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Jane Packer's
Flowers

Jane Packer
Conran Octopus
Distributed by Reed Publishing
$NZ29.95

YOU don't need to be a professional florist to enjoy creating floral arrangements using fresh flowers from your own garden, and this compact book of inspirational ideas is a good place to start.

Based in London, Jane Packer is one of the world's leading florists. Her bouquets are always surprising, even though many are also extremely simple - such as this charming collection of old glass bottles with spiky sea holly and spires of pink veronica.

Flowers is divided into four chapters: chic City style; natural Country arrangements; ocean-inspired Sea bouquets; and clever ideas for special occasions in the Garden.

This is lovely little book to dip into achievable floral fun.

Reproduced with permission from the former Weekend Gardener magazine. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the RNZIH