Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know about Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms (Flower Gardening for Beginners)

"Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here." ―Publishers Weekly

#1 New Release in Perennial Gardening

Whether you're a budding gardener or a seasoned grower, the new 2025 edition of Growing Flowers is your go-to guide for cultivating gorgeous blooms and vibrant cut flower gardens using natural and sustainable methods.

Create Botanical Beauty with Expert Cut Flower Gardening Techniques. Join flower farmer Niki Irving on her serene, boutique flower farm nestled in the mountains of Asheville, NC. With easy-to-follow advice, she walks you through the complete process of growing your own cutting garden--from seed selection to harvesting and arranging.

Grow Flowers Sustainably, Organically, and Joyfully--All Year Round. This updated edition is packed with flower farming tips, organic gardening strategies, and seasonal planting guides that help beginners and experienced gardeners alike grow thriving flower beds. Discover how to craft stunning floral arrangements using homegrown blooms, greenery, vines, berries--even vegetables like artichokes.

Inside, you'll find:

• Practical guidance on organic flower growing, seasonal planting, and sustainable gardening techniques
• Expert design tips for arranging cut flowers into natural, eye-catching bouquets
• Proven methods from a professional flower farmer to start your beginner flower garden or scale your skills
• Vibrant photography to inspire your next floral creation and beautify your coffee table

If you love flower books like Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener's Bible, you'll adore the expert advice and gorgeous visuals in Niki Irving's Growing Flowers. Perfect for gardening gifts, DIY floral enthusiasts, and anyone looking to bring more beauty into their home with freshly grown blooms.