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By: Zenaida Sengo(Author), Flora Grubb(Foreword By), Caitlin Atkinson(Photographer)
224 pages, 195 colour photos
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In Air Plants, Zenaida Sengo introduces the reader to the remarkable world of tillandsias, the easy-to-grow bromeliads that are striking in form, foliage, and flower. Air Plants provides expert advice on how to cultivate them in the home and showcases new, eye-catching uses for them, such as vertical gardens, and frame and wire gardens. Stunning photographs throughout showcase the work of a variety of gardeners, designers and craftspeople, inspiring readers to create their own tillandsia arrangements.
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Zenaida Sengo studied art in California, where she got her first start in nursery work at a large wholesale grower. She now works as the interior coordinator at Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco and she gives talks on tillandsias.
Out of Print
By: Zenaida Sengo(Author), Flora Grubb(Foreword By), Caitlin Atkinson(Photographer)
224 pages, 195 colour photos
"In every gardener's life, the road divides, providing a chance to let go of old snobberies and discover new delights. My heart leapt when I saw Air Plants [...] I gazed with no small lust in the heart at air plants perching in napkin rings, teacups or bull's horns, as styled by the book's artistic author."
– The New York Times Book Review
"Sengo offers fresh possibilities to people who love plants in their home but have little time, limited space, and a general disinclination toward plant care [...] Sengo's informative book offers creative ways to enjoy these quirky plants."
– Publishers Weekly
"A timely book for the genus Tillandsia, which seems to be popping up everywhere as of late, as the 'in' group of plants."
– Country Gardens
"This book, written by Flora Grubb Gardens' own Zenaida Sengo and photographed by the insanely talented Caitlin Atkinson, takes a deep dive into different varieties, care, and projects."
– Sunset
"A great introduction [...] Immerse yourself in the wonders of these deceptively simple showstoppers."
– Chicago Tribune
"Sengo dishes on the plant [...] sharing ideas for decorating with the low-maintenance, sculptural wonders. Sengo and photographer Caitlin Atkinson use their homes and the homes of friends to demonstrate how to turn the plants into the perfect accessory for any bright space."
– San Francisco Chronicle
"Zenaida Sengo may inspire you to add a little exotic flavor to your environs with these unusual plants."
– American Gardener
"This book covers all the basics of growing and crafting with the fuzzy, spiky, sculptural plants that are – bonus! – low-maintenance and soil free."
– Denver Life Magazine
"Step-by-step instructions along with color photographs will help you design a hard-to-kill arrangement, for yourself or gift giving."
– The Oregonian
"A truly handy and fun read, with clear, pretty photos and step-by-step how-to projects, this book is not only a guide on choosing and caring for air plants, but also gives us amazingly creative ideas on air plant crafting and design."
– BoingBoing
"A plant lover's dream."
– The Nest
