Author Biography

Naomi Slade is a well-known journalist and photographer specializing in gardening, environment, and lifestyle. A biologist by training, naturalist by inclination, and with a lifelong love of plants, she contributes regularly to a range of British publications including The English Garden and House and Garden. She is the author of Hydrangeas and Dahlias. She lives in the UK.Georgianna Lane is a floral, garden and travel photographer whose work is sought for books, calendars, and more. Her work has been featured in Country Living, House Beautiful, Flower, Romantic Homes and Victoria. She is the photographer of the complete Beautiful Varieties for the Home and Garden series. She lives in Paris.

Review

"With her latest book, Georgiana Lane has created a stunning homage to the flower .... Her photography offers an immersive experience of this springtime flower, wonderfully complimented by text from gardening writer Naomi Slade. A wonderful way to celebrate these fleeting flowers all year long."-- "My French Country Home" (5/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
"... a jaw-dropping piece of literature due to Slade's elegant and informative language, as well as Lane's incredible photography. This book would be perfect for anyone seeking to learn more about the history of lilacs, the differences in each variety, and how to care for them in the garden. I would highly recommend this book to any gardener (beginner or otherwise) and anyone who loves gorgeous flowers!"--Tori Vandergriff "Washington Gardener Magazine" (6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
"A lavish and practical study of this fabulous and essential part of the spring season."--William Tomicki "ENTREE" (5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM)
"... if you're thinking of planting [lilacs], you'll want to consult this comprehensive new book ..."--Jane Berger "Garden Design Online" (3/18/2022 12:00:00 AM)

Long Description

Gorgeous bouquets in shades of purple, lavender, blue, white, and pink flood your memory with the heady scent of grandmother's garden. This seventh book in the Gibbs Smith flower series is filled with the perfume of love and memories of home. Lilacs are frequently associated with the Easter holiday, which occurs during the peak of its bloom time. Lilacs have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history; Impressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet both made famous paintings depicting the beauty of lilacs. Lilacs are ubiquitous both within curated gardens and in the wild. They became a popular garden flower choice in the eighteenth century, particularly across North America, and lingering shrubs and blooms in the wild are a telltale indication of where earlier dwellings might have stood. Naomi Slade's Inspirational commentary with no-fuss gardening notes shows that anyone can grow lilacs in a garden, container, or pot. Georgianna Lane's exquisite photos feature more than 60 varieties -- from Common Lilac Syringa, or French Lilac 'Romance' to Madame Lemoine, and many more. Colours range from purple, pink, and burgundy to white and yellow.

Review Quote

"With her latest book, Georgiana Lane has created a stunning homage to the flower .... Her photography offers an immersive experience of this springtime flower, wonderfully complimented by text from gardening writer Naomi Slade. A wonderful way to celebrate these fleeting flowers all year long."

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