Since I took you to a flower farm yesterday, I thought it would be appropriate to share some books about flowers and flower farming.
Books are a great way to get information about farming flowers. There are also books that talk about the different types of flowers, seeds, and what flowers do in the wild.
Humans have always been fascinated by plants and flowers in particular. This is why there are so many books written on the topic. Books provide information about where different plants come from, how they grow, their usage in society, etc. Some of these books also talk about what flower does in the wild and how it has helped shape our planet’s ecology by providing shelter for animals.
In the mountains of Asheville, NC, Niki Irving’s boutique flower farm grows specially cut, mountain-fresh flowers with sustainable, natural practices. Now, she brings her organic gardening techniques to your home, helping you grow, harvest, and arrange lush, seasonally inspired flowers.
Revel in flowering plants. This beautifully photographed book features simple, and engaging know-how enabling you to grow, harvest and arrange a cutting garden of flowers. An instructional guide to gardening for beginners or if you’re looking to hone your botanical skills, Growing Flowers teaches everything from caring for a cut flower garden to making simple-yet-gorgeous flower arrangements and botanical bouquets.
An indispensable gardening guide for homebody horticulturists and floral foragers. A flower book with a whimsical twist, Growing Flowers is a go-to reference for those new to herb and flower gardening. Discover flower arranging techniques using blooms, greenery, and even artichokes, vines, and berries. Learn about tools of the trade. Get down and dirty with dirt, seasonal rotation, starting from seeds and/or seedlings, and more.
Inside find:
- Explanations of soil types and soil preparations
- A list of seasonal flowers such as peonies or garden roses for the spring and sunflowers and dahlias for the summer and fall
- Basic knowledge to create flower bouquets that include things like sprigs of greenery and even attractive weeds
Growing Flowers is a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If you’re looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books like Floret Farms Cut Flower Garden book, Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener’s Bible, you’ll love Growing Flowers.
The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist farmer, leader in the local farm to centerpiece movement, and owner of the internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington’s lush Skagit Valley.
A stunning flower book: This beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms and cut flowers to create show-stopping arrangements. It makes a beautiful gift for any occasion, for friends, loved ones, and gardening lovers alike!
Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration—a flower gardening book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. Find inspiration in this lush flower book:
• Irresistible photos of Erin’s flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms
• Tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates
• Step by step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic florist design and décor for every season
A perfect gift: Flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, home decor aficionados, and those passionate about the local floral movement will love this book.
• For those who loved Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers by Erin Benzakein, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampol, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder.
DON’T PANIC: A Business Guide to Small Scale Cut Flower Farming– Accessible, visually engaging, and absolutely packed with key information, this book is a “must-have” for market farmers, gardeners, and small business owners specializing in local market sales. From established growers reassessing existing operations, to dreamers simply planning for the day they can finally make the jump, DON’T PANIC: A Business Guide to Small Scale Cut Flower Farming is an essential tool in creating a solid, sustainable plan for your market farming business. Written from the perspective of Alberta Girl Acres’ owner Sarah Adams, a communications and marketing professional who left it all behind to jump into the business of cut flower farming, DON’T PANIC: A Business Guide to Small Scale Cut Flower Farming details all the ins and outs of starting a small scale cut flower business. Including chapters such as “The Dream”, “The Reality”, “The Plan”, “Branding and Key Messaging”, “Communications”, “Production”, “Identifying Your Market”, “Marketing”, “Operations & Management”, “Financials”, plus pages and pages of valuable tips, useful guides, and handy resources.
These are just a few I found. Remember flowers have been used in celebrations and religious ceremonies for thousands of years. They have been used to represent love, purity, and luck. They can be grown from seeds or by planting a piece of the plant.
Researching books about flowers can help you learn about different types of flowers and their meanings, how they are grown, the meaning behind certain types of flowers in different cultures, and how to care for them.