Flower Garden Secrets: The Hidden Wonders of the World of Flowers Revealed

The flower garden is a beautiful spectacle with a history as long as human civilization. This book reveals secrets such as how daffodils can cure cancer and dementia, which flowers symbolize remembrance, and how plant hunters risked their lives to bring us our garden favorites. It also includes a selection of less well-known tips for successful growing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2024
Publisher: Rydon Publishing

The flower garden is a captivating realm that transcends mere beauty, harboring a multitude of secrets that unveil the splendor of its magnificent blooms and reveal a rich history intertwined with human civilization. In fact, no aspect of life remains untouched by the presence of garden flowers. This captivating book, a treasure for any gardener or plant enthusiast, delves into intriguing questions such as: How could daffodils possess the potential to cure cancer and dementia? Which flowers, symbolizing remembrance, were entombed alongside Tutankhamun in his tomb? How did a passion flower confuse the historical narrative of a Renaissance painting depicting the Madonna and Child? Which flowers did the Romans employ to eliminate their enemies? What is the record-breaking height attained by sunflowers, and how do they manage to orient themselves towards the sun from dawn to dusk every day? How did daring plant hunters risk their lives to bring us our beloved garden favorites through their relentless pursuit? Whether they are edible, medicinal, deemed auspicious or unlucky, or native to Britain or imported from distant lands to undergo extensive breeding, each flower chosen for inclusion in this book brings immense joy to plant lovers, encompassing the favorites of renowned figures like Shakespeare, Van Gogh, and William Morris, as well as flowers that symbolize various aspects of nations and profound emotions. While this book may not serve as a comprehensive gardening guide, it offers valuable insights for gardeners, including lesser-known tips for successful cultivation.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 138 x 180 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910821428