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.
"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. . . Each book includes snappy discussions of
the origins of the species, cultivation techniques and suggestions
for display. The charm lies in Poole’s art. . . there’s a
distinctly retro appeal to the watercolors here, which slow you
down to linger over crinkled petals and bombshell flower heads.
These books don’t pretend to be encyclopedic; rather, Weaver is
discerning in her choices."
—New York Times
"In 'A Little Book of Flowers,' a new series of single bloom
titles, author Tara Austen Weaver weaves together basic botany and
culture. Each posey-size volume reads like a very smart love letter
to cultivating beauty. . . Charming illustrations by Emily
Poole and numerous quotes tug at our horticultural heartstrings,
while a serviceable glossary and resource section at the back of
each book indulge our yearning to grow more flowers and deepen our
knowledge of the natural world."
—Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine
"If the words "hidden gem" make you sit up and pay attention, this
just may be the perfect book for the nature lover on your
list!...It’s a must for flower fans. If you wanted to give a lavish
gift, pair this with a fresh flower subscription."
—Modern Mrs. Darcy
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