The Flower Farmer

Author : Lynn Byczynski
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603580762

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The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski Pdf

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. This newly expanded and thoroughly revised edition will be equally as influential for novices and experienced growers alike. With the cut flower business growing at record rates, demand is at all time highs, challenging growers to take advantage of new techniques to prolong the harvest. New sections on utilizing greenhouses, recommendations for flower cultivars, and post harvest handling growers throughout all of North America will help improve their bottom line. Also updated is the acclaimed resource directory, complete with sources of seeds, plants and supplies, and expert information on organic production under the National Organic Program. For the beginner and backyard gardener, there is an extensive section on the basics—variety selection, soil preparation, planting, cultivation, harvest, and floral design. 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 business, as well as those who dream of growing flowers for enjoyment or profit.

Author : Georgie Newbery
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780857842350

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The Flower Farmer's Year by Georgie Newbery Pdf

Whether you want to grow for pleasure or start your own business, The Flower Farmer's Year is the perfect guide. Grow your own cut flowers and you can fill your house with the gorgeous colours and heavenly scents of your favourite blooms, knowing that they haven't travelled thousands of miles – and you can make money while you do it! Combining boundless passion with down-to-earth guidance and practical advice, Georgie Newbery draws on her own experiences as an artisan flower farmer and florist in this delightful guide. The Flower Farmer's Year covers everything, from how to start a cut-flower patch and guidance on what to grow, to cutting, conditioning and presenting cut flowers, and creating a hedgerow for Christmas. For those interested in selling cut-flowers, the guide includes useful information on how to start a business, including where to sell cut-flowers, and marketing and social media tips. A flower farmer's year planner is also provided to make your cut-flower farm as productive as possible.

Author : Lynn Byczynski
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89065111908

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The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski Pdf

Acre-for-acre, flowers are the most profitable--as well as the most beautiful--crop on the farm. In The Flower Farmer expert flower grower Lynn Byczynski provides a complete introduction to raising a cornucopia of cut flowers for home use and for sale to retail customers, florists, and other markets. The book offers detailed, manageable plans for flower growing on a scale ranging from a backyard border to a half-acre commercial garden. It will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers, including: Home gardeners who want growing tips from professionals, so that they can enjoy an abundance of flowers year-round in fresh and dried bouquets; Passionate gardeners and small-scale growers who want to raise and sell cut flowers in season for additional income; Small commercial farmers who want to increase farm revenue or even make a living from selling field-grown, specialty cut flowers. The Flower Farmer provides a clear, realistic look at both the benefits and the challenges of growing flowers organically for local markets. Chapters include information on: The best varieties of cut flowers--an A-Z list of more than one hundred recommended annuals and perennials, spotlighting the cultivars that are grown by professional flower farmers How to cut, store, and preserve flowers for long-lasting beauty How to dry flowers for crafting or for a dried-flower business Flower-arranging basics from a designer's perspective Extending the season with woody shrubs and trees Marketing options for commercial growers, including sales at farmer's markets, supermarkets, florists, and wholesalers. Sprinkled throughout are profiles of successful flower farmers--from Vermont to California, Texas to Wisconsin--each of them providing a unique perspective proving that growing flowers can be as profitable as it is satisfying.

Author : Jeriann Sabin; Ralph Thurston
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781504979689

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Deadhead by Jeriann Sabin; Ralph Thurston Pdf

If every American flower grower wrote a book like Deadhead, you’d have a complete, inside view of flower farming. Deadhead’s contents, one slice of that view, will assist both those interested in flower farming and those already in the business—no matter if they live in cold areas like short-summer Idaho or in warm southern climes. Several years ago an employee made shirts for Bindweed Farm that read “The Bindweed Way: 9104 experiments, 0 mistakes”, referring to Bindweed’s philosophy of shrugging off errors and turning them into sources of success. We move fast on Bindweed Farm so mistakes happen, sometimes with surprising results—often the wrong way of doing something works out better. We’ve learned a lot from our experiments, and we hope those shared in this book inspire you to make some of your own, so you can be deadheading home from your sales route with an empty truck, full of satisfaction. You can visit the authors at bindweedfarm.com.

Author : Erin Benzakein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781452150932

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Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein Pdf

#1 Amazon Best Seller — Welcome to the farm! The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful 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 to create show-stopping arrangements. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration—a 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 floral décor for every season If you liked Paris in Bloom, you'll love Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden.

Author : Erin Benzakein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781452181851

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Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias by Erin Benzakein Pdf

A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: • Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias • A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system • An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties • Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion Expert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.

Author : Flower Farm (East McKeesport, Pa.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Nursery stock
ISBN : OCLC:957271664

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The Flower Farm by Flower Farm (East McKeesport, Pa.) Pdf

Author : Niki Irving
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781642505511

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Growing Flowers by Niki Irving Pdf

Learn How to Grow Flowering Plants “Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.” ―Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial Gardening. 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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : HeadStart Publishing
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780933239043

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Growing Flowers For Profit by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lisa Mason Ziegler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983485410

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Farm Dog Babs by Lisa Mason Ziegler Pdf

Meet Farm Dog Babs and step into her mischievous life on our flower farm. From napping in the flowers to picking her own tomatoes---Babs will entertain and steal your heart! Babs can't talk but she speaks volumes on how to live the farming good life.

Author : Megan A. Styles
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780295746524

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Roses from Kenya by Megan A. Styles Pdf

Kenya supplies more than 35 percent of the fresh-cut roses and other flowers sold annually in the European Union. This industry—which employs at least 90,000 workers, most of whom are women—is lucrative but enduringly controversial. More than half the flowers are grown near the shores of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake northwest of Nairobi recognized as a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance. Critics decry the environmental side effects of floriculture, and human rights activists demand better wages and living conditions for workers. In this rich portrait of Kenyan floriculture, Megan Styles presents the point of view of local workers and investigates how the industry shapes Kenyan livelihoods, landscapes, and politics. She investigates the experiences and perspectives of low-wage farmworkers and the more elite actors whose lives revolve around floriculture, including farm managers and owners, Kenyan officials, and the human rights and environmental activists advocating for reform. By exploring these perspectives together, Styles reveals the complex and contradictory ways that rose farming shapes contemporary Kenya. She also shows how the rose industry connects Kenya to the world, and how Kenyan actors perceive these connections. As a key space of encounter, Lake Naivasha is a synergistic center where many actors seek to solve broader Kenyan social and environmental problems using the global flows of people, information, and money generated by floriculture.

Author : Eric S Williams
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798858002604

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Flower Farming for Beginners by Eric S Williams Pdf

Flower farming for beginners is a comprehensive guidebook designed to help individuals who are new to the world of flower farming. Authored by experienced flower farmer and horticulturist, this book provides valuable insights, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions to successfully start and manage a flower farm. The book begins by introducing the basics of flower farming, including the various types of flowers, their characteristics, and popular flower varieties for commercial cultivation. It then delves into the essential aspects of setting up a flower farm, such as selecting the right location, preparing the soil, and choosing the appropriate equipment and tools.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Gardening
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030035556325

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The Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener, and Home Farmer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Literature
ISBN : MINN:31951000902836N

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Current Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : White Flower Farm (Litchfield, Conn.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Flowers
ISBN : OCLC:566274969

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Plant Book by White Flower Farm (Litchfield, Conn.) Pdf