{"product_id":"the-cut-flower-handbook-select-plant-grow-and-harvest-gorgeous-blooms-1","title":"The Cut Flower Handbook: Select, Plant, Grow, and Harvest Gorgeous Blooms","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLisa Mason Ziegler\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished speaker and the owner of the Gardener's Workshop, a thriving small cut-flower market farm. She began her career selling cut flowers to local florists and Colonial Williamsburg, a business that soon grew to include florists, supermarkets, farmer's markets, a garden-share program, and a subscription service and later expanded into selling the tools, supplies, and seeds that she uses in her own garden. At the same time, Lisa has steadily built a speaking career leading presentations and workshops for garden clubs, master gardeners, commercial growers, and other groups centering on her simplified organic gardening methods. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eCool Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eVegetables Love Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Cut Flower Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cbr\u003e one The Cut Flower Concept \n\u003cbr\u003e The Three-Season Annual Cutting Garden \n\u003cbr\u003e The Cutting Garden's Lifeline: Harvesting \n\u003cbr\u003e two The Basics of Growing Cut Flowers \n\u003cbr\u003e Best Bed Location and Preparation \n\u003cbr\u003e Starting from Seed Indoors and in the Garden \n\u003cbr\u003e Planting and Caring for the Cutting Garden \n\u003cbr\u003e three Cool-Season Hardy Annuals \n\u003cbr\u003e 41 of the Best Cool-Season Flowers to Grow \n\u003cbr\u003e four Warm-Season Tender Annuals \n\u003cbr\u003e 25 of the Best Warm-Season Flowers to Grow \n\u003cbr\u003e Resources \n\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Index \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The Cut Flower Handbook is everything you need to know to take the guesswork out of planning, planting, and growing beautiful cut flowers (and finally getting the timing right!). Concisely covered and beautifully arranged, Lisa Ziegler has created the most useful and practical resource for every budding flower grower!\" Joe Lamp'l, Host of public television's Growing a Greener World, Founder of joegardener.com and The joegardener Show podcast, and the Online Gardening Academy-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Lamp'l, Host of public television's Growing a Greener World, Founder of joegardener.com and The \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Want to start growing cut flowers? Start here! Lisa covers it all.\" --Antonio Valente, Specialty Cut Flower Grower at antoniovalenteflowers.com \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntonio Valente, Specialty Cut Flower Grower at antoniovalenteflowers.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Page after page, and chapter after chapter, Lisa gives the reader just about everything needed to make it in cut flower farming. Readers need to simply add determination and a little hard work to make the magic happen. If something isn't growing right, or you have a question, check the book. The answer is probably already there.\" --Dave Dowling, Cut Flower Specialist, Ball Seed \u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Dowling, Cut Flower Specialist, Ball Seed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"The Cut Flower Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-own for anyone who loves cut flowers. Lisa's straightforward, step-by-step approach to growing and harvesting annual flowers is easy to understand and apply. Her new book combines the best of her previous two books, \n\u003ci\u003eCool Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eVegetables Love Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, while adding valuable new tips and tricks along the way.\" --Danielle Keeton, Northlawn Flower Farm \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanielle Keeton, Northlawn Flower Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lisa Ziegler's message is simple: everyone can grow cut flowers. And she has the decades of practical experience to guide you from seed to harvest. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Cut Flower Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in learning not just how to grow cut flowers, but how to grow them well year after year. The information and advice is clear and aimed at both new and experienced gardeners as well as those with big and small gardens. If you want to grow flowers, you need this book.\" --Niki Jabbour, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Year-Round Vegetable Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing Under Cover\u003c\/i\u003e, co-founder of SavvyGardening.com \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover, co-founder of Sav\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"More people join the gardening renaissance every season, and once they do so, it doesn't take long for them to discover the joy of growing blooms, both for their own enjoyment and to share with others. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Cut Flower Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is Lisa Mason Ziegler's generous gift to our community of gardeners and backyard growers, filled with practical flower-growing knowledge, encouragement, inspiration, and advice on flower selections for cool and warm seasons. Dive into this extensive handbook and learn from a pro! Your senses and empty vases will soon be overflowing.\" --Debra Prinzing, author and founder of the Slow Flowers Society \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra Prinzing, author and founder of the Slow Flowers Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is the kind of book all flower growers will appreciate, from beginners to veterans. Lisa has used her experiences as a grower and writer to weave the hundreds of pieces of information needed to produce beautiful cut flowers into easy-to-understand solutions. Not only are the words useful, but the supporting photos and illustrations are also informative and excellent. A \"must-have\" for anyone dealing with cut flowers.\" --Dr. Allan M. Armitage, Emeritus Professor of Horticulture, University of Georgia, author of \n\u003ci\u003eSpecialty Cut Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Allan M. Armitage, Emeritus Professor of Horticulture, University of Georgia, author of Specialt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A fascinating insight into intensive small-scale flower farming. Inspiring for all backyard farmers wanting to make the most of a tight space.\" --Georgie Newbery of commonfarmflowers.com \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorgie Newbery of commonfarmflowers.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Lisa Ziegler's love of flower farming shines from every page of this lovely book, and any gardener is sure to be caught up in her enthusiasm. More importantly, she provides the details that will make a flower business successful. I highly recommend this book!\" --Lynn Byczynski, Author of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers; Founder, \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing for Market\u003c\/i\u003e magazine; Owner, Seeds from Italy \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Byczynski, Author of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Fl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Not only is this book chock full of practical information, it is well written and beautifully laid out with many wonderful photographs and drawings. You will love this book and use it every day!\"--Dr. John Dole, Professor, North Carolina State University; Executive Advisor, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. John Dole, Professor, North Carolina State University; Executive Advisor, Association of Special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe bouquet-growing bible gardeners have been waiting for! Learn the ins and outs of growing gorgeous blooms at home with professional flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler of @gardenersworkshopfarm. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*2025 GardenComm Silver Laurel Media Award Winner*\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're \n\u003cb\u003ecultivating fresh-cut bouquets\u003c\/b\u003e for yourself, family, and friends or for others on a small commercial scale, you'll go from sowing seeds to cutting armloads of colorful, long-lasting blooms with ease. Lisa's unique approach and easy-to-follow advice on \n\u003cb\u003emulti-season planting and harvesting \u003c\/b\u003euses the natural warm and cool weather cycles present in almost all growing regions to maximize cut flower production. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis logical and nature-driven method is also a signature hallmark of her super-successful online flower-farming courses, and it's one that \n\u003cb\u003etranslates equally well to both small urban backyards and large rural flower farms\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing your own cut flowers means you can \n\u003cb\u003eavoid bouquets laden with pesticides\u003c\/b\u003e (who wants \n\u003ci\u003ethat\u003c\/i\u003e on their wedding day?) and you can skip the trips to your local flower shop or grocery store to pay big bucks for a bouquet that has racked up more airline miles than you could ever hope to. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in this essential cut flower growing handbook are: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e50 extensive flower profiles\u003c\/b\u003e divided into their preferred season of growth. Cool-weather favorites include poppies, snapdragons, and bells of Ireland. Warm-season beauties include zinnias, sunflowers, and celosia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting tips for a succession of blooms\u003c\/b\u003e that carry over from one growing season to the next without any additional work from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrations \u003c\/b\u003eshowing how to pinch plants for more blooms, how to make your cuts, how to erect support netting to keep your flowers straight and upright, how to dig a planting bed, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 200 photographs of the best cut flowers \u003c\/b\u003efor home gardeners to grow, the most effective methods for their care, and the most productive ways to organize them in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvice on caring for a cutting garden\u003c\/b\u003e, locating the best planting site, starting plants from seed, making the harvest, prolonging the life of your cut flowers, and so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Cut Flower Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003ethe perfect balance of inspiration and education\u003c\/b\u003e for anyone interested in bringing more beauty into their lives by growing cut flowers at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ziegler, Lisa Mason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool Springs Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-02-27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening|Ornamental Plants|Flowers - Annuals|Gardening|Ornamental Plants|General|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Flower Arranging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Flower gardening|Cut flowers|Flower arrangement|Annuals (Plants)|Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760382103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760382103\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cool Springs Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46999708434563,"sku":"SP-9780760382103","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9780760382103_spiral_675fe0aa-b881-467f-a7c5-b0f4f2496b27.png?v=1776824265","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/the-cut-flower-handbook-select-plant-grow-and-harvest-gorgeous-blooms-1","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}