Floret Farm's cut flower garden
Subtitle: grow, harvest & arrange stunning seasonal blooms
By: Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai ; photographs by Michèle M. Waite
Contributors: Chai, Julie, author; Waite, Michèle M., photographer
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781452145761
Subjects: Flower arrangement; Cut flowers
Other titles: Cut flower garden
Description: Welcome to the world of Floret Farm, where hundreds of flower varieties grow and thrive to produce show-stopping arrangements.  Here, star flower farmer Erin Benzakein shares her insights on planting a cutting garden of your own - wherever you live.  Learn the secrets to her airy and lush arrangements, including how-tos for spectacular bouquets, garlands, and wreaths to showcase your gorgeous flowers.  Featuring planting, cultivating, and harvesting advice for more than 175 flower varieties along with tops to preserve their freshness from field to centerpiece, this book has everything you need to start planning your garden and the stunning arrangements that will keep your home bright and blooming year after year.--COVER.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Basics; title: Planning and getting started; title: Digging in; title: Essential techniques; title: Tools of the trade; title: Spring; title: Spring tasks; title: Spring projects; title: Summer; title: Summer tasks; title: Summer blooms, edibles and foliage; title: Summer projects; title: Autumn; title: Autumn tasks; title: Autumn blooms, edibles and textural stems; title: Autumn projects; title: Winter; title: Winter tasks; title: Winter berries, blooms and foliage; title: Winter projects.