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Zinnia plants a garden, eagerly waits for the plants to grow, sells the beautiful flowers, then gathers seeds to plant the following year. Includes instructions for growing your own flowers.

"From experienced flower farmer and reigning "Sweet Pea Queen" Marryn Mathis comes this jaw-droppingly gorgeous guide to growing and harvesting your own sweet peas"-- Provided by publisher

"Grow and arrange breathtaking dahlias to enhance every occasion. In this luxe compendium, world-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to cultivating 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,...

A guide featuring over 50 of the most beautiful hydrangea varieties with photos and commentary.

Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a bountiful harvest as well as styling spectacular displays that will fill your home with color and the gorgeous scent of the garden year-round. Clare takes the mystique out of the growing process--from choosing the plants to suit both your garden and home and laying out your cutting patch, to planning ahead so you get your perfect palette of color, texture and shape to play with at the right time. An entire...

The "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as "garden center survival tips" offer useful...

Slow flowers inspires us to slow down and smell the flowers grown fresh locally: no chemical-laden, lifeless blooms flown in from afar, but flowers grown in our own backyards or by local flower farmers.

"Everything you need to know about the basics of growing lavender in different climates and conditions, for growers at any scale. Included is detailed information on how to grow and maintain healthy plants (including pruning, pest control, ecological cultivation strategies), the best species and varieties, how to harvest and preserve the flowers, recipes and crafts for each season, and information for growers who want to produce plants on a larger...

"Since cities were first settled, urban dwellers have created gardens on their doorsteps, cultivating beauty and gaining delight from their efforts, however small the landscape. Urban Flowers explores the many ways in which you can bring colour and interest to a small city garden, whatever its location and whatever your taste. Garden designer Carolyn Dunster demonstrates hundreds of ways to make your outdoor space bloom. By using her colour-themed...