2023 Best Books for Beginning Flower Farmers

 

When we were starting our flower farming journey we wanted to soak up as much knowledge as possible! This included podcasts, classes, courses, and of course... books! We have read a plethora of books on gardening, farming, specialty cut flowers, you name it. The ones listed below are our top choices on best books for the beginning flower farmer in 2023. Each book cover is a link to their amazon page (affiliate link*)

1.) Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein

Erin, owner of Floret Farms, is an expert in the field of cut flowers. She has written multiple books on the subject (a couple more you will find listed here!). Each book is different then the next and packed with knowledge and beautiful illustrations.

2.) The Flower Farmer by Lynn Byczynski

With over 75,000 copies sold flower farmers from around the globe can attribute a lot of their knowledge and sucess to Lynn Byczynski. This book has helped thousands of flower farmers start and grow their production through her step by step illustrations. In comprehensive detail Lynn goes over everything in the industry from selecting seeds, growing, harvesting, selling to florists, and even tips on designing for those interested in being farmer-florists.

3.) Cool Flowers by Lisa Mason Ziegler

Lisa Mason Ziegler is an expert and educator in flower farming and specialty cut flowers. In her book Cool Flowers she talks about her cool flowers method and her top 30 low-maintenance hardy annuals. Cool Flowers changed the way many flower farmers start their season and has given many specialty cut flower growers a longer growing season!

4.) Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers by Erin Benzakein

In this book, Erin has design tips, flower harvest tips, and arrangement recipes for each season of the year. Through detailed photographs and step by step instructions readers are given insight on various design styles. This book is a must for those interested in being farmer-florists.

5.) Discovering Dahlias by Erin Benzakein

If you are avoiding the dahila craze or have blown your tuber budget for this season. This book is NOT for you. This book will make you want to purchase every single beautiful dahila pictured. Readers are given a detailed comprehensive index of various dahilas with photos, care information such as vase life, and a simple explanation of the dahlia classification system.

I hope you find these books just as helpful for your journey as we did! 

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