001: My Story

From a humble vegetable garden to a bustling flower farm, follow my journey as I explore the world of cut flower farming. Discover how a simple passion for flowers blossomed into a thriving business and how, with an open mind, a spirit for learning, and a bold spirit, you too could cultivate your own floral success story. Join me as I bear my own trials and lessons from the farm and why I chose to let go of the grocery store route to focus back on what truly matters – my farm. This episode is a tapestry of heartfelt narratives, insightful pointers, and practical advice for all you aspiring flower farmers out there. In this episode, you will hear: Transitioning from a vegetable gardener to a successful cut flower farmer and my advice for aspiring flower farmers. The importance of taking action, learning from others, and utilizing opportunities for success in the cut flower business.  The challenges and benefits of transitioning from a farmer's market to a commercial partnership with a grocery store.  How I managed to increase my earnings by trading up my business model, moving from florist routes to grocery stores. Resources: Grab Indoor Seeding Success HERE Free Cut and Come Again Guide Grab the FREE focal flower lineup MINI-COURSE:   Learn Cut Flower Growing Beginning Cut Flower Growing Course and Community: Advanced Cut Flower Growing   Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.