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

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 ing, 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 ity 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.' Recl 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 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

About the Author

Erin Benzakein is the founder of Floret Flower Farm. Considered one of the nation's leading 'farmer florists,' a term she has helped popularise to describe those skilled at both flower farming and floral design, she is also an accomplished author, teacher and entrepreneur. In addition to building and managing her own company, Erin has published extensively on dozens of popular wedding websites and blogs. Known for lush, airy, romantic floral designs, Erin is consistently pushing the limits of what can be used in a bouquet. 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 whose style mixes a clasic, timeless look with fresh and modern whimsy. Her photography has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, The New York Times, In Style magazine and the Seattle Metropolitan. She lives in Washington with her husband and two daughters.