AMY BARENE is a self-taught cut-flower gardener and florist. She's the owner of Capital Blooms, a business that offers floral design workshops, cut flowers, and wedding work. Amy also works on her 1,067-square-foot micro-flower farm with her husband and three dogs. When she's not gardening, Amy loves traveling and finding the best cup of coffee in any town. Learn more at CapitalBlooms.net.
"""Flower Gardening for Beginners is a must-read for anyone that wants to grow flowers. Amy has written a book that is not only beautiful and relatable, but also a great resource packed full of all of the information you need to get growing. I highly recommend this book and I know it will inspire many new gardeners to transform their spaces into something magical."" --Marryn Mathis, flower farmer at The Farmhouse Flower Farm ""Amy's book is a great resource for all beginning flower growers! If you don't know where to start, this will give you all the tips, tricks, and information you need to have a successful cut-flower garden!"" --Galena Berkompas, Micro Flower Farm ""This is the book that I wished I had when I first started my flower garden: a true, complete resource for beginner flower gardeners. With comprehensive information on everything from seed-starting to harvesting, every beginner should start here. Seasoned gardeners and market growers will appreciate the detailed flower profiles that summarize and organize everything you need to know."" --Deanna Kitchen, flower farmer and founder of The Growing Kindness Project"