From experienced flower farmer and reigning "Sweet Pea Queen" Marryn Mathis comes this gorgeous, instructive guide to growing and harvesting your own sweet peas.

With their delicate petals, whimsical vines, and intoxicating scent, sweet peas are some of the most nostalgic and beloved blooms—and they’re easy to grow. Known for the vibrant kaleidoscope of varieties she cultivates on her Washington farm, Marryn Mathis shares her deep knowledge and passion for sweet peas, taking you on an informative journey through her fields and teaching you how to plant, grow, harvest, and arrange a bounty of spectacular flowers. 

Inspired by Mathis's popular "Sweet Pea School" workshops, this gardening book is a master class in sweet peas, sharing: 
The history of this timeless flower 
Best practices for planting and growing 
An overview of popular varieties 
Step-by-step instructions for creating magnificent floral arrangements 
Plus, Mathis’s inspiring personal story of becoming a flower farmer and building The Farmhouse Flower Farm 

Overflowing with stunning photos of colorful varietals, romantic bouquets, and gardens in full bloom, this modern guide to sweet peas is a must-have resource for gardeners, farmers, and florists of all levels, as well as designers and creatives eager for inspiration. 

COMPREHENSIVE FLOWER GUIDE: Sweet peas are beloved for their romantic petals, intoxicating scent, and range of vibrant colors, from pale peach to deep mauve. They're easy to grow—in pots or beds, for cut flowers or your garden—and they attract beneficial pollinators. Sweet Pea School is full of actionable advice and step-by-step instructions for planting, growing, harvesting, and arranging sweet peas, no matter your experience level. Flower farmers and gardeners looking for a hardworking resource and growing guide on sweet peas will find everything they need here. 

Perfect for: 
Gardeners of all levels 
Flower farmers, growers, and florists 
Followers of @thefarmhouseflowerfarm and those who have attended their workshops or buy their seeds 
People who enjoy flower arranging 
Interior designers and artists looking for inspiration 
Fans of Floret Farm 
Gift givers looking for a Mother's Day, housewarming, birthday, or holiday presents
Pages 240
Hard Cover