In Bloom: Growing, Harvesting And Arranging Flowers Clare Nolan Hardcover Edition Book

In Bloom Growing, harvesting and arranging flowers by Clare Nolan is a beautifully illustrated hardcover guide for gardeners, home stylists, and gift buyers who want to bring the scent and colour of a cutting garden indoors. Ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike, this book shows how to plan, grow and style cut flowers so you can pick stems from your garden to brighten a bedside vase or create a seasonal posy for friends. This edition is BRAND NEW and comes in Hardcover format. ISBN: 9780857833051. Clare Nolan pairs practical growing advice with creative arranging tips in a way that’s accessible and inspiring. With abundant, inspirational photography throughout, the book takes you step-by-step from choosing plants to match your garden and home décor, to laying out a cutting patch designed for continuous harvest. Whether you have a small urban plot, a cottage border or a dedicated cutting bed, Clare explains how to plan for a consistent palette of colour, texture and shape across the seasons. What’s inside Growing guidance: Plant selection, soil and site considerations, and timing so you know what to sow or plant for steady supply. Harvesting tips: When and how to cut stems for the longest vase life and best display. Cutting patch layout: Practical layouts and planning advice to make the most of your space. Arranging chapter: A full chapter dedicated to creating stylish homegrown arrangements—no complicated floristry techniques needed. Inspirational photography: Gorgeous images that illustrate planting schemes, bouquets and seasonal displays for real‑world inspiration. Clare Nolan brings credible editorial experience—formerly lifestyle editor of the Mail on Sunday’s YOU Magazine, with features in the Saturday Telegraph and the Sunday Times magazines—so the advice blends trusted journalism with hands-on horticultural know-how. She is also the author of Making a House Your Home (Kyle Books), reinforcing her practical eye for interiors and styling. Benefits at a glance Grow-your-own joy: Pick stems from your doorstep for instant colour and fragrance. Seasonal creativity: Learn to plan for colour and texture throughout the year. Save money and waste: Produce beautiful arrangements without buying cut flowers regularly. Accessible techniques: Create professional-looking displays without formal floristry training. Great for gifting: A thoughtful present for gardeners, new homeowners, teachers, or anyone who loves flowers. Whether you’re looking for a practical manual to improve your cutting garden, a stylish reference for home floristry, or a gift set for a flower-loving friend, In Bloom Growing, harvesting and arranging flowers by Clare Nolan is a trusted, beautifully produced resource. It’s perfect for bedtime browsing, practical weekend planning, or as a timeless keepsake on a coffee table—bringing the best of garden-to-vase living into everyday life.