# Peonies: A Little Book of Flowers - Hardcover

by **Tara Austen Weaver** (Author), **Emily Poole** (Illustrator)

**This charming celebration of the peony reads like a "very smart love letter to cultivating beauty" and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (_Seattle Times_).**

"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."_\-The New York Times_

Peonies 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.  
This charming little hardcover book includes:  

-   60+ full-color botanical illustrations
-   basic botany and history
-   everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden
-   tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers
-   quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers

Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers**\--**the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It's part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.

### Author Biography

TARA AUSTEN WEAVER is a freelance writer, editor, and author of _The Butcher & The Vegetarian_ and _Orchard House: How a Neglected Garden Taught One Family to Grow_. Tara's food blog, _Tea & Cookies_, established in 2006, was selected as one of the top 50 food sites in the world by both the _Times of London_ and _The Independent_ 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.

Emily 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.

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 6.8 x 4.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 01, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 14.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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