Jane Packer's Guide to Flower Arranging: Easy Techniques for Fabulous Arranging

Jane Packer is one of London's most sought-after florists and also runs celebrated flower schools in London, New York, and Tokyo.

In this irresistible book, Jane covers the same ground as in her four-week career course, here divided into three sections. Flowers to Give teachers all the techniques needed to make a variety of floral gift. Flowers for the Home covers vase arrangements of all shapes and sizes. Flowers for Celebrations offers all the necessary know-how for party flowers, festive wreaths, table arrangements, and beautiful wedding flowers. Lovely photographs of the finished creations are accompanied by step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. This book distils all Jane Packer's expertise and style into one volume, and imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike.

-  More than 25 glorious step-by-step projects, with a wealth of other original ideas to make the perfect floral arrangement.
-  Professional tips and techniques for choosing, conditioning, and caring for beautiful flowers. 
-  An essential sourcebook for amateur and professional flower arrangers alike.

About the Author

Jane Packer is one of the world s foremost floral artists, renowned for her fresh, unpretentious style. She established Jane Packer Flowers in 1982 and in 1990 opened her first flower school in London. In 2004, Jane launched  janepacker.com, delivering her trademark arrangements nationwide. She has outlets in London, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kuwait City. Jane s range of five floral fragrances was launched in October 2010, with a range of matching home fragrance candles to follow in Spring 2011. She is also the author of Jane Packer at Home with Flowers, also published by Ryland Peters & Small.