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THE CUT FLOWER SOURCEBOOK

By Rachel Siegfried (Filbert £35, 240pp) LILLY SUBBOTIN

THE best time to pick flowers to get the most out of them is in the early morning, when the stems are most hydrated. Also, look for clean stamens without signs of pollen; if the bees have got there first, they will fade quickly and really aren’t worth picking. Florist Rachel Siegfried was determined to offer an alternative to sterile, imported blooms by growing flowers that would ‘stop people in their tracks with their vital beauty’, so she started her own flower farm, led by the seasons to cultivate everything needed for beautiful arrangements. This informative book is the perfect guide for anyone, from the hobbyist to the commercial grower, who wants to get started on their own cut flower garden.

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