The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, 2nd Edition

The domestic cut flower business has experienced a renaissance in the past decade, thanks in large part to the first edition of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, which helped thousands of small growers start successful businesses. For the commercial grower, The Flower Farmer includes information about larger-scale production, plus advice about selling to florists, wholesalers, supermarkets, brides, at farmers markets, and more. Also includes revised profiles of successful growers offering behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of some of the cutting edge flower farmers in the country.Because of the extensive revisions and enhanced content, this new edition of The Flower Farmer is essential reading for those already in the flower b

Historicus said Not much left to say that hasn't already been said. I read this book twice within the first Not much left to say that hasn't already been said I read this book twice within the first 36 hours of delivery. During the Introduction, the author clearly says this book is intended as "A thorough introduction to both the production and marketing of cut flowers" and it is absolutely that. I'd give it 6 st. 6 hours of delivery. During the Introduction, the author clearly says this book is intended as "A thorough introduction to both the production and marketing of cut flowers" and it is absolutely that. I'd give it 6 st. Nancy B. Driscoll said Joy to read and full of information. This book is a joy to read and full of useful and very practical information. The author's writing style is user friendly and she provides clear explanations, options depending on the reader's gardening plans and expertise, and a wealth of resources. The pi. Best book! As an experienced gardener I have been seeking out information on starting a cut flower garden for market. I found the information realistic, enormously helpful and a pleasure to read. I will keep it at an arms reach as I get into this next phase of gardeni

The author provides in-depth information on every aspect of the subject."--Connie Krochmal,BellaOnline Floral Design Editor. "If you ever have plans to become a commercial flower grower, this book will be invaluable

Lynn Byczynski is publisher and editor of a monthly news letter Growing for Market. She also operates Wild Onion Farm in Lawrence, Kansas, where she resides with her husband and two children. For more information, please visit the website of Growing for Market at growingformarket