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Floret farm's cut flower garden : grow, harvest & arrange stunning seasonal blooms / Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai ; photographs by Michèle M. Waite.

Benzakein, Erin, (author.). Chai, Julie, (author.). Waite, Michèle M., (photographer.).

Summary:

From Erin Benzakein, a leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement and owner of internationally renowned "Floret Flower Farm, Cut Flower Garden" is equal parts instruction and inspiration--a book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round gives readers vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms to create showstopping arrangements. With irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms, tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates as well as step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic floral decor for every season, "Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden" informs and entices gardeners of all skill levels. Publisher's marketing.

Record details

ISBN: 9781452145761
ISBN: 1452145768
Physical Description: 308 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Publisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliography: p. [304].
Formatted Contents Note:	Basics -- Planning & getting started -- Digging in -- Essential techniques -- Tools of the trade -- Spring -- Spring tasks -- Spring bloomers -- Spring projects -- Summer -- Summer tasks -- Summer blooms, edibles & foliage -- Summer projects -- Autumn -- Autumn tasks -- Autumn blooms, edibles & textural stems -- Autumn projects -- Winter -- Winter tasks -- Winter berries, blooms & foliage -- Winter projects.
Awards Note:	AHS (American Horticultural Society) Book Award