Starting a flower farm

In early 2021 when I was starting my small-scale flower farm, I noticed that it was not terribly easy to find free resources to help me get going. Sure, there were a few I found right away (many of which I mention in this post), but I wanted someone who had been there before who could walk me through the process and who could tell me about what to expect from this new venture. I did find several paid courses that offered the kind of information I was looking for, but I wasn’t even positive…

Crafting a Comprehensive Flower Farming Business Plan with a template pdf included. A cut flower farm requires planning and preparation.

Big news - we're going from homestead to farmstead and starting a flower farm! This might just be our biggest (and scariest) adventure yet!

While selecting where yo grow flowers on your flower farm may be one if the first things you need to decide when starting your flower farm, it shouldn't be a decision you make lightly. There are a lot of factors that go into an ideal growing location. This blog highlights six things you should consider when deciding where to plant your flower field.

What?! What does this even mean?! Obviously you need flowers in your field to sell flowers right? Right. But… you just said I didn’t? You don’t. Huh? You can sell flowers before your field is blooming, even as a first year flower farmer. If you want to treat your flower

Are you interested in starting your own flower farm? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the process based on real world experience.

About five years ago I quit my job in academia (I taught History) and decided to become a flower farmer. If I'm being honest, in those early days I imagined a Marie Antoinette style hobby farm full of clean miniature donkeys and beautiful fields of flowers magically popping up from nowhere. Boy, oh boy - not knowing the full story before you begin such undertakings is one of life's little blessings. So, here I will devolve how anyone, regardless of access to the treasury of Versailles, can…

6 ways I'm simplifying flower farming this year by saying "no". From growing several different varieties, drip tape, labeling and storing dahlias. Things that I've done over and over again in passed years I am confidently saying "no" to this year.

Learn the essentials of pricing and selling your Flower CSA with our expert guide! Perfect for gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and aspiring entrepreneurs. 🌺🌼 📌 Save this post for insights on: Setting competitive prices *Marketing your flower shares *Managing customer expectations *Increasing your sales Turn your passion for flowers into a profitable business with our comprehensive tips! #FlowerCSA

Follow our five steps to plan a cut flower garden. Learn how we plant all our flowers at the right time to have blooms all summer long.