Bloom Zoom: Suggested Flower and Gardening Books

This inspired collection of recipes for every course in each season will put healthful, flavorful, delicious dishes on your dining table year-round. From the sweet peas of spring and the luscious stone fruits of summer to the hearty root vegetables of fall and the bright citrus of winter, this indispensable cookbook will guide you at the market and in the kitchen.

The cofounder of The Cook's Gardenseed catalog inspires gardeners to plant their own heirloom gardens through twelve themed designs and offers 55 recipes for delicious entrees, sides, drinks and desserts that can be made from the items grown.

The first children's cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids, serves up kid-friendly vegetarian recipes that are quick, easy, and fun to make.

Erin Gleeson made her dream a reality when she left New York City and moved into a tiny cabin in a California forest in order to be closer to nature. The natural beauty of her surroundings and the abundance of local produce serve as the inspiration for The Forest Feast, based on her popular blog.

In clear and logical terms, Judith Blacklock has turned hands-on lessons into written word. Illustrated with hundreds of beautiful color images and helpful line drawings, this book will enable you to create glorious floral designs with ease and enjoyment.

A master floral designer who has appeared in numerous magazines, and who is known for her hands-on flower workshops at FlowerSchool New York, presents this lavishly illustrated guide to creating a vast array of floral projects, for all skill levels, that will enhance any surrounding with abundant beauty.

Guide to planning, planting and maintaining home flower gardens. Provides instructions for styling displays for the home and for gifts.

Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi offers a detailed tutorial on her tricks of the trade.

Crary offers a hands-on, comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of flower arranging. Using step-by-step instructions, he covers a wide range of topics, from where and how to buy the best flowers, to pairing your flowers with the right vase for maximum effect. Even the greenest at-home arranger will learn how to create gorgeous bouquets!