Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard
Discover the growing community of Black floral experts leading the industry's new vanguard. Black Flora is the first book of its kind, offering a beautiful and necessary intersection of flowers, history, and community. Author and longtime gardener Teresa J. Speight unearths the floral legacies of the past and present, offering a vital source of inspiration for a new generation of plant lovers, artists, and entrepreneurs.
This book is a "homecoming"—a celebratory look at over 20 growers, florists, and designers from across the U.S. who share a deep reverence for nature and a commitment to innovation. Through insightful profiles and stunning photography, Black Flora showcases the diverse expertise of Black creators who are blooming exactly where they are planted.
Inside you’ll find:
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Contemporary Profiles: Stories of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs innovating in the world of flowers.
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Floral Legacies: A bridge between ancestral gardening traditions and the modern floral movement.
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Visual Inspiration: A lush showcase of floral expertise, perfect for gardeners, designers, and enthusiasts alike.
Discover the growing community of Black floral experts leading the industry's new vanguard. Black Flora is the first book of its kind, offering a beautiful and necessary intersection of flowers, history, and community. Author and longtime gardener Teresa J. Speight unearths the floral legacies of the past and present, offering a vital source of inspiration for a new generation of plant lovers, artists, and entrepreneurs.
This book is a "homecoming"—a celebratory look at over 20 growers, florists, and designers from across the U.S. who share a deep reverence for nature and a commitment to innovation. Through insightful profiles and stunning photography, Black Flora showcases the diverse expertise of Black creators who are blooming exactly where they are planted.
Inside you’ll find:
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Contemporary Profiles: Stories of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs innovating in the world of flowers.
-
Floral Legacies: A bridge between ancestral gardening traditions and the modern floral movement.
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Visual Inspiration: A lush showcase of floral expertise, perfect for gardeners, designers, and enthusiasts alike.