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The Flower Farmer: Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers (Gardener's Supply Books)
 
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The Flower Farmer: Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers (Gardener's Supply Books) (Paperback)

by Lynn Bycznski (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co (5 Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0930031946
  • ISBN-13: 978-0930031947
  • Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.3 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 534,657 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #32 in  Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Agriculture & Farming > Organic Farming
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"Byczynski, who quit her city job to become a flower farmer, has interviewed hundreds of farmers who grow flowers as all or part of their income; she offers profiles of 12 of them. Byczynski emphasizes organic flowers because organic-farming practices protect both people and the environment. She gives advice on selecting seeds (recommending foolproof flowers for the novice grower), site and soil requirements, buying and starting plants, growing and caring for them, and creating a dried-flower garden. The author discusses growing woody ornamentals (certain species of trees and shrubs) that can be used in floral designs as well as harvest and postharvest procedures. She gives advice on arranging fresh flowers and on going commercial (marketing and pricing). There's a list of 100 recommended cut flowers, full-color photographs, and black-and-white line drawings."-Booklist review by George Cohen

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3.0 out of 5 stars By an American for an American , 10 Sep 2007
Whilst this book is well written and makes a good read, I was very disappointed to find that it is written by an American for an American market. All case studies are of American flower farmers. Whilst many of the flowers discussed are typically English, their instructions for growing are based upon American climate and soil. Not quite the bible I was hoping for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for anyone interested in specialty farming., 27 Nov 1998
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Lynn Byczynski, herself a flower farmer, does an excellent job of sharing her wisdom to others who wish to make a living tending the earth. This book is not only applicable to those who wish to grow and sell cut flowers, it will also be useful to herb farmers, u-pick farm owners, and even those who just wish to grow beautiful flowers for their own use. The book's focus on organic growing techniques is especially useful, as is the author's descriptive list of recommended flowers to grow.

Throughout the book you are introduced to other specialty farmers who have carved a niche in the competitive horticultural market for their home grown products. No one claims this way of making a living is easy, but you can feel the pride and the love of the labor come through in each profile. Each small farmer generously shares stories of their successes and failures and paints a realistic picture of what is involved in the business.

The book also lists many useful sources for seeds and nursery products, wholesale plant companies, tools, marketing supplies, and other organic gardening reference books. I highly recommend this book to the potential flower farmer or market gardener.

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