Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms (Floret Farms X Chronicle Books) - Hardcover

Benzakein, Erin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452145768 ISBN 13: 9781452145761

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2017

Synopsis

From an industry leader in the farm-to-centrepiece movement comes this book on how to grow, harvest, and arrange gorgeous blooms year-round. Owner of Floret Flower Farms in Skagit Valley, Washington, Erin Benzakein combines her passion for farming local with her knack for floral design in this beautiful guide that is equal parts instruction and photographic inspiration. Readers will learn to keep a stunning flower garden so they can cut and arrange seasonal blooms for their home without ever going to the florist or supermarket. Organised by season and featuring common easy-to-grow varietals, the book also includes 12 stunning DIY arrangement projects.

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Review

'If you're new to the world of cut-flower growing but would love to know how to get started on your own small cut-flower patch, then this handsome volume covers it all, from site selection, weed management and propagation to selecting the best, most floriferous cultivars. Plus, it's not just about the growing. Benzakein also includes a host of useful tips on getting the longest vase life out of your homegrown cut-flowers, as well as illustrated guides to creating hand-tied bouquets, flower crowns, garlands and wreaths.' Irish Times

'Blooming genius' Brides magazine

There's nothing quite like freshly-cut flowers on your kitchen table, but it can be a costly luxury. Save yourself a packet and impress your friends by planting, harvesting and arranging your own blooms in 2017.' Living North website

'you can teach yourself flower arranging before your wedding and in your post-wed life too' You & Your Wedding

'I've been an avid fan of Erin's beautiful photos of her flower farm on Instagram for years. Now, seeing her work preserved for posterity in a book is pure magic.' - Stephen Orr, editor in chief, Better Homes and Gardens

'Flower farmer Erin Benzakein's love of blooms began with gathering posies for her grandmother as a child, her passion grew into a hobby and then a career growing flowers for cutting. In Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden she and co-author Julie Chai pass on what she has learned. The book is bursting with information on growing from daffs to delicate poppies, giving you a season-by season overview. There are hands-on floral arrangement projects and tips for preserving each flower species in the vase too.' Reclaim magazine

'this marvellous book uncovers some of the secrets of growing flowers specifically for being cut and sold in bunches for ultimate indoor and outdoor displays. Beautiful photographs, beautiful subject matter' --Books Monthly blog

'One of the leading voices in the farmer-florist movement, Erin is a tireless advocate for locally-grown flowers. Here she has put together an indispensable four-season growing guide that will inspire you to sow your own cutting garden-whether you plant one row or hundreds.' - --Melissa Ozawa, garden and features editor, Martha Stewart Living

'Among a sea of new florists and floral books, Floret Flowers stands out. Erin Benzakein's integrity, openness and passion for flowers is unmistakable. In her debut book she not only introduces us to the basics of growing our own flowers, she shares her deep love and understanding of gardening in a way that will leave even the most doubtful grower feeling inspired to get their hands in the dirt.' -- --Grace Bonney, founder of Design Sponge and author of In the Company of Women

From the Author

Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer and founder of Floret Flower Farm. She lives, farms, and writes from her home in Washington's scenic Skagit Valley.

Julie Chai writes, edits, and hosts videos primarily on gardening topics. She lives and gardens in Los Altos, California.

Michele M. Waite is a photographer based in Bellingham, Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1452145768
• ISBN 13: 9781452145761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 308