The Flower Farmers: Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers

Twenty-nine of today’s most inspiring flower farmers present stories, how-to-cultivate expertise, and favorite new varieties in a lushly photographed guide to feed your every floral fantasy Flower farmers are the Top Chefs of the gardening world, with dedicated social media channels and hundreds of thousands of avid fans who dream about the lifestyle and of having a lush cutting garden of their own. Today’s gardeners follow celebrity growers to gather ideas and expert advice regarding planting techniques and the best varieties and seasonal plants to choose.The Flower Farmers presents a curated group of favorite growers, from industry leaders to pioneering newcomers. Each grower shares their specialty knowledge and seasonal practices so that readers will be able to create a similar relationship with flowers and discover sustainable techniques for their own gardens. Dedicated sidebars dig deeper, with information on everything from raising a unique cultivar to the best floral varieties for long-lasting arrangements. Gorgeous photography illustrates each farmer’s profile, highlighting the beauty of their farms, floral passions, and the flowers themselves. Includes an introduction by Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers (@farmgirlflowers). Read more