With their delicate petals, whimsical vines, and intoxicating scent, sweet peas are some of the most nostalgic and beloved blooms--and they're easy to grow. Known for the vibrant kaleidoscope of varieties she cultivates on her Washington farm, Marryn Mathis shares her deep knowledge and passion for sweet peas, taking you on an informative journey through her fields and teaching you how to plant, grow, harvest, and arrange a bounty of spectacular flowers.

Inspired by Mathis's popular "Sweet Pea School" workshops, this gardening book is a master class in sweet peas, sharing:

• The history of this timeless flower
• Best practices for planting and growing
• An overview of popular varieties
• Step-by-step instructions for creating magnificent floral arrangements
• Plus, Mathis's inspiring personal story of becoming a flower farmer and building The Farmhouse Flower Farm

Overflowing with stunning photos of colorful varietals, romantic bouquets, and gardens in full bloom, this modern guide to sweet peas is a must-have resource for gardeners, farmers, and florists of all levels, as well as designers and creatives eager for inspiration.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Marryn Mathis (a.k.a. the Sweet Pea Queen) is a champion of and authority on sweet peas. Her Farmhouse Flower Farm is one of the foremost flower farms in the United States, with a robust mail-order business, social media following, and online and in-person workshops that regularly sell out. The farm was featured on the Magnolia Network's Growing Floret.

COMPREHENSIVE FLOWER GUIDE: Sweet peas are beloved for their romantic petals, intoxicating scent, and range of vibrant colors, from pale peach to deep mauve. They're easy to grow--in pots or beds, for cut flowers or your garden--and they attract beneficial pollinators. Sweet Pea School is full of actionable advice and step-by-step instructions for planting, growing, harvesting, and arranging sweet peas, no matter your experience level. Flower farmers and gardeners looking for a hardworking resource and growing guide on sweet peas will find everything they need here.

FLOWER LOVERS' GIFT: Brimming with gorgeous imagery of sweet peas on the vine, the farm at sunrise, and stunning floral arrangements, this volume offers an enchanting peek into the life of a flower farmer. It makes an inspired gift for hobbyists as well as experienced florists and gardeners. Flower lovers, design aficionados, and decorators will delight in the beauty and creative fodder in these pages. Display it on a coffee table alongside a vase or a beautiful tray.

Perfect for:

• Gardeners of all levels
• Flower farmers, growers, and florists
• Followers of @thefarmhouseflowerfarm and those who have attended their workshops or buy their seeds
• People who enjoy flower arranging
• Interior designers and artists looking for inspiration
• Fans of Floret Farm
• Gift givers looking for a Mother's Day, housewarming, birthday, or holiday presents