The Cut Flower Handbook

  “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, Growing for Market magazine; Owner, Seeds from Italy   * Lynn Byczynski, Author of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers; Founder, Growing for Market magazine; Owner, Seeds from Italy * “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 * 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 * “Want to start growing cut flowers? Start here! Lisa covers it all.” —Antonio Valente, Specialty Cut Flower Grower at antoniovalenteflowers.com      * Antonio Valente, Specialty Cut Flower Grower at antoniovalenteflowers.com * “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   * Dave Dowling, Cut Flower Specialist, Ball Seed * “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   * Dr. John Dole, Professor, North Carolina State University; Executive Advisor, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers * “The Cut Flower Handbook 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, Cool Flowers and Vegetables Love Flowers, while adding valuable new tips and tricks along the way.” —Danielle Keeton, Northlawn Flower Farm   * Danielle Keeton, Northlawn Flower Farm * “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. The Cut Flower Handbook 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 The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover, co-founder of SavvyGardening.com    * Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover, co-founder of SavvyGardening.com * “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. The Cut Flower Handbook 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   * Debra Prinzing, author and founder of the Slow Flowers Society * “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 Specialty Cut Flowers   * Dr. Allan M. Armitage, Emeritus Professor of Horticulture, University of Georgia, author of Specialty Cut Flowers * “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    * Georgie Newbery of commonfarmflowers.com *