The Flower Grower

Download or read book The Flower-Grower's Instructor, Or the Temple of Flora: Comprising the Rudiments of Botany, and Instructions for the Cultivation of Flowers, with Directions for the Management of the Greenhouse, Pits and Frames written by John GREIG (Florist.) and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Flower Farmer written by Lynn Byczynski and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-22 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From taking cuttings to winning new customers, this is the guide to growing beautiful organic flowers for enjoyment or profit Over 75,000 copies sold! The first edition of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers helped thousands of small growers start successful cut-flower businesses. This expanded and thoroughly revised second edition has become equally influential for backyard novices and experienced growers alike. New sections in this edition include: Utilizing greenhouses Recommendations for flower cultivars Post-harvest handling Also updated is the acclaimed resource directory, complete with sources of seeds, plants and supplies, and expert information on organic production under the National Organic Program. For the beginner and backyard gardener, there is an extensive section on the basics, including Variety selection Soil preparation Planting, cultivation & harvest Floral design For the commercial grower, The Flower Farmer, 2nd Edition includes information about: Larger-scale production Advice about selling to florists, wholesalers, and supermarkets Understanding the wedding and farmers market customers This updated edition also includes revised profiles of successful growers, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of some of the most cutting-edge flower farmers in the country. Because of the extensive revisions and enhanced content, The Flower Farmer, 2nd Edition is essential reading for those already in the flower business, as well as those who dream of growing flowers for enjoyment or profit.

Download or read book The Flower Farmer's Year written by Georgie Newbery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to grow for pleasure or start your own business, The Flower Farmer's Year is the perfect guide. Grow your own cut flowers and you can fill your house with the gorgeous colours and heavenly scents of your favourite blooms, knowing that they haven't travelled thousands of miles – and you can make money while you do it! Combining boundless passion with down-to-earth guidance and practical advice, Georgie Newbery draws on her own experiences as an artisan flower farmer and florist in this delightful guide. The Flower Farmer's Year covers everything, from how to start a cut-flower patch and guidance on what to grow, to cutting, conditioning and presenting cut flowers, and creating a hedgerow for Christmas. For those interested in selling cut-flowers, the guide includes useful information on how to start a business, including where to sell cut-flowers, and marketing and social media tips. A flower farmer's year planner is also provided to make your cut-flower farm as productive as possible.

Download or read book Flower Grower's Guide written by John Wright and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Flower Grower's Guide with Coloured Illustrations by Miss Marie Low and Numerous Illustrative Diagrams by F.W. Burbidge and Others written by John Wright and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Aberdeen-Angus Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Modern Gladiolus Grower written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: