FINALIST FOR THE CHARLOTTE MEW PRIZE The speakers in this chapbook honor our clumsy, loving, mysterious relationship to the natural world-to fox, horse, and spider. A deceased mother returns to her daughter, in a dream, to say, \"stop/ wasting time.\" As if in response, one narrator declares that she sleeps \"in a cramped bedroom/ with my lover and two dogs.\" Violence and loss prompt thoughtful lyrics on navigating grief. -Robin Becker, judge of the Charlotte Mew Prize and author of The Black Bear Inside Me In Jean A. Kingsley's moving collection Low-water's Edge, nature itself comes to a full stop to listen to a world in the throes of constant change. Be it personal or global, here are the bruises and scars that accumulate on body and soul over a lifetime spent negotiating the daily vicissitudes of danger and beauty, love and loss. From the vast patchwork of a night sky to \"dark birds that cannot fly\" and the almost stifling intimacy of a backyard that whispers \"tend to me, tend to me\" these poems invite the reader into the endless dance of life and death where \"Somewhere brown cows bow to no one/while a mourner idly adjusts her veil.\" -Tina Schumann, author of Praising the Paradox, Requiem, and A Patrimony of Fugues Low-water's Edge is a fascinating amalgam of disparate ideas that forms a complete universe of the author's travails and hard-won truths. Honest and raw, Kingsley's poems weave together nature and nurture into a world where grief and happiness stand side-by-side. -Kate Carroll de Gutes, author of Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Private use only ! If you want the illustrations for commercial use or in larger, or custom versions, look in 'Botanical Art (Singles)' or make an enquiry. A beautiful collection of 59 botanical medicinal herbs. The illustrations were found in an old book from the 1760s that lists some of the most important plants in botanical medicine. An important part of the illustrations is the descriptive text that tells about the herb shown. The text is beautifully written and is in English. This is pack 1 of 2. The medicinal herbs in this pack are: adders tongue alkanet almond tree apricot arsmart asarabacca asparagus balaustine bilberry bush black and red cherries black hellebore black thorn brooklime bugle burnet butchers broom chast tree clivers clowns all heal common box tree common broom common chickweed common cudweed common fennel common germander common hyssop common ivy common melilot common mezereon common peach common primrose common rosemary common southernwood common wall flower common wood-betony common yellow flowerd toad flax corn blue bottle costmary cuckow flower cultivated olive currants cypress tree damask rose deadly night shade dittany of crete dyers weed eyebright female lime tree fig fleabane flixweed fluellen fraxinella garden cresses garden cucumber garden dill garden radish garden rue garden thyme The illustrations in this package are scaled to around 3000 x 5103 pixels +/-, and are therefore best suited for prints, smaller to midsize posters, decoupage, mugs etc. Do you love botanical plant illustrations, then here you have a unique opportunity to print countless number of beautiful plant artwork, for wall decorations in your home or office. Please, this is a very large suite at a very low price, so if your colleagues, friends, etc. want to enjoy these elegant works also. Then consider if they could buy their own versions themselves, this gives them their own right with their own downloads, and it also gives me the energy and support to do even more beautiful artwork for all of you. Made for printing, decoupage, fabric transfers, stamps, papercrafts, your own old timer graphics, scrapbooking, cards & party printable designs and more. Graphic digital file for download, photographed from old book books and other publications. All my digital files are taken from old books and other illustrations and to preserve a level of authenticity, my products are kept as close to the original as possible. However, with those exceptions that I for the reason of quality, have cleaned the background and enlarged the element. * INSTANT DOWNLOAD: When you place an order, you will instantly be able to download, either at this page or at download link in email that will be send to you at order. REMEMBER: At any doubt about permits and licenses, please contact me and I will help you!
"Momordica, vulgo Balsamina Balsam oepffel" This woodcut comes from the Czech edition of the "Herbarium Bohemiae " ca. 1590.A wonderful addition to a botanical collection! Czechish Text on reverse side.Hand coloring. Original antique print On the reverse side is Czechish text about Momordica. Small parts of outside ma
Today, August 2nd ... Mulberries. My old, long deceased friend Samuel Pepys ate them on this day in 1662. His diary note reminded me of them: ‘I to Captain Cocke's along with him to dinner, where I find his lady still pretty, but not so good a humour as I thought she was. We had a plain, good dinner, and I see they do live very frugally. I eat among other fruit much mulberrys, a thing I have not eat of these many years, since I used to be at Ashted, at my cozen Pepys's.’ I thought of eating the berries, which made me think of silkworms eating the leaves, which reminded me of the old recipes I have seen which specify a silk strainer. It is difficult to imagine nowadays, but silk was once a very useful kitchen appliance. Think yourself back to the days before blenders and supermarkets. Think yourself into the position of cook in a fine household. You are required to make the finest white bread for your delicate Mistress or toothless Master, the nurse is insisting on lump-free gruel for the Little Darlings, and there is a pound of cinnamon quills waiting patiently to be rendered into fine powder for the Christmas frumenty. What is a cook to do? Use an old-fashioned strainer, sieve, colander, tamis, or whatever other-named filtering and pureeing device is available (and depending on whether the job is to remove lumpy bits or produce a fine powder or a smooth paste) along with a lot of that other old-fashioned ingredient – elbow-grease – that’s what a cook would do. The only strainers with specific purposes that are in common use now are flour sifters and tea strainers, but one upon a time there were fish-strainers, gruel strainers, punch strainers (cant have citrus seeds in the punch, can we?) and wine strainers (I’m not sure what these strained out – sediment I suppose) and perhaps others that I havent heard of. All sorts of tools have been used over the centuries to perform these filtering jobs – bowls with holes, mesh made from wire, or horsehair or pig bristle, and of course - woven fabric. A ‘bolt’ of fabric is a familiar term, and it comes from ‘boulting’ or sifting crushed grain through progressively finer fabric to produce various grades of flour. Old recipes mention ‘straining cloths’ of wool, linen, lawn or just ‘cloth’ – and they must have been a real chore to clean for re-use. Flour mills eventually came to use silk for the finest flour, and the ‘boulting’ cylinders came to be called ‘silks’. By the mid-seventeeth century, silk strainers became widely used in household kitchens and allowed very fine powder or very fine puree. In this delightful recipe, from Charles Elmé Francatelli who was briefly the chef to Queen Victoria, both the mulberries and the silk are used, which is nice, I think. The second recipe is nice too. Mulberry Water. Bruise a pound of mulberries with six ounces of rough sugar; add a pint of water, mix, and filter through a silk sieve. This most refreshing drink, which contains very little acidity, is an excellent febrifuge, and is also good for sore throats. [The Cook’s Guide; Francatelli; 1863.] Essence Of Orange For Wild Fowl. Chop two shalots and put them into a small stewpan with the rind of an orange, quite free from the white or pith, and a little chopped lean of raw ham and cayenne pepper, moisten with two glasses of port wine and a little strong gravy ; set the essence to simmer gently on the fire for about ten minutes, then add the juice of the orange with a little lemon juice, and pass it through a silk sieve. [The Cook’s Guide; Francatelli; 1863.] Tomorrow’s Story … San Francisco dining, 1920. Quotation for the Day …. A clever cook, can make good meat of a whetstone. Erasmus
Dandelion plant, instant digital download print. Vintage-inspired cream textured background. Vintage/antique public domain extracted botanical image. File Format: JPG File Size: 2400 x 3000 (pixels), 8 x 10 (inches) You can print at home with your own printer. I suggest card stock or fine art papers for best results. --Other printing ideas-- Online: finerworks.com picturesalon.com shortrunposters.com shutterfly.com In Person: Local office supply stores such as Office Depot, Staples or Kinkos, etc. **File Usage** All images in my shop are public domain sourced vintage/antique illustration. **Unlimited personal use** Commercial use is allowed but please don't just download and re-sell as-is. In other words, you can sell it as a print, use it as part of your creations but you can't sell it as the exact same digital download.
The Botanical Bible is an elegant and comprehensive introduction to the beauty, diversity, and value of the botanical world. "This encyclopedia for flora fiends is packed with info on everything from photosynthesis to fig leaf ice cream, plus it's pretty enough for the coffee table." --Southern Living Author Sonya Patel Ellis is a writer, editor, and artist who works primarily with pressed botanicals. She founded The Herbarium Project to explore the parallels and interconnectivity among nature, art, books, and culture. Here she covers: The evolution of the plant kingdomThe history of horticultureBasic botanyHow to garden and forage in six major climate zonesRecipes for savory dishes, sweets, and drinksHow to use botanicals for beauty and health, with instructions for making essential oils, herbal remedies, floral scents, and natural cosmeticsThe world of botanical artistry and crafts The author's love of plants shines through with full-color stunning illustrations and enlightening descriptions. Ellis's love of flora pushes her to share the wide variety of knowledge she possesses: botany, recipes, herbal uses, seasonal foods, botanic artists (famous and not)--there is a bit of everything, often with essential details. Gorgeously illustrated throughout, and packed with information and hands-on projects, The Botanical Bible offers both practical information and the beauty of the natural world in one package, perfect for display on a coffee table or to give as a gift. It is the ultimate guide for aspiring gardeners, botanists, homesteaders, and anyone seeking a more meaningful relationship with nature. Source: Publisher
Calliandra californica—Baja fairy duster. This plant, a native of Baja California, barely makes it into the California Floristic Province. I have another photo of the species in habitat at a location that must be near the southern border of the province. This specimen has been growing in a sunny, well-protected spot on the west side of our home since the late 1990s. It blooms every year. Photographed at a private garden in Berkeley, CA
Inspired by Italian botanical garden herbariums, June and December designed this beautiful linen-wrapped Herbarium Journal to preserve personal collections of pressed specimens. An herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens preserved to observe, understand and study. Designed to be a botanical keepsake for generations. Preserve | Label | Write | Sketch Product Details: Measures: 6.5” x 8.5” 60 sheets / 120 pages Fern colored linen front + back covers with gold foil dandelion embossing and details 100% post consumer waste recycled, acid-free cardstock pages Pages are pre-printed to assist with your labeling of mounted botanical specimens Matching elastic band closure to keep specimens safe Collect Responsibly: Please respect the environment and its offerings and leave no trace behind. Never trespass; know where you can and cannot take from nature. Know before you go and follow all local, state, and federal laws. Minimize what you collect so as not to disturb a microhabitat.
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This is a gorgeous antique Swedish herbarium or pressed botanical specimen. Made in 1930's in Sweden. Every page has a short, manual description of the species and its location area. You will receive the actual page with real plant specimens, not a copy or reproduction. As these are over a century old, the pages may be brittle, discolored, and the plants may be broken, damaged or missing pieces. Each page is photographed so please study the photo carefully before purchasing. DIMENSIONS: Height 40,5cm (15,94") Width 24cm (9,45") Page No. 1 Alchemilla vulgaris Page No. 2 Acer platanoides Page No. 3 Bellis perennis Page No. 4 Capsella bursa pastoris Page No. 5 Carpinus betulus Page No. 6 Castanea sativa Page No. 7 Cirsium arvense Page No. 8 Dryopteris phegopteris Page No. 9 Epilobium angustifolium Page No. 10 Erodium cicutarium
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"Gelsiminum Indicum flaum odoratissimum" Plate 27 Johann Theodor De Bry (1528-1598) came from Liege, Belgium to Frankfurt on the Main and founded about 1570 an important publishing house. The famousFlorilegium Novum, a comprehensive flower book was first published by his son, Johann Theodor De Bry (1561-1623) between
Inspired by Italian botanical garden herbariums, June and December designed this beautiful linen-wrapped Herbarium Journal to preserve personal collections of pressed specimens. An herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens preserved to observe, understand and study. Designed to be a botanical keepsake for generations. Preserve | Label | Write | Sketch Product Details: Measures: 6.5” x 8.5” 60 sheets / 120 pages Mushroom Gill Cream colored linen front + back covers with gold foil dandelion embossing and details 100% post consumer waste recycled, acid-free cardstock pages Pages are pre-printed to assist with your labeling of mounted botanical specimens Matching elastic band closure to keep specimens safe Collect Responsibly: Please respect the environment and its offerings and leave no trace behind. Never trespass; know where you can and cannot take from nature. Know before you go and follow all local, state, and federal laws. Minimize what you collect so as not to disturb a microhabitat.
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a herbaceous annual plant that has been used for centuries in witchcraft and medicine. The plant is native to Europe but can also be found in parts of Asia and North Africa. The plant grows to about 60 cm and has hairy, green leaves and purple flowers. Bees pollinate the flowers,
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This is a print of my original hawkbit herbarium specimen (pressed botanical) artwork. It was made from a high-resolution scan of the original and is printed on natural-colored, archival-quality, heavy-weight cardstock. The plant is the weed lesser hawkbit (Leontodon saxatilis) and features the entire plant from roots to shoots and flowers. It was found in its natural habitat in Oregon and was collected by a trained, degreed professional (see my personal profile). A complete collection label is included in the standard location at the bottom right corner of the front of the specimen adding to its scientific appeal. Though it resembles a dandelion, hawkbit is not a true dandelion. I love this piece because it demonstrates the beauty found in ordinary things seeming to gracefully float in the middle of the page. OPTIONS: ========== The original specimen was 11x14, but this is also available in 8x10 and 5x7. RELATED LISTINGS: =================== All of my prints are available with a black background for an additional charge. Just add the following product to your cart in the desired quantity: https://www.etsy.com/listing/530037649/black-botanicals-add-a-black-background I have lots of pressed plant prints! You can see my entire collection here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DayThreeCreations
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Beautifully detailed, this vintage illustration of vintage hemlock is an elegant way to showcase your family tree. Framed and ready to hang, each order is custom designed to display both ancestors (i.e. parents, grandparents, great grandparents) and descendants (i.e. children, grandchildren) on one tree. Before you order, the check the Family Size Chart to ensure the design can hold the family members you wish to include. Please email us if you have any questions - we are happy to help! [email protected] or Chat with us online! (The Family Size Chart can be found with the product images). ** Please note: Each design may differ slightly than shown depending on each individual family. SIZES: 12" x 16" print size: Up to 4 children (including their spouses, if applicable); Up to 5 generations (this includes 2 generations of ancestors in the roots) DETAILS: Botanical art that's customized to show your family tree. High quality printing, using premium satin-finish paper. Shipped framed and ready to hang.
