Slow Flowers | Katja Staring

Slow Flowers – Katja Staring

Where do the flowers in your vase come from? In Slow Flowers, Katja Staring introduces growers and other flower enthusiasts who take a thoughtful approach to their work. Their stories show how a bouquet can reflect nature and the seasons.

The people behind the flowers

For this reportage book, Katja spoke to 25 pioneers in the Netherlands and Flanders. Discover how they work and why they choose nature-friendly flower growing. Photographs by Eva Krebbers bring their gardens and work to life. Background information sheds light on the choices involved in growing flowers.

Flowers grown with care

Local origins, the rhythm of the seasons and care for the soil are at the heart of the slow flower movement. The final chapter helps you take part yourself, whether you buy, give or grow flowers. A lovely book for anyone who enjoys flowers at home and is curious about their story.

Book details

• Author: Katja Staring
• Photography: Eva Krebbers
• Publisher: Terra
• Language: Dutch
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 28 × 22,4 cm
• ISBN: 9789089899569