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Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers

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From star flower farmer and bestselling author Erin Benzakein, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers is a comprehensive guide to enhancing every occasion with floral beauty. Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs and an inviting narrative, it offers practical tips for caring for and arranging cut flowers. The book includes over 25 seasonal arrangement tutorials, from centrepieces and posies to wreaths and bridal bouquets. An A–Z flower guide with photos and care advice for more than 200 varieties helps readers identify and use a wide range of blooms. This beautiful and authoritative volume is an invitation to live a flower-filled life.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for flower enthusiasts, amateur florists, gardeners, and anyone looking to bring seasonal floral beauty into their home or special events. A thoughtful gift for those who love flowers and floral arranging.

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From bestselling author and star of the farm-to-centrepiece movement Erin Benzakein comes this stunning visual guide to caring for and arranging fresh flowers all year long.

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From star flower farmer and bestselling author of Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, Erin Benzakein comes this gorgeous and comprehensive guide to enhancing every occasion with floral beauty.

With hundreds of stunning photographs and an inviting narrative style, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers approachable tips for caring for and arranging cut flowers. Plus, it includes how-tos for designing more than 25 seasonal arrangements – including magnificent centrepieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets.

An A–Z flower guide provides photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties, making it easy to identify and use a wide range of beautiful ingredients.

Strikingly beautiful and full of authoritative advice, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers.

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Praised by The Telegraph for blending stunning photography with detailed horticultural understanding, this book is highlighted for its eye for detail. How To Spend It (Financial Times) describes it as a must-have for budding florists, while Town & Country celebrates it as a welcome reason to fill your home with natural beauty throughout the seasons.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452172897

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Illustration: more than 400 full-colour photographs

Contributors:

  • By Chris Benzakein

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Erin BenzakeinΒ is the founder of Floret Flower Farm and the author ofΒ Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. She is known for her lush, romantic floral designs and the enormous selection of unique floral varieties she grows on her small-scale farm. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, includingΒ The New York Times Style Magazine,Β New York Magazine,Β Sunset,Β Martha Stewart Weddings,Β Martha Stewart Living, andΒ Better Homes and Gardens,Β among others. She lives in Washington’s Skagit Valley.

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