A Fun & Fascinating Sneaky Peak at, Botanical Curiozine – Sunflower
Feb 19, 2023
We've written and designed a fun ebook! And we've decided to share a few select pages, so that you can see what we've been up to.
Botanical Curiozine, Sunflower is a deep dive into the fascinating biology, history and beauty of Helianthus annus, one of the most beloved flowers in the world.
Far from a common garden bloom, sunflowers can boast connections that span from Aztec temples and the canvases of Vincent Van Gogh, to the runways of Paris. Without us even noticing, they have become a powerful cultural symbol in addition to being an ecological powerhouse in the garden.
Please enjoy this sneaky peak, and feel free purchase a full-length copy of our first, Botanical Curiozine, for yourself or someone you love on Amazon today.
And don't forget to join us on Substack for more great garden writing at, Garden Culture by Virens Studio.
Cheers,
Sara-Jane & Alicia at Virens Studio
© Virens Studio 2023 (all photos are used for demonstration purposes and do not necessarily belong to us.)
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