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With their delicate petals, whimsical vines, and intoxicating scent, sweet peas are some of the most nostalgic and beloved blooms—and they’re easy to grow. Known for the vibrant kaleidoscope of varieties she cultivates on her Washington farm, Marryn Mathis shares her deep knowledge and passion for sweet peas, taking you on an informative journey through her fields and teaching you how to plant, grow, harvest, and arrange a bounty of spectacular flowers. 

Inspired by Mathis's popular "Sweet Pea School" workshops, this gardening book is a master class in sweet peas, sharing:

  • The history of this timeless flower
  • Best practices for planting and growing
  • An overview of popular varieties
  • Step-by-step instructions for creating magnificent floral arrangements
  • Plus, Mathis’s inspiring personal story of becoming a flower farmer and building The Farmhouse Flower Farm


Overflowing with stunning photos of colorful varietals, romantic bouquets, and gardens in full bloom, this modern guide to sweet peas is a must-have resource for gardeners, farmers, and florists of all levels, as well as designers and creatives eager for inspiration.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Daniel R. ★★★★★

I had no idea sweet peas came in so many colors until I flipped through this—the vibrant kaleidoscope of varieties section alone sold me. Planted a few along my back fence this spring and the scent is already unreal.

Daniel ★★★★★

The photos of the different varieties alone sold me — the color range is wilder than I expected. I've never started sweet peas from seed before, and the growing notes made it feel doable instead of fussy.

Olivia Z. ★★★★★

I've grown sweet peas for years and still learned things from the section on their intoxicating scent and which varieties actually earn their space. The growing notes make it feel genuinely easy, even for a small backyard patch.