The Cut Flower Garden

The Cut Flower Garden is a delightfully illustrated guide to growing your own beautiful flowers all year round. With advice on how and when to sow, cut, and replant your flowers, you'll learn how to create a garden that is always blooming, no matter the season.Whether it's pots of gardenias and spring bulbs on a balcony, marigolds tucked into a vegetable patch, or sweet peas winding through a trellis, there's room for beauty in even the smallest of spaces.With over fifty-five different flowers to choose from, learn how to curate your dream backyard flower selection whether you're growing from seeds, seedlings, or bulbs.Discover how to grow an assortment of floral beauties from foxgloves and hydrangeas to Japanese windflowers and cosmos--the opportunities and bouquet arrangements are endless! With musings on the meaning of flowers, advice for choosing the right size vase, and tips for making your cut flowers last longer, gorgeous posies are just a season away.A planting chart summarizing the most useful information from the flower profiles is also included, along with guidance on colors and inspiration for arrangements. With an emphasis on seasons rather than months, the book is a beautiful and practical gift for a garden enthusiast, whether they live in the northern or southern hemisphere.