Small Farm, Big Dreams

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Adam and Jennifer O'Neal arehard-working green thumbs whocultivate local farm fresh flowers ontheir 20-acre PepperHarrow Farm cozied on the bluffs above MiddleRiver Valley surrounded by the coveredbridges of Madison County, Iowa. The couple shares their knowledge of the flower farming lifestyle, including gardening tips and tricks about how to produce flowers on 1/4-acre plot. Located outside of Des Moines, their beautiful piece of land, is home to their family of five, plus their three dogs and seven cats who love to welcome guests. They have six acres of cut flower gardens, butterflies, birds, and bees.

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In their debut book, Jennifer and Adam O'Neal introduce their
flower farming lifestyle and share no-nonsense advice on how to successfully
produce flowers whether they be in a raised bed or a quarter-acre plot. Over
the past decade, they have gathered 
know-how as well as useful rule-debunking tips for anyone who dreams of
flowers. This engaging couple shares their expertise ?from the heart ?with a
new generation of aspiring growers, gardeners, and flower farmers.

Contenu
8 Introduction
15 Chapter One: Knowledge Building, Research + Tips, Garden Design Basics 36 Chapter Two: Choosing the Flowers, 10 Easiest Cut Flowers, Perennials vs. Annuals, Design-Driven Flower Farming

60 Chapter Three: Growing the Flowers, Starting from Seed, Ways to Water
74 Chapter Four: Tie a Ribbon, Cutting Your Blooms, Garden-Inspired Design, Weddings + Events
98 Off to Market: Farmers' Market, CSA, You-Pick, Other Opportunities, Children in the Garden

114 Chapter Six: The Dormant Season, Winter Preparation, Dahlias are Different, Prepping + Planning, Creative Time
127 Epilogue