When it comes to growing beautiful blooms, flower farmer Erin Benzakein is all about the journey, not the destination. From setting goals to sowing seeds, Erin outlines what you will learn in her workshop.

The Flower Growing Guide 

Establish what kind of garden you want to grow as Erin walks you through what to consider when you’re starting out, along with some of the easiest flower varieties for beginners.

Setting Realistic Goals for your Garden

Whether you have a big plot of ground, a raised bed, or a few pots on the patio, Erin explains how resilient flowers are when it comes to where they grow, and encourages you to think creatively about the space you have.

Planning With Your Space in Mind

Learn how to prepare a container, a raised bed, and a plot of ground for growing flowers and follow along with Erin as she emphasizes the importance of good soil for cultivating healthy plants.

Bringing Your Plan to Life

Follow along as Erin guides you through how to successfully start your own garden from seed.

Seed Starting

Learn everything you need to know about growing seedlings indoors and under artificial light, including the supplies you need to get started.

Caring for Seedlings Indoors

Prepare your indoor seedlings for the great outdoors with Erin’s step-by-step guide to get them ready for planting.

Preparing Seedlings for the Outdoors

It’s time to plant your flowers! Whether you're working in a container, a raised bed, or a plot of ground, Erin walks you through each step of the planting process.

Planting Into Your Garden

Start your own flower garden with Erin Benzakein, founder of the flower farm and seed company Floret.

One of the nation’s leading “farmer-florists,” Floret founder Erin Benzakein specializes in growing unique flowers on her Washington State farm. Her vision has kept the company blooming, which now includes a mail-order seed company, three books, and a flower farming workshop for budding floral enthusiasts.

The Flower Growing Guide

Chapters

IntroThe Flower Growing Guide

Ch 1Setting Realistic Goals for your Garden

Ch 2Planning With Your Space in Mind

Ch 3Bringing Your Plan to Life

Ch 4Seed Starting

Ch 5Caring for Seedlings Indoors

Ch 6Preparing Seedlings for the Outdoors

Ch 7Planting Into Your Garden

Meet The Creator

Erin Benzakein