Garden to Vase

Growing and Using Your Own Cut Flowers

Photography by Allan Mandell

As an accomplished gardener and professional florist, Linda Beutler offers unique insights into creating inspired floral arrangements and growing the plants that go into them. Among the topics that Beutler discusses are the philosophy of floral design; making creative use of plants you're already growing; techniques of harvesting and preparing cut flowers; "bouquet basics"; and creating arrangements for special occasions. The book culminates in "Plants for the Cutting Garden: Flowers, Foliage, and Fruit," which contains detailed descriptions of more than 200 outstanding plants. Adding greatly to the book's appeal and usefulness are Allan Mandell's breathtaking photographs of flowers in every stage from the garden to finished arrangement.

Media reviews of this book:

"While useful as a how-to manual and handy reference book, it is also a beautiful book that will cheer on a dreary winter day."

—Eileen G. Fitzsimons, Sacramento Bee, November 22, 2007

"Beutler writes with a light touch and is very knowledgeable about plants; readers will benefit from both in this beautifully illustrated guide."

—Book News, November 2007

"This book is loaded with details on harvesting and handling cut flowers as well as tips to keep them looking fresh. ... If you are getting ready for a wedding, hosting a huge party, or staging a senior prom, this book is your ticket to success."

—Ann Lovejoy, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 11, 2007

"Will encourage even the most reluctant flower arranger to wield a pair of clippers."

—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times, June 24, 2007

"[Beutler] offers lots of useful, concrete advice, from the basics of creating a nosegay to specific growing, harvesting, arranging, and preserving instructions for many plants."

—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, June 10, 2007

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