The Word is Out. Seasonal, local, sustainable bouquets are in. And they smell wonderful! Welcome to the beautiful new world of "slow flowers": locally-grown, not imported.safe, not chemcial-laden.vibrant, not lifeless. Come with us as we visit the dedicated farmers and desginers who are changing the way we think about the cut flowers in our lives. You'll never look at a corsage, flower arrangement or boutonniere the same way again. Your next birthday, anniversary or wedding celebration might just be the most gorgeous ever! The 50 Mile Bouquet is the first book to spotlight the dramatic transformation in how cut flowers are grown, designed and used.

With in-depth reporting and breathtaking color photography, this visually elegant book is a feast for the senses. "The stories and images in this book lead us forward, to a new way of enjoying unfussy, chemical-free, natural flowers. There's a nostalgia in these pages, but there is also a decidedly modern sensibility and an undercurrent of excitement over what the future holds for farmers, florists and flower lovers like me." - From the Foreword by Amy Stewart, author of Flower Confidential .