Erin Benzakein is the founder of Floret Flower Farm and the author of Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden . Considered one of the nation's leading 'farmer florists,' a term she has helped popularize to describe those skilled at both flower farming and floral design, she is also an accomplished author, teacher, and entrepreneur. Erin lives, farms, and writes from her home in Washington's scenic Skagit Valley. Michele M. Waite is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Bellingham, WA. Her photographs have been featured in The New York Times, Martha Steward Weddings, InStyle, Brides Magazine, and the Knot. Waite shot the photographs for FLORET FARM'S CUT FLOWER GARDEN.