{"title":"Flowers \u0026 floral gardening","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-perennials","title":"Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Perennials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide from the experts of Kew Royal Botanical Gardens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagejournal.com\/tag\/perennials\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e are amongst the most widely used garden staples. They are the largest group of garden plants and offer magnificent diversity for every location from sun to shade. This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about perennials and wants to grow them successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagejournal.com\/tag\/soil\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e, light and maintenance. Every plant’s needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from Royal Botanic Kew Gardens offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles include:\u003ci\u003e Guide to Growing Bulbs, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thesagejournal.com\/products\/the-kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-herbs\"\u003eGuide to Growing Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thesagejournal.com\/products\/kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-vegetables\"\u003eGuide to Growing Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50111090753674,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/8415\/2202\/files\/Cover_images_-_Shopify_7.jpg?v=1788168786"},{"product_id":"flower-power","title":"Flower Power","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlower Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a bold and transformative guide that will change the way you think about garden design forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisionary plant advocate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagejournal.com\/tag\/jac-semmler\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJac Semmler\u003c\/a\u003e introduces a groundbreaking philosophy to create year-round wonder: a garden with layers of heroic and supportive plants and flowers; with textures and patterns; with resilience and delight – no matter the season or climate. This is not about following rules; it's about unlocking your vision and understanding the core creative elements of garden design to create plant-driven gardens of beauty that are truly your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a seasonal calendar of care, practical how-tos and innovative graphic guides that explore methods for composition and layout, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlower Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lights the way for gardens that flourish, change and captivate – all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--23152057778453__main-product\" class=\"shopify-section product-section spaced-section\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"MainProduct-template--23152057778453__main-product\" class=\"main-product section-template--23152057778453__main-product-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__outer product__outer--thumbs_aside slider_nothumbs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductInfo-template--23152057778453__main-product\" class=\"product__info-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about__accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about__accordion-description richtext__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eIf\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuper Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the ingredients list,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlower Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the recipe book. This is a practical and beautiful guide on how to layout and plan your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eRead excerpt: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagejournal.com\/stories\/a-garden-over-time-case-study-of-a-dry-garden-over-8-months-of-growth-and-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA garden over time | Case study of a dry garden over 8 months of growth \u0026amp; learning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bookreps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50111191810186,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/8415\/2202\/files\/Cover_images_-_Shopify_3.jpg?v=1788172062"},{"product_id":"the-floral-dream","title":"The Floral Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Floral Dream \u003c\/em\u003eis a practical and inspiring guide for New Zealand home gardeners who dream of growing their own cut flowers. 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From the flower field to the syling table, The After-hours Stylist’s Kate Williams takes you on a food and floral journey that celebrates the artistry in growing, gathering and sharing seasonal abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find creative ideas for floral arrangements, table styling and artistic touches. Wander through the flower field and shed, explore textural styling with flowers, ribbons and vessels, discover natural dye techniques, and enjoy a handful of simple, seasonal recipes. This book is filled with gentle inspiration to help you create moments of beauty at home and nurture your soul in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to life by Kate’s own photography and illustrations, \u003cem\u003eFloral Abundance\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of creativity, generosity and the joy of making meaningful things with what’s already around you – proving that creativity can be both fun and beautifully achievable for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead excerpt: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagejournal.com\/stories\/floral-abundance-how-canterbury-gardener-kate-williams-creates-her-flower-field-each-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Canterbury gardener Kate Williams creates her flower field each season\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--additional_information entry-content\" id=\"tab-additional_information\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bateman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50120254259338,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/8415\/2202\/files\/71.jpg?v=1788348112"},{"product_id":"aotearoa-in-bloom","title":"Aotearoa in Bloom","description":"\u003cp class=\"book-subTitle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA history, culture and practical uses of New Zealand's flowers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-subTitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-subTitle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-subTitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-subTitle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe puāwai, he kōrero. 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