{"title":"Matt Mattus","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatt Mattus offers insightful guides that bring a fresh perspective to home gardening, particularly with a focus on flowers. His works blend practical advice with a passion for nature, making them invaluable for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed, approachable content that encourages creativity and careful cultivation. Whether exploring garden design or plant care, Mattus’s books inspire a deeper appreciation for the art and science of gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mastering-the-art-of-flower-gardening-by-matt-mattus-9780760366271","title":"Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and highly practical study of the art of growing flowers, \u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of Flower Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e presents expert tips on growing both annuals and biennials (including native and heirloom species) alongside 300+ lush photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeously illustrated book by Matt Mattus is based on decades of first-hand experience in his own garden—every variety or cultivar presented is one that he has personally tested and grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMattus sets you up for success by first providing everything you need to know about starting seeds, soil, sowing, hardening off, transplanting, plugs, growing on, cutting, and saving seed. Then you'll find tips for growing over 100 different annuals from seed and 12 types of spring and summer bulbs—all based on his hands-on experience, going beyond the information available on the seed packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of the hundreds of stunning photographs is taken personally by Mattus from the flowers growing on his own farm in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust a small selection of the annuals covered: aster, cornflower, chrysanthemum, impatiens, larkspur, California poppy, delphiniums, sunflowers, morning glory, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, salvia, and zinnia. The bulbs are allium, anemone, ranunculus, fritillaria, freesia, tulips, lily of the valley, true lilies, canna, calla, gladiolus, and dahlia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, there is nothing ordinary about this book—it is unlike any other cut flower book you will find anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486804721900,"sku":"9780760366271","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760366271-mastering-the-art-of-flower-gardening.jpg?v=1775734364"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matt-mattus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}