The Homesteader's Guide to Cut Flowers

Growing Beautiful, Versatile Blooms for Pantry, Pleasure & Profit

By: Joanna Blessing, Jennie Love (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 19 May 2026

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256 Pages

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From urban patios to rural homesteads, learn to cultivate versatile flowers that beautify your space while doubling as culinary herbs, healing plants, and craft materials.

Flower 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.

Most 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:

Assessing your garden space and resources
Selecting versatile varieties of cut flowers
Building relationships with local markets and florists
21 recipes for edible flowers, tinctures, floral teas, desserts, and more
18 crafts and projects using your flowers

“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! I walked away with not only a planting plan for my new fabric dying 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

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"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 "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 "The Homesteader's Guide to Cut Flowers 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

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