{"product_id":"the-homesteaders-guide-to-cut-flowers-growing-beautiful-versatile-blooms-for-pantry-pleasure-profit","title":"The Homesteader's Guide to Cut Flowers: Growing Beautiful, Versatile Blooms for Pantry, Pleasure \u0026 Profit","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoanna Blessing\u003c\/b\u003e's passion for cultivating a well-rounded homestead goes back to her roots on her family's farm. An agriculturalist at heart, she has long grown gardens of heirloom vegetables, getting her hands in the dirt whenever possible. Joanna expanded her professional knowledge by attending university for agricultural sciences, where she dove deeper into topics such as horticulture, crop systems, and farming as a business. She soon found herself, along with her spouse, Eric, settling into a small farm of their own known as Olde Soul Acres in eastern Pennsylvania. They have worked on turning this century-old farm back into a thriving business by utilizing different aspects of the landscape for growing livestock, crops, and most recently flowers. Visit them online at oldesoulacres.com. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJennie Love\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the foreword, is creative director\/owner of Love 'n Fresh Flowers and host of the \n\u003ci\u003eNo-Till Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e podcast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: \u003c\/b\u003e Welcome to the World of Multi-Purpose Flowers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003ePlanning Your Homestead Flower Garden \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003eCultivating Multi-Purpose Flowers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003eSustainable Practices for Homestead Flower Farming \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003eGrowing Flowers for Sale \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003eBlending Gardening and Flower Farming with Your Lifestyle \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003eEdible Flowers and Their Uses--Medicinal and Culinary \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003eDrying Flowers for Longevity \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003eEco-Dyeing with Flowers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinal Thoughts: \u003c\/b\u003e Reflecting on Your Floral Journey \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendix: \u003c\/b\u003e Planting Chart \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eThe Homesteader's Guide to Cut Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e is the start of your journey exploring the purposes and practices of growing flowers. Joanna's well-earned wisdom and insights elevate the use of flowers within the home and business. Be inspired to grow your own flowers and let your creativity flow!\"--LeeAnn Huber, Coseytown Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Joanna has crafted an absolute gem for anyone who dreams of a flower-filled homestead. This book is more than just a how-to; it's an invitation to weave beauty and purpose into your everyday life. From growing vibrant blooms to creating pantry staples, Joanna shares her wealth of knowledge in a way that feels like a trusted friend walking alongside you in the garden. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower, you'll find inspiration and practical wisdom on every page.\"--Jill Ragan, author of The Tiny But Mighty Farm and founder of Whispering Willow Farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Joanna Blessing of Olde Soul Acres invites readers to dive deeper into intentionally growing cut flowers and enjoying the fruits of labor, covering the ins and outs of growing cut flowers, as well as how a home gardener can level up their growing to offer flowers to bring a monetary profit to their homestead\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A charming handbook for growing, selling, and crafting with flowers [...] Blessing's passion for growing flowers is contagious [...] This wide-ranging how-to will appeal to novices and seasoned gardeners alike.\"--Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A charming handbook for growing, selling, and crafting with flowers [...] Blessing's passion for growing flowers is contagious [...] This wide-ranging how-to will appeal to novices and seasoned gardeners alike.\"\n\u003cb\u003e --\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom urban patios to rural homesteads, learn to cultivate versatile flowers that beautify your space while doubling as culinary herbs, healing plants, and craft materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlower farming has seen a recent surge of interest, largely due to social media and the presence of idolized flower farmers, such as Washington State's Floret. Most home gardeners already grow several types of flowers for landscape and ornamental purposes, so the thought of having fresh, beautifully displayed, homegrown bouquets for sale and offering You-Pick flower operations on a new level is enticing to many home growers. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost cut flowers have multipurpose qualities--gardeners and homesteaders can choose varieties that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also useful as culinary herbs, medicinal tinctures, and pigments for eco-dyeing and in dried arrangements for decor, art, and jewelry. Many of these plants can also be easily grown in pots for flower lovers living in the city. Joanna Blessing of Olde Soul Acres invites readers to dive deeper into intentionally growing cut flowers and enjoying the fruits of their labor. She covers the ins and outs of planning a garden that will promote a thriving, sustainable ecosystem, as well as how to harvest and arrange cut flowers and how a home gardener can scale up to bring a monetary profit to their homestead. Chapters cover: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing your garden space and resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting versatile varieties of cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding relationships with local markets and florists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 recipes for edible flowers, tinctures, floral teas, desserts, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 crafts and projects using your flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/02\/2026 (EAN 9781493089536, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Blessing, Joanna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-05-19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening \/ Ornamental Plants \/ Flowers - General|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Sustainable Living|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Flower Arranging|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Herbal Medicine|Gardening \/ Garden Design, Planning \u0026amp; Layout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut flowers|Flower gardening|Handbooks and manuals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493089536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781493089536\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyons Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950164439321,"sku":"SP-9781493089536","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781493089536_spiral.png?v=1786073351","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-homesteaders-guide-to-cut-flowers-growing-beautiful-versatile-blooms-for-pantry-pleasure-profit","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}