Floraphile's Almanac
Floraphile's Almanac
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A striking visual guide to flowers, both common and rare, and the ways they shape our culture and everyday lives. Featuring the meanings, lore, and botanical history of 50 sensational species.
From wisteria to chamomile to magnolias and more, this lavishly illustrated book invites you to discover over 50 incredible flowers, including beloved favorites such as roses and dahlias and lesser-celebrated but no less lovely varieties like milkweed and dandelions.
Organized into five sections-The Icons, The Blossoms, The Healers, The Wild Ones, and The Oddities-entries detail a range of facts, including a flower's origin, etymology, and pollinators, as well as its pop culture and historical appearances, symbolism, potential uses in recipes and bouquets, and more! Browse these pages to gain insight into the meaning behind a second-date bouquet, learn about national and international flower-themed festivals, and deepen your connectionto the natural world.
Learn to put blooms to good use, too. Crafting ideas and recipes are featured throughout, including:
- How to make marigold dye or a southern magnolia wreath.
- Weaving your favorite florals into recipes, remedies, and rituals, such as a relaxing Strawberry Chamomile Cocktail or a rejuvenating Lavender Sugar Scrub.
- Crafting a dream pillow stuffed with milkweed floss to invite fairies into your dreams.
This ode to the botanical beauty all around us is a must-have for gardeners and flower enthusiasts. Brimming with beautiful artwork and endless floral inspiration, Floraphile's Almanac celebrates the joy, practicality, and magic that flowers bring into our world.
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Plant Care Instructions
So, you got a new plant. Now what?!
Find your plant from the list below, click on the photo, and learn all about it's light and water requirements.
| Green Plants | Flowering Plants | Holiday Collection | Seasonal Plants |
 Cacti & Succulents |
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 Spring Bulbs
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 Shamrock (Oxalis) |
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 Frosty Fern |
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 Kalanchoes and Calendivas |
 Amaryllis |
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 African Violet |
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 String Of Hearts/Pearls/ Dolphins/Turtles |
 Alberta Spruce |
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 Hoyas |
 Lemon Cypress |
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 Fiddle Leaf Fig |
 Cyclamen |
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 Philodendrons Monstera/Pothos/Finger
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 Rubber Plant |
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