Books for budding home florists

Nothing says “welcome home” like a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers adorning a table near the entryway. Whether home decorators have a flower garden, buy from a florist or prefer to use synthetic blooms, most everyone can benefit from a floral touch around the home. Here are some books that provide a primer on flower arranging.

‘Everlastings’

By Bex Partridge

There is no need to worry about wilting with dried flowers, and this book explores the process of growing and drying flowers in detail before providing instructions for creating a variety of arrangements and decorations using dried blooms.

‘The Fine Art of Paper Flowers’

By Tiffanie Turner

No green thumbs are necessary to produce beautiful blooms with this book, which explains how to create paper flowers, including instructions for crafting lifelike imitations of various species, tips about working with paper and ideas for wearable projects.

‘Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden’

By Erin Benzakein

Those who hope to grow their own flowers can benefit from this book, which not only teaches readers how to care for cut flowers and arrange a few bouquets, but also provides tips for starting a flower garden and growing seasonal blooms.

‘Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers’

By Shozo Sato

A tradition dating back centuries, ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. This guide explains the history and styles of ikebana, as well as the tools and techniques beginners can use to craft their own awe-inspiring arrangements.

‘In Bloom’

By Clare Nolan

Providing a nuts-and-bolts primer on creating arrangements to suit one’s personal style, this guide serves up the basic rules of arrangements, including color considerations, using various types of blooms effectively and other helpful hints.

‘Wild at Home’

By Hilton Carter

Although this book deals with living indoor plants, rather than cut arrangements, the book includes plenty of tips for styling a home using lush greenery, including plant-care guides, inspirational photos and cool projects, such as a lamp terrarium.