THE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers -- from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces, to professionals who want to update their techniques. This book teaches you everything you need to know about flower arranging including tips on how to buy and care for flowers, how to cut and prepare them, and how to use floral foam, vases, and various other decorative elements in your arrangements.§§Written by a self-taught professional florist behind the successful bicoastal floral design business Flour LA, this is the go-to guide to floral design that is fresh, original, and exciting.