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So far the only book we have studied is the flower farmer by lynn byczynski really has helped but id really like the flower farmers year book as it covers their planter system of growing. While it did take quite a bit of time to set up in year one, this book helped me get organized with detailed spreadsheets in place from the start. The flower farmers year is a delightful read and a solid reference book that will find a prominent place alongside lynn byczynski s the flower farmer, sarah raven s the cutting garden and other bibles on every farmerflorists bookshelf, my own included. New books for cut flower growers growing for market.
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