The Flower Recipe Book: 100 Magical, Sculptural, Seasonal Arrangements Hardcover – Illustrated, 2 April 2013

Great simple ideas for flower arranging

It shows the most common flower types + some arrangements. I found it particularly helpful, that it advises how to prepare the steam before arranging so the flower remained fresh as long as possible.

Can't believe no one did this before - it's so obvious. Actual 'recipes' for beautiful flower arrangements: - 'Take 2 tulips, 1 sprig of fern and just add water! (no - that's not actually one of them, but it IS that simple.) Gives just enough technical information too on tools and best uses of different flowers to inform the novice and remind the more expert. It is American, and this can jar occasionally, but the premise is so straightforward and clearly expressed that it really doesn't affect its usefulness.

Nice little flower recipe book. Very easy to replicate nothing is too difficult. I’d say this is for beginners in floristry. Lovely photos With easy to read print and easy instructions on how to make the arrangements.

I absolutely love this book. As a total novice it is exactly what I need. It gives you a list of flowers and floristry tools to buy, and then talks you through step by step how to put your arrangement together. All the arrangements are beautiful, very current and perfect for a rustic / boho / relaxed style. My favourite purchase this year.

Beautiful photography, colour palettes and compositions. I bought this to use as a reference book for a watercolour class, but I love it for gardening inspiration and flower arranging tips too!

Given to a friend as a birthday present - she and family loved it!

This book also set out the arrangements like a recipe and instructed you on the pronunciation of the flower and the available colours which I felt the person interested in this book would have already known. It has a good section on techniques.