The Pressed Flower Handbook
by Sarah Holland
I’m delighted that copies of The Pressed Flower Handbook are being read and enjoyed all over the world. It was such a joy to write the book, and to hear how it is inspiring so many of you is truly heartwarming.
The Pressed Flower Handbook has received an abundance of wonderful five star reviews and has quickly established itself as the go-to book on flower pressing. The first print run surpassed all expectations and sold out very quickly; I’m pleased to say more copies have now been printed, but they are selling fast again (it is proving to be very popular as a gift for Christmas!), so please don’t delay in ordering your copy.
A celebration of flowers, nature, mindful practices and seasonal living, The Pressed Flower Handbook will immerse you in the magical world of traditional flower pressing. It is both a beautiful and a practical book, published with Quarry Books, an imprint of the Quarto Group.
Full of stunning photography and set to the backdrop of the seasonal rhythms of the Meadow and Thyme garden, you’ll learn my flower pressing techniques and plenty of tips and tricks, including how to select flowers and foliage for pressing, the equipment you’ll need and the best ways to traditionally press them. The book also contains step-by-step seasonal projects, guidance on how to glue pressed flowers and lots of examples of my creations to inspire you. I hope the book will help you to feel a deep connection with your natural surroundings and that you’ll fall in love with the enchanting art of flower pressing.
You’ll find The Pressed Flower Handbook in all good bookshops. You can buy your copy from the link below, search for The Pressed Flower Handbook online, or if you are able to, please support your wonderful local independent bookseller and buy it from them (if they don’t already have it on their shelves, they’ll be able to order it in for you).
I’m also delighted that the book has been translated into German - Blumenpressen is out now.
Reviews of The Pressed Flower Handbook
Library Journal, May 2026 (starred review):
“A wonderful resource that will inspire anyone looking for a hobby to bring them into closer contact with nature.”
The Midwest Book Review, April 2026:
“An ideal introduction to the art of pressed flowers, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction guide and ‘how-to’ manual, is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library ‘Nature Craft and Flower Arrangement’ collections.”
Booklist, April 2026:
‘Writing from a love of sustainability’
‘Includes step-by-step captioned photographs’
‘The best […]: four projects, one for each season, which are simple and elegant, all with explicit instructions and visuals’
‘a good choice for libraries, serving both crafters and gardeners.’
