Based on her many years' experience with the plant world, expert floral designer and master florist Rita Van Gansbeke demonstrates in this book the essence of flower arrangement. Nature, gardens, and seasons are a constant source of inspiration in her work. Every lover of floral art will marvel at here striking, pure creations, made from roots, stalks, branches, leaves, grasses, filaments, flowers, fruits and seeds.The arrangements, for many occasions, are clearly described by floral art author Patricia De Corte and lavishly illustrated with atmospheric pictures by photographer Isabelle Persyn. Thanks to detailed step-by-step examples and plenty of practical tips, you are ready to try your hand at flower arranging yourself!