{"product_id":"floret-farms-discovering-dahlias-a-guide-to-growing-and-arranging-magnificent-blooms-9781452181752","title":"Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorld-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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these pages, readers will discover: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An A-Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEXPERT AUTHOR: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. The follow-up \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, \u003ci\u003eDiscovering Dahlias\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: A beautiful present for Mother's Day and a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and gardeners, this colorful, flower-forward package pairs perfectly with a bouquet of flowers, seeds, or a vase. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of gardening, flower arranging, and decorating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e books, as well as \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Garden Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e100 Postcards\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden Dahlia Notes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSweet Pea Notes\u003c\/i\u003e stationery and gifts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of\u003ci\u003e Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Flower School\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSquare Foot Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFlower Color Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Benzakein\u003c\/b\u003e is the photographer behind the vibrant floral images for \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Discovering Dahlias\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to managing the day-to-day at Floret, Chris is constantly documenting the brilliant beauty of the farm's flowers through his camera lens. Chris lives in Mount Vernon, Washington, where he farms alongside his family--including his wife Erin and their two children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eErin Benzakein\u003c\/b\u003e is a world-renowned flower farmer known for her lush, vibrant floral designs. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, and \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award. 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