Air s: The Curious World of Tillandsias

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Review ------ "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 s. . . . I gazed with no small lust in the heart at air s 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 s in their home but have little time, limited space, and a general disinclination toward care. . . . Sengo's informative book offers creative ways to enjoy these quirky s." --Publishers Weekly "A timely book for the genus tillandsia, which seems to be popping up everywhere as of late, as the 'in' group of s." --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 . . . . 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 s 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 s." --American Gardener "This book covers all the basics of growing and crafting with the fuzzy, spiky, sculptural s 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 s, but also gives us amazingly creative ideas on air crafting and design." --BoingBoing "A lover's dream." --The Nest From the Back Cover ------------------- Fuzzy, spiky, and spectacular--air s are living, blooming sculptures Air s don't need soil, so you can dangle and perch these easy-care s almost anywhere. Use tillandsias in crafts with shells, rocks, slate, or driftwood to display in your favorite nook. Or try your hand at creating a vertical garden, a terrarium in a flask, or any of the other stylish projects featured in this book. Despite their well-deserved reputation for being low-maintenance, air s in the home cannot survive on air alone. Tillandsia expert and artist Zenaida Sengo explains all the basics of growing and maintaining these intriguing s so that they bloom and thrive year-round.