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The Self-Sufficient Flower Gardener

Designing Beautiful Beds and Borders, Growing Perennials and Cut Flowers, Creating Pollinator-Friendly and Cottage-Style Gardens, and Mastering Container Gardening Techniques

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The Self-Sufficient Flower Gardener

By: Renard B. Cocco
Narrated by: KC Wayman
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The Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide to Growing a Beautiful, Thriving Flower Garden

Have your flowers wilted even when you followed the tag? Do picture-perfect cottage gardens feel out of reach? Buying plants only to watch them fail is frustrating—but it’s not your fault.

This clear, beginner-focused guide takes you from confused to confident by teaching simple systems that actually work. You’ll learn how to choose the right plants, place them correctly, and care for them with confidence—no guesswork required.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • A beginner-first approach — Start with easy wins like containers and a “can’t-fail” flower bed using three rules: Right Plant, Right Place, Right Care.
  • Easy garden design systems — Create cottage-style beds, pollinator gardens, borders, or cutting gardens with plans you can copy.
  • Practical, real-world guidance — Know what to do each season and how to fix common problems fast.

You’ll also learn:

  • How to assess your garden conditions
  • Reliable perennials for beginners
  • Simple cut-flower growing and harvesting
  • Pollinator-friendly planting plans
  • Color and texture basics for beautiful results

If you’re ready to finally grow flowers that thrive, this guide will show you how—step by step.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2026 Jelle Olivier Magnus Postma (P)2026 Jelle Olivier Magnus Postma
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