Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias
A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms
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World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements.
In these pages, readers will discover:
• Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias
• A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system
• An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties
• Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion
Expert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award.
Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.
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Release date
March 9, 2021 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781452181851
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781452181851
- File size: 39442 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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March 5, 2021
Flower gardener Erin Benzakein returns with her third book, introducing readers to the bright, often flamboyant world of dahlias. In keeping with her now-established method and style, this highly illustrated work guides gardeners from planting to harvest. The instruction will aid readers just beginning to get their hands in the dirt, while pros will particularly value the sections on propagation methods, hybridizing, and harvesting seeds. A collection of floral designs will set readers dreaming of bouquets. While much of Benzakein's information can be found elsewhere, her visual guides are true standouts. Multipage presentations of dahlias, arranged by size, form, and color, offer a framework to grapple with the wide range of blooms and will be useful to everyone--from those trying to select a few tubers, to those investing in acres of blossoms. The book's final third is a lavish variety finder, listing 360 favorites culled from the 800-plus varieties in Floret Farm's fields. VERDICT Benzakein is a celebrity and best-selling author in the flower farming world, with an upcoming show on Magnolia TV. Her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, is an essential title, and her large fan base will clamor for her newest as well.--Neal Wyatt, Library Journal
Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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