Whether a stately container overflowing with fresh-cut blooms or a simple bud vase showcasing a single rose, floral arrangements are a perennial fan favorite. Bouquets are thoughtful gifts and a beautiful way to share your flower garden with friends and family. If you want to add flower gardening and arranging to your repertoire, get started with some artful advice from the professionals. Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms(Chronicle Books) is a practical how-to disguised as a coffee table book. The beautiful photographs by Michèle M. Waite will garner your attention, but the well-written, informative text will keep you turning the pages.