{"product_id":"peonies-a-little-book-of-flowers-9781632173621","title":"Peonies: A Little Book of Flowers","description":"\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614591062290,"sku":"9781632173621","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f31ebfe3-a2a8-4a69-9264-8f423b942169.jpg?v=1732451335","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/peonies-a-little-book-of-flowers-9781632173621","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}