The Old Farmer’s Almanac, America’s longtime trusted gardening resource, shares with you how to grow more than 30 stunning flowers throughout the year. Gorgeous photos accompany expert guidance and inspirational ideas, providing gardeners of all experience levels with the tools for success and creative enjoyment.

We all want one—a lush, lovely flower bed or pot full of colorful blooms all season long! But it’s not easy to know where to begin or how to handle certain problems along the way that challenge making our dream a reality. This is where The Flower Gardener’s Handbook comes in.

Created by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, this book will take you by your garden-gloved hand and show you how to plan, plant, and care for more than 30 amazing flowers that will make you—as well as your family, friends, and neighbors—smile in absolute delight. Gorgeous photos accompany expert guidance and inspirational ideas, providing gardeners of all experience levels with the tools for success and creative enjoyment.

Highlights include . . .

• Imagine the possibilities! This accessible and inviting resource introduces you to bulbs, annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs, and vines that will perk up your space and season.
• Browse the 32 plants profiled in vivid detail (from asters, irises, and coneflowers to hydrangeas, roses, and wisteria); for each, you’ll find beautiful photos and essential information on planting, care, disease and pest problems, cut-flower harvesting, and recommended varieties.
• Invite birds to your garden! Discover flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs that offer food and shelter to make feathered friends feel right at home.
• Go native! Native plants require little maintenance, conserve water, and support local pollinators. Find regional suggestions across North America.
• Want to bring the joy indoors? Learn how to cut and preserve your garden’s floral bounty or dry blossoms for long-lasting beauty.
• Don’t have a yard? No problem! Learn all about growing flowers in containers, including tips on size, type, and the best potting mediums.
• Discover the benefits of growing flowers from seed: more variety, cost-efficiency, and color options! Learn how to get started.
• Transplanting tips: When and how to move flowers to their permanent spots, whether homegrown or purchased.
• Understand soil from the ground up—structure, nutrients, pH, and how to amend soil for better growth and bloom.
• Be water-wise! Learn practical ways to conserve water, reduce costs, and still keep your flowers thriving through droughts.
• Identify and manage common diseases and pests with straightforward advice and solutions included in this handbook.

The Flower Gardener’s Handbook is a must-have for every flower lover. Whether you're planting for the first time or fine-tuning your flower beds, it’s your trusted companion in growing a garden full of color, scent, and life!