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The pressed flower handbook : simple methods for connecting with nature and preserving the beauty of the garden through the seasons : grow, gather, press, create / Sarah Holland, Meadow and Thyme.

Summary:

This instructional guide introduces the craft of flower pressing through seasonal gardening practices and sustainable techniques. Drawing on her experience as a botanical artist, Sarah Holland provides guidance on selecting, gathering, pressing, preserving, and storing flowers and foliage. The book includes troubleshooting advice, creative projects using pressed plant materials, and discussions of floriography, mindfulness, and nature-inspired creativity. Illustrated with color photographs, it offers practical instruction for both beginning and experienced practitioners.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780760399828
  • ISBN: 0760399824
  • Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations (color) ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Beverly, MA, USA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2026.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Forever flowers -- The meadow and thyme garden -- Introduction to traditional flower pressing -- Selecting flowers -- Traditional flower-pressing guide -- Creating with pressed flowers -- Floriography: The secret language of flowers -- Seasonal inspiration -- Sustainability and mindful living.
Subject:
Pressed flower pictures.
Nature craft.
Floral decorations.
Genre:
Instructional and educational works.

Available copies

  • 4 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Marion Library 745.92 HOL (Text) 37810460010365 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 08/17/2026