Description:
Dive deeper into the world of growing cut flowers for their multipurpose qualities. Gardeners, homesteaders, and even city dwellers growing plants in pots can choose flower varieties that are both aesthetically pleasing and useful for culinary recipes, medicinal tinctures, and pigments for eco-dyeing as well as in dried arrangements for décor, art, and jewelry. Learn to plan a garden that promotes a thriving, sustainable ecosystem, harvest and arrange cut flowers, and scale up your garden for profit. Includes 21 recipes and 18 crafts/projects.
Review Quotes: "If you've ever dreamed of stepping outside to a bloom-filled backyard that nourishes both soul and pantry, this book is your guide to success! Joanna brings flower gardening to life with authenticity, charm, and an incredible depth of knowledge. Her words inspire confidence and joy for everyone from first-time growers to long-time homesteaders. This book is the perfect companion on your journey to a more beautiful and purposeful homestead. I walked away with not only a planting plan for my new fabric dyeing flower garden but also a renewed love for the land and what's possible with just a handful of seeds."--Victoria Pruett, author of Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life