a sunny corner of your living room. Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants — in any climate! This straightforward, easy-to-use guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home. With plenty of gorgeous foliage, entrancing fragrances, and luscious fruits, local food has never been more exotic.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603424652
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Enjoy fresh java brewed from your own coffee beans or juice from the orange tree growing in a sunny corner of your living room. Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants — in any climate! This straightforward, easy-to-use guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home. With plenty of gorgeous foliage, entrancing fragrances, and luscious fruits, local food has never been more exotic.
Tropical Plants of Costa Rica
Author: Willow Zuchowski
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9781501763076
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
"This second edition is in a smaller format than the first, with additional photos and a new section on the Osa Peninsula. More than 800 photographs, taken in the field, show entire plants and closer views of flowers, fruits, and seeds. Pen-and-ink drawings depict botanical details. The text covers identifying characteristics, natural history, chemical properties, economic importance, medicinal uses, conservation, ethnobotany, and ecology"--
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9781501763076
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
"This second edition is in a smaller format than the first, with additional photos and a new section on the Osa Peninsula. More than 800 photographs, taken in the field, show entire plants and closer views of flowers, fruits, and seeds. Pen-and-ink drawings depict botanical details. The text covers identifying characteristics, natural history, chemical properties, economic importance, medicinal uses, conservation, ethnobotany, and ecology"--
Identify Common Tropical and Subtropical Ornamental Plants by Flower Colour
Author: Katharina Kreissig
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 366258817X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
This book is a practical, compact guide for the identification of common tropical and subtropical ornamental plants by flower colour. It is intended for anyone who is interested in plants and would like to get to know the attractive flowering plants of warm regions while travelling. Certainly everyone in a foreign country has at some point admired a particularly exotic flower and wished to know which plant it is. With appealing photos and comprehensible texts, this book provides the answer - quickly and easily. The author is an experienced tour guide and is regularly asked for eye-catching, ornamental plants on the way. She photographed the frequently requested plants and arranged them according to colour in this nature guide. This book is also suitable for beginners without previous botanical knowledge due to its illustrations and simple sorting.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 366258817X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
This book is a practical, compact guide for the identification of common tropical and subtropical ornamental plants by flower colour. It is intended for anyone who is interested in plants and would like to get to know the attractive flowering plants of warm regions while travelling. Certainly everyone in a foreign country has at some point admired a particularly exotic flower and wished to know which plant it is. With appealing photos and comprehensible texts, this book provides the answer - quickly and easily. The author is an experienced tour guide and is regularly asked for eye-catching, ornamental plants on the way. She photographed the frequently requested plants and arranged them according to colour in this nature guide. This book is also suitable for beginners without previous botanical knowledge due to its illustrations and simple sorting.
Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants
Author: Ahmed Fayaz
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9781742232904
Category : Tropical plants
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
A superb reference for anyone interested in the world's tropical flora.
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9781742232904
Category : Tropical plants
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
A superb reference for anyone interested in the world's tropical flora.
The Book of Bromeliads and Hawaiian Tropical Flowers
Author: Ronald W. Parkhurst
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781566473262
Category : Bromeliaceae
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781566473262
Category : Bromeliaceae
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Landscaping with Tropical Plants
Author: Monica Moran Brandies
Publisher: Sunset
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Design ideas; creative garden plans; cold-climate solutions.
Publisher: Sunset
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Design ideas; creative garden plans; cold-climate solutions.