Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

Name: Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Price: 7.78 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (230 reviews)
Author: Amy Stewart

by Amy Stewart

Nonfiction Business

4.6 (230)

4.6 stars from 230 reviews

306 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by Algonquin BooksPublished 2007-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're curious about where everyday things come from and how industries secretly work behind closed doors.
You love learning about niche expertise and the eccentric people who devote their lives to mastering one small corner of the world.
You enjoy narrative non-fiction that weaves together science, commerce, and human ambition across real locations and characters.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a simple guide to growing flowers yourself or arranging them for your home.
You prefer books that stay in one place rather than following the author across multiple countries and industries.
You're looking for a straightforward argument about whether genetic modification is good or bad. This explores both sides without taking a stance.

About this book

Flower Confidential offers a behind-the-scenes examination of the global flower industry and its pursuit of perfection. Amy Stewart travels worldwide to document the work of hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists who develop and sell flowers engineered to be larger, brighter, and more durable than naturally occurring varieties. The book profiles various figures in the industry, including a scientist working to create the first genetically modified blue rose, a horticultural breeder known for developing a widely popular lily variety, a gerbera breeder producing flowers in numerous colors, and an Ecuadorean farmer cultivating premium roses. Throughout her investigation, Stewart explores how the flower industry balances natural cultivation with technological innovation, and how commercial interests intersect with sentimental value.

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Currently 4.6★ from 230 reviews

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