These books highlighted a simpler time, and showed the special relationship between a boy and his dog (Ribsy). Settings. I couldnt help but share! Little hands offering joyous bouquets to preschool teachers. Now in my 60s I do have a beautiful garden that my husband has built for me. Dr. Seuss books with Oh, the Places Youll Go being the favorite! All beautiful .. As a child we had a set of encyclopedias (Ive just dated myself), I loved paging them to find obscure facts. xx, I loved my World Book encyclopedias! Thanks for reporting on the storm in New Zealand I wish them all a quick recovery. I loved a good compelling story then, and I still do!! My grandmother had a book all about colors and color palettes. a bright light for a muddy challenge. We wait in anticipation for spring to come soon! It was so great! Their depiction of the magic of nature was contagious. I loved books with pictures that showed how different people lived and worked, I was also always a big fan of the Richard Scary books for those reasons. I loved the book Roots, Shoots, Buckets, and Boots by Sharon Lovejoy all about gardening ideas for kids. I read the book many, many times. Still very much a reader many years later, looking at the world through that magical lense knowing anything is a possibility :). I loved books that personified bugs and animals and even plants. As a child I loved to read books with great stories and beautiful inspiring thoughts. My favorite book was our big atlas. I cant walk away from a new book. I feel like that has definitely followed me into adulthood as my interests vary widely and I like to learn new things. The was always something so magical about them. I was enchanted by a book with incredibly beautiful illustrations: The Girl and the Rain by Milena Lukesova. Possibly, this early exposure to art has contributed to my interests in using varying colors and textures in our gardens. Near rhymes (words that almost rhyme) with alexis: cathexis, sexist, sepsis, antisepsis. I used to get so carried away when I was little and many a time my mother would ask, who am I talking to, while i was playing in our garden. Books were by best friends especially during the long summer days. My students LOVED this rhyming game. Dahlias were her favorite! My daddy would stand at the foot of my bed and recite his Rubicon verses. My parents saved those books for their grandkids, and I remember the surge of joy when they brought the box of Little Golden Books down from the attic for me to share with my daughters, lifting out each title and remembering how they made me feel. But the Roald Dahl books were so enchanting especially Fantastic Mr. Fox. I have been trying to grow just a small garden patch of Emerden seeds (so amazing! Zoes book is absolutely beautiful. is like nothing Ive ever seen beforeits like the seek-and-find books I loved as a kid, but made for flower lovers! Growing up, I adored the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It has been my great pleasure over the years to try my own arrangements for friends, delivering them some joy and comfort in both good times and times of loss. My favorite book as a child was The Secret Garden. I do remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird in my high school years and loving it. probably because I felt so out of the loop myself. I now have 2 Kune Kune pigs (the breed is originally from New Zealand !) As Anne said: This Island is the bloomiest Place. From this blog Zoe, I am going to look for your book here in NZ. Reading the authors description of the natural landscape (including flowers! Find more near rhymes/false rhymes at B-Rhymes.com. Poodles/noodles? For a chance to win, simply post a comment below telling us what type of book you were most interested in as a child and how its helped shape who you are as an adult. #greek #salad #naxos #dairy" I guess what I am trying to say is Thanks, Mom. It helped fuel my love of investigating and problem solving! Childhood book favorite was anything by Richard Scarry! I loved reading as a child and still read a LOT! His childrens board book, I Am A Bunny remains my favorite book of his. But the Original still stays with me. My favorite book as a child was The Fourteen Bears of Summer and Winter. Needless to say, that would then shape us into children who loved to read. My dad introduced me to Madeleine LEnglea A Wrinkle In Time as a young teen, and I was hooked on Sci-Fi for life! Mais aujourdhui en tant quadulte jadore lire des livres qui parle de croissance personnelle, ou encore des livres de tricot ( jadore le tricoter) et rcemment jai dcouvert quil y avait des fermes florale , chose que je ne savais pas que cela existait. The Little Golden books! When I was young I read every Laura Ingalls Wilder book sometimes several times. Oh, I read it many times, seeing myself on the back of I think it has rubbed off on me to be a confident, independent adult in the world. Floral and lovely, with tiny animals and all things nature, this book, is more than likely how I have come to Adore the natural elements, that make up our world. I needed her fresh eyes on it as we made the final adjustments. I loved mysteries and Nancy Drew in particular. The Family Under the Bridge. I was always encouraged to get on my hands and knees work in the dirt. Ive shared it with my own children and now my grandchildren. easy readers were a favorite in my early years. Ended up majoring in physics, getting a Ph.D. in Materials Science, and doing aerospace materials research. The characters in these stories informed the kind of things I could do with my life. and The Summer Birds by Penelope Farmer (children learn to fly). The love of dirt and growing your own beauty in a vase. I did not find out until I was an adult, that there were more books in the Narnia series and I still read them all now! Whether that be through our event work, local bouquets, workshops, or now our book. I read everything I could get my hands on. I loved looking at the colorful illustrations while he read the stories. I related to her love of nature and the beauty in each season and used it for imaginative play. I was a swimmer as well so jumping right into the ocean ( cold since we were on the northern part of CA) was my treat. A pets food should be healthy and filling. I would love a copy of this book, it looks like a joy to read again and again. I loved (and still do!) Anyhow Zos farm looks like a fabulous place and her book is truly gorgeous with all of those phenomenal photographs. It truly fueled my imagination which is still going strong. As a kid, I liked the Arnold Lobel books. Having to navigate weather, infestation and poor soil you could lose crops & build up healthy gardens. I wasnt a great reader as a kid, but I was always drawn to the books that were also shows or movies. To have a girl identified protagonist who didnt fit in and learned to both feel entitled to and manage her anger at the wrongs of the world was very impactful. If you dont stay away from them, we see. thanks always for being such an inspiring generous flower loving soul . And my mom probably read this book to me thousands of times. (Urban area so no sheep or goats here.). I cant wait to read your new book. My grandparents garden became my playground for imagining I was someplace from those books and let me live out my adventures. I am still an avid reader with a deep love for words and beauty. O Sun, when I stand in my green leaves, I loved series because I could really deep-dive into the characters Little House on the Prairie, Nancy Drew, Judith Bloom books. If you buy something using the retail links in this post, Floret may receive a small commission. Harry Potter was my favorite series as a child. I loved reading Laura Ingalls Wilder books, and Nancy Drew mysteries. I was so intrigued, as a child, by books that demonstrated any kind of art or craft! Cyclone Gabrielle hit our region last week causing devastation to the Hawkes Bay, East Coast, and Northland regions of New Zealand. I was always interested in books set in past times, from Beatrix Potter childrens stories, Bront sisters classic books, to Zane Greys westerns. Salads are wonderful, salads are great, Theyre the perfect food to help you lose weight, So if youre looking to slim down, give them a try. It is no wonder that I grew into an adult who has studied both horticulture and medicine, who loves nature photography, is obsessed with being outside surrounded by flowers and wildlife, and who takes every opportunity I can get to travel and explore the world. I would open it up and it would instantly transport me to another world. My boys think its funny! I have one granddaughter that is very keen on learning about gardens and all things natural. I loved any type of book that required a heightened sense of imagination like The Phantom Tollbooth or The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. I would spend hours outside on a picnic blanket enjoying the weather and reading my books! Really there are so many books, but of the classics, Little Women was probably my favorite. Fast forward to adulthood. I guess I probably looked at magazines like Better Homes and Gardens, as thats what my mother had around the house, not so much on books. Especially love Eric Carle as a child. I believe that book was key to opening my young mind to possibilities beyond the stuff I was being taught in school. My make believe world spans my own back yard so I am able to immerse myself in a new page every day. Sign up for Chorus now! I was so sad to realize they would be too much for me. While facts are great and necessary, helping connect them to the lives of my sixth grade students is a must. And as a child my absolute favorite books were books about horses. Later, when searching for a new home for my husband and I, we chose a home (I should say I chose) where the yard in back felt like a secret garden hideaway (again because it was so overgrown). I loved books about magic and other worlds, like the Narnia series. Years later I made a bold move that would take me to that very place. When I was youngest I also love magic tree house, and black stallion. Yes I graduated from high school snd went to a community college in my 40s I took lots of classes trying to find my passion I took lots of test to find I have no learning issues. filled with wild flowers and trees! Devotionals also! I absolutely devoured the Nancy Drew books, but as a younger child I was fascinated by Alice in Wonderland and horrified that the Red Queen chopped down all the red roses! Always loved anything that had to do with crafting (in all its forms)or should I say anything creative I related to the uncomplicated sweetness of the story and the first tastes of freedom going off into a row in the patch to either feast on berries or to try to fill my bucket. I did the same process with leaves. It was published in 1957. We were lucky enough to have beautiful illustrated books including wind in the willows, Grimms fairy tales, and a compilation of fairy tales and downhome fables like three little pigs, red riding hood, three little kittens, etc., with full color graphics, John Martins big book which had beautiful line drawings of fairies, sprites, and mythological characters all in black, white and red ink along with puzzles, games, poems and riddles that kept us occupied for hours. I just loved the idea that a character could create his own adventures, challenges and solutions with just a crayon and a little imagination. Love what this book represents. I was most interested in fantasy and fiction as a kid. Thanks for joining us again Zo, and congratulations on your new book! We met at a flower farmers conference a few years back and have enjoyed working together ever since. I am an adventurer and those books carried me away. Graham Oakleys Magical Changes showed me how to look at things in many different ways, and how dynamic things can be. My favourites were any of the Gerald Durrell books and of course Anne of Green Gables. To help them live a long and healthy life! It was such a simple time. The Gem. When we went to the beach, I would spend hours picking up seashells and then I would go and buy books so that I could identify them and make a display. June 10, 2022 by . A mushroom in the fold of a dress. I would take my book and go into isolation in the farthest corner of our apple orchard and climb my favorite tree. Probably the first book I read was the Secret Garden, but I loved the imagination behind James and the Giant Peach. Thanks to you both, Zo and Erin, its delightful when your imaginations come true, isnt it? I would design and sew my own clothes with a dream of being a fashion designer. A neighbor had lent me a Nancy Drew Mystery and started me off. Zoes book and her creativity is stunning! Beautiful photos and flowers! Today I still like to press flowers and as of spring 2021 I am now an urban flower farmer. Here's what rhymes with alexis. I loved anything funny! When I think about my journey to entrepreneurship, I always felt different. The languid youth stood out forever in my mind. My favorite book was published in 1997 called The Gardener by Sarah Stewart with gorgeous illustrations by her husband David Small. And Emily the Spyclassics in childrens repertoire. I adored the Narnia books. All books with colorful, artistic pictures were (and still are) my favorites. Its a whole new wonderful world in flowers and gardening. I still have some of them. Oh my heart What an amazingly, beautiful book! and Now I have never owned a horse, but have lived my life as an artist obsessed with plants. Now the two share a daughter, Alaiya Grace, who was born three months premature earlier this year. The Secret Garden was my favorite book, I would play outside for hours creating my own secret garden in our yard, and I called it my property. Now, my husband and I are working hard to find our own property to build our own farm/garden, and Im so excited to get to work on it someday. I love anything horse related (The Saddle Club, Thoroughbred, Black Beauty). Luckily I married a man who embraced my love for animals (especially pigs) and built me a barn for my very own pigs! Seeing how unfamiliar things can be tied together. Now that I have a daughter, and with my sons Im excited to share these classic imaginative stories with them. Amber Doig Growing up my favorite books to read were the V.C. I never thought about the parallels much until now. Apples and oranges are such a great pair. My favorites as an early reader were the Narnia series and Little House on the Prarie. My Mom was a kindergarten teacher who started our schools library in western PA when I was 7, making the passion of reading mine forever. And now my 7 year old daughter is reading some of the same books :). Mine were Dr Seuss My ultimate fave was Old Hat, New Hat And I went on to become a Milliner in my 20s so Id say it helped shaped my career choice! I loved the Laura Ingalls series and Nancy Drew and couldnt wait to see what would happen next, frequently reading under the covers with a flashlight. Later on when I was able to understand the language I loved the storys and the wonderful pictures painted by Beatrix Potter. The richness of life in other countries and cultures captivated me. Although my part of the country got off very lightly, the cyclone was very devastating for those in Northland and where Zoe lives on the East Coast. I think I also loved the challenge of trying to figure out the solution of the story. I may not have acted on all of them, but I still find it fun to dream up a hypothetical future whether it comes to fruition or not. Ive always been a caretaker and now Im a teacher who takes care of other peoples children all day ;) Thanks Floret and all the 2023 workshop participants for being strong, can do women! James and the Giant Peach was my all time favorite. Thank you for sharing. His sign on the door says, I fix everything, except broken hearts. For a chance to win, simply post a comment below telling us what type of book you were most interested in as a child and how its helped shape who you are as an adult. When my children were young we loved reading love you forever it still brings tears to my eyes. I loved the fact that she solved the mysteries without having to rely on boys for help. Kia kaha. I believed that there were small spirits always around. I love love love the book What Is A Whispery Secret? Its the story of the power of beauty and how it brings people together and spreads joy. Especially the Golden Egg. I loved fantasy books with great world building and they are still my favorite! . I could feel the heat that makes you slow when looking at those pages. I loved the book Mandy by Julie Andrews and Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I usually get the jars back with sweet notes and sometimes they are filled with whats in their gardens, or lots of herbs. When I was a little girl I was in love with those bird books from Costco with buttons on the side that would play the song of the bird on the page. Weve been talking about wanting to visit New Zealand, it seems like such a magical place. Seek and find for flowers? Full of kindness and life lifting lessons. Pets love to eat their favorite foods. I loved all sorts of books but I had one book called The Bumper Bookwhich was an anthology of poems I loved Golden Books, Dr. Seuss, and then on to Nancy Drew and Charlottes Webb. Each bear also loved a different sport or activity in the winter and the summer. I read it in 4th grade with my class and we all were amazed at his perseverance for survival and hardship. Houses full of secrets and warmth. I read often now and have recently started reading more books about flowers. Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful flower grower and the beauty she and her mum being into the world . It sounds like Zoe Field is the same! Thanks for sharing this but of it with us. YOU. Growing up I had a tree outside my kitchen window. I loved the Hardy Boys & Nancy Drew books I still read them today. I can still taste the intense sweetness of the wild strawberries growing in our field on the edge of the forest. Loved them! I loved my Dads Encyclopedia Brittanica set I would sit there and just pour over them looking for new information! I loved to read Fairy Tales when I was very young; as an adult now, I tend to be an optimist, and am always open to the influence of something magical to enter my life! I suppose its reflected in a curious and analytical outlook as an adult. Thank you for a lovely interview and insane photos! Nope, but I loved the seek and find in the Highlights magazine and was content looking at that every time. Written byFloret. Zoes book looks like inspiration I need! The concept of a secret garden always intrigued me. I love the magic. Both of us took to heart the advice Miss Rumphius declared we should all do which is to make the world more beautiful. Sometimes the magic is my own appreciation for friends, family, nature, or what we can cultivate ourselves. Such beauty in this story, in the flowers, and in the people. I grew up with the precious little book The teenie weenies about tiny people sleeping in thimbles surrounded by gardens and riding grasshoppers! This book just sings to me! What I remember most was sitting in my Moms lap. I would check out 20 or so at a time, as many as I could carry. I could sit on their couch and explore, space, time and the world. Love all genres of books! As a little girl I was never into books, but I was really into nature. There is something about curling up with a book that can not be duplicated by online versions. I think I am fascinated by the balance of good and evil, by the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness, which is also found in nature all the time. Lost & Found looks like an amazing book! Charlottes Web cracked me open when our teacher read it to my 3rd grade class. Every year there was plenty of Cosmos. And the other two had no idea what they were for. We grew many houseplants and a big vegetable garden together. I loved all the drawings and the color. As they continue to join each other the mitten stretches and stretches until all the creatures go flying. Congratulations on the new beautiful book! Im sure my subconscious was saying, If she can.. Hmm, which words rhyme? Such a lovely conversation! Fairy tales and allegories! Same with I Spy, at first glance, a page looks no different than your grandmas cluttered home, but with curiosity, youre led to reveal the treasured objects and their stories. Winners will be announced on March 7. ), and Mary Higgins Clark. But connecting to the earth fills your soul! My favorite books growing up were the Little House on the Prairie series, hands-down! I had a list of characters, more than I needed. I feel like she really helped change the flower landscape here, making it that much easier for us to get our hands on those special varieties that we could only ever dream about before. I have always loved stories of people coming from distant places and finding a new home and new ways to live. Im also a photographer so seeing beauty in others work is always so inspiring!
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