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Book Synopsis: 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.

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Are you a small grower looking to start a successful cut-flower business? Look no further! The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, 2nd Edition is the ultimate guide that has helped thousands of growers just like you. With over 75,000 copies sold, this book is a must-have resource for both beginners and experienced growers alike.

What sets this edition apart is the expanded and thoroughly revised content, including new sections on utilizing greenhouses, recommendations for flower cultivars, and post-harvest handling. You'll also find an updated resource directory with sources of seeds, plants, and supplies, as well as expert information on organic production under the National Organic Program.

Whether you're a beginner or a commercial grower, this book has you covered. For beginners, there is an extensive section on the basics, including variety selection, soil preparation, planting, cultivation, harvest, and even floral design. For commercial growers, you'll find valuable advice on larger-scale production and selling to florists, wholesalers, and supermarkets, as well as understanding the wedding and farmers market customers.

But that's not all. This updated edition also features revised profiles of successful growers, giving you behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of some of the most cutting-edge flower farmers in the country.

Don't miss out on this essential reading for those already in the flower business or those who dream of growing flowers for enjoyment or profit. Get your copy of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, 2nd Edition today and start growing beautiful organic flowers that will captivate customers and boost your sales.

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