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Petal Power

12 plants with personality to grow for garden and vase

Julia Atkinson-Dunn author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Koa Press Ltd

Published:22nd Feb '21

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A book to inspire starting a garden to feed your soul - indoors and out! Petal Power is written in reflection of Julia Atkinson-Dunn's own adventure as a beginner gardener, sharing a fun selection of flowering plants that can be grown in her homeland of New Zealand. It's the friendly volume she wished she could have got her hands on while still sussing out her perennials from her annuals. In addition to 12 plant profiles tested and photographed in her own garden, the book helpfully demystifies garden lingo and offers ideas for homegrown seasonal arrangements. The result is an invaluable guide, encouraging new gardeners to experiment further with confidence. Written with a casual, relatable tone, Petal Power provides a friendly partner in your flower gardening experience, effectively demonstrating the benefits of reconnecting with the seasons regardless of the size of your space. 'Patience is enforced by Mother Nature, the instant gratification of our modern lives blown out the window. There are no negatives, only a gentle opening of the eyes to find nature again, all on your own terms. Have a go!' - Julia Atkinson-Dunn.

NZ HOUSE AND GARDEN FEB 2021 ISSUE; Kiwi blogger Julia Atkinson-Dunn documents her own adventures as a beginner gardener in her first book. After discovering a passion for gardening, she couldn't find a picture heavy local guide aimed at beginners -so wrote and photographed her own. It's a book of two halves, beginning with a good digestible advice on types of plants, tools you'll need, plant care and design principles. But it's mostly given over to celebrating her 12 favourite plants which are largely whimsical such as cosmos, sweet peas and snapdragons. So you'd have to be a fan of this pretty style to get the most out of this book. It has lovely photographs and rounds out with a guide to picking and arranging, and has recommendations for other resources.

ISBN: 9780473559342

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

192 pages