Backyard Cutting Garden

Description

Learn to plan, grow, and cultivate a backyard cut-flower garden that yields bouquet-worthy treasures year-round.

An inspiring journey from seed to centerpiece.
–Renee Tucci AIFD PFCI, international floral educator and author of Framing Floral Techniques

Discover the art of backyard flower gardening with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide! Trish Snyder of Flourish Flowers walks you through every step of creating a vibrant, seasonal garden that provides gorgeous blooms for every occasion.

The book includes

advice on garden layout, soil prep, planting, and all the materials and tools you need to start;
tips on composting, watering, deadheading, and dealing with pests;
profiles on over 40 common flowers and plants for small-space gardening, including bloom times, growing and cutting tips, and vase life, covering both annuals and perennials;
detailed planting, harvesting, and ongoing care schedules for your plants; and
instructions to bring your gardens bounty indoors with 20 illustrated step-by-step projects for corsages, sprays, bouquets, wreaths, and more.

Whether youre an avid gardener, an aspiring floral designer, or a total beginner who wants to make the most of a small space, this book will empower you to create an inviting (and practical) garden brimming with color and magic.

[AuthorName]By Trisha Snyder[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Trish Snyder founded Flourish Flower Farm 25 years ago. Her deep understanding of horticulture, floral design, and event planning has equipped her to build Flourish into a multifaceted operation that hosts weddings, classes, and a bespoke flower bar. www.flourish.flowers.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]250+ color photos and charts[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Small-Space Blooms to Grow, Harvest, and Arrange in Every Season[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]250+ color photos and charts[/ColorPattern]