Fresh Cut Flowers: An Expert Guide to Flower Arrangements
Horticulture Reference Nature Education Floristry Flower Arranging Lifestyle Crafts & Hobbies
Gregory Milner’s Fresh Cut Flowers: An Expert Guide to Flower Arrangements is the 2012 hard-cover bible that florists, hobbyists, and design students still reach for first when they need professional-grade results. Signed by the author on the title page, this 342-page reference distills Milner’s two decades of international show-winning experience into step-by-step tutorials, colour-coded seasonal charts, and over 300 museum-quality photos that reveal exactly how to condition, wire, foam, and position stems for maximum vase life and visual impact. From bridal hand-ties to corporate installations, each project lists exact stem counts, cost estimates, and timing so home arrangers can duplicate salon-level work without waste or guess-work.
What sets this copy apart is its collectible status: a clean, tight, first-edition hardback personally autographed by Milner—something rarely found in the secondary market. The JoJo Publishing binding is built to lie flat on a workbench, and the coated paper withstands moisture and petal stains that ruin ordinary craft books. Young adults studying floristry coursework, event planners building mood boards, or gift-buyers searching for a keepsake that marries beauty with practicality will appreciate how the illustrated glossaries of Latin names, foliage textures, and mechanics (cages, pin-holders, water tubes) double as both textbook and coffee-table art piece.
Beyond technique, Milner weaves eco-conscious sourcing tips, after-care recipes, and a month-by-month “what’s in season” index that helps buyers support local growers and keep arrangements sustainable. Whether you are curating a farmers-market bouquet or preparing for a certification exam, owning this signed, gently-scuffed reference ensures you have the same resource used by top European ateliers—while adding an autographed horticultural classic to your personal library.
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