46: Sargent's: How to Get into the Green Industry with Cathy Maxson

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with  Cathy Maxson, the Head Grower and my supervisor from Sargents Greenhouse in Rochester Minnesota, USA. Cathy worked as a baker up until she needed a second job to fill time. She started as a waterer and has grown into a Head Grower position. She has taught me so much already this season about greenhouse maintenance and how be a greenhouse supervisor. In this chat we discuss:WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THIS INPERSON INTERVIEW AND THE GREENHOUSE TOUR VIDEOS HEREHow she got into the green industry What are your duties as a Head Grower What is the difference between an annual and a perennialWhat tips and tricks do you advise people who want to get into the green industryWATCH my Proven Winner Road show on my PatreonWhat are the typical tasks?Why cut back plants?When to do bareroot plantingBugs over winter?What do you look at for annual greenhouse maintenance?Greenhouse styles and what they are used forSargent's sustainability ideologyWhat can improve with the green industry?EVERYTHING'S CONNECTEDWhat skills do you need?What is the biggest obstacle you face?What is the process of plant to consumer?Where do you see Sargents in the future?Where to find Sargent's:Sargents Sargent's FacebookSargent's InstagramI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...