{"product_id":"moments-in-bloom","title":"Moments in Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable November 2026 – pre-order now!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoments in Bloom \u003c\/em\u003ebeautifully illustrates the 24 “micro-seasons” of the classical Japanese calendar, inspiring the reader to cherish seasonal observations and the healing properties of nature in everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen your eyes to a hidden garden of seasonal messages and aesthetic niches based on the classical Japanese calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this thoughtful and accessible guide, each micro-season becomes a guidepost to embrace and flourish in. Based on the Japanese seasonal almanacs, called saijiki, this inspiring book teaches us to stop and smell the flowers and use nature as a healing property. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter artfully captures the small changes in each season, transforming a natural cycle into a guide for healing and providing metaphors for how to conduct our own lives. For example, as the lingering cold freezes our fingertips in January, we can also welcome bush warblers and plum blossoms, emphasizing the commencement of a new year and a new season. This beautifully illustrated book is a deep dive into the connection between nature and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a gardener, nature enthusiast, lover of Japanese culture, or looking to build a personal relationship with nature, \u003cem\u003eMoments in Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e will leave you connected to the Earth and searching for more. Use this guide to recognize micro-seasons of your own and commit to appreciating the beautifully natural changes in our planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9781577158257\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e224 pages, 195 x 145 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexis Agliano Sanborn","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ Allen \u0026 Unwin","offer_id":51413682585764,"sku":"9781577158257","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7200\/4772\/files\/9781577158257.jpg?v=1784777770","url":"https:\/\/bookreps.co.nz\/products\/moments-in-bloom","provider":"Bookreps NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}