{"product_id":"the-picking-garden","title":"The Picking Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eGrow and gather cut flowers for homegrown arrangements all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers brighten rooms, lift spirits and connect us to nature. The Picking Garden shows how easy it is to bring that magic into everyday life - one seed, one season, one bloom at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow stunning flowers in every season - no matter where you live. A delightful, practical gift for gardeners, flower lovers and anyone who appreciates beauty. \u003ci\u003eThe Picking Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully illustrated guide to cultivating blooms year-round, from tiny balconies to spacious backyards. Learn when to sow, pick and replant your flowers so your garden never stops blossoming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing over 55 flower profiles, this book covers everything from seeds and seedlings to bulbs. Discover how to grow floral favourites like foxgloves, hydrangeas, Japanese windflowers, cosmos and more - plus how to mix-and-match them into gorgeous arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical, inspiring and accessible for all skill levels, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Picking Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal sowing and growing guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvice on vase selection and arranging bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips to make cut flowers last longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA planting chart for quick reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour inspiration and design ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflections on the symbolism and meaning of flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mhnsw.au\/collections\/the-illustrated-garden-series\" title=\"The Illustrated Garden Series Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Illustrated Garden Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardens are an endless supply of bounty. Many of our everyday needs can be met with a garden. This series works with authors and illustrators to offer practical information in an original package on how to cultivate, grow, pick, treat, heal, observe, preserve and learn from the garden. The series includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Kitchen Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Preserving Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Medicinal Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Picking Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJo Turner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was born with a passion for books and has had the great fortune to build a career doing what she loves: crafting knowledge and ideas into beautiful, accessible books for audiences around the world. She is the great granddaughter of a gardener from East Sussex, the granddaughter of a woman who grew and preserved fruit and vegetables to feed her large family, and the daughter of a passionate flower gardener and jam maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Russell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Australian artist and illustrator whose work draws inspiration from the natural world and the poetry of everyday life. Guided by curiosity and a love for detail, she delights in watching gardens change with the seasons or wandering the streets of a new city, recording it all in her colourful sketchbook. Through close observation and lyrical precision, she transforms the ordinary into the magical, inviting moments of wonder and reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJo Turner, illustrated by Rachel Russell\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished \u003cspan\u003eJuly 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardback\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e184\u003c\/span\u003e pages\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e190mm x 248cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN \u003cspan\u003e9781760762841\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Jo Turner","offer_id":59255314415697,"sku":"9781760762841","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/6464\/files\/the-picking-garden-cover.jpg?v=1774844641","url":"https:\/\/shop.mhnsw.au\/products\/the-picking-garden","provider":"Museums of History NSW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}