Woody Cut Stems For Growers And Florists

Author : Lane Greer
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 0881928925
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woody Cut Stems for Growers and Florists written by Lane Greer and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to select, cultivate, and handle a variety of popular woody stem plants, with detailed profiles of one hundred genera used for cut stems, with information on key characteristics and applications, production guidelines, and tips on techniques including pruning, forcing, and coppicing.

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ISBN 13 : 9780692827512
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woody Cut Stems written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Allan M. Armitage
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 9780881929768
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Specialty Cut Flowers written by Allan M. Armitage and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book written primarily as a professional reference that nonetheless has proven useful to amateurs because of the depth of the information provided. Gardeners who grow flowers for creating floral displays will find the author's recommendations on optimal stages of harvest invaluable. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Author : Allan M. Armitage
Publisher : Ball Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Specialty Cut Flowers written by Allan M. Armitage and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the general market for specialty cut flowers and offers a discussion of domestic and foreign production, a brief overview of trends, and general comments and techniques about the postharvest care of flowers, including drying and preserving.

Author : John Dole
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781532338441
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers and Greens written by John Dole and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Debra Prinzing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983272649
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The 50 Mile Bouquet written by Debra Prinzing and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights a movement by dedicated farmers and designers toward natural, chemical-free flowers, and explores how cut flowers are grown, designed, and used.--

Author : Lynn Byczynski
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 160358076X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Flower Farmer written by Lynn Byczynski and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Alan B. Stevens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6P/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Specialty Cut Flowers written by Alan B. Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Erin Benzakein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452181853
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias written by Erin Benzakein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. 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.

Author : Matt Candeias
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1642504548
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.