Flower Farm Year in Review | How Did We Do?

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

The reason I started our KZbin channel was to just show the lifestyle of flower farming and family life not so much of a learning channel, but It's more about creating a beautiful life in a simple way. Flower farming is profitable for sure, so keep it up, and you will find your people and way, especially on your channel. So far, you're doing great. Happy growing, my friend.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you friend for that encouragement!

[@tamarabell7399]

❤

[@katrienvh4289]

You guys are being very smart on how you do your flower farm! There is a very big flower farmer youtube channel that is now 5 years in and they were aiming to be profitable at year 5 but keep making very big investments , grow way more that they can sell and always are running out of time to get ready for things. It's only because they have youtube, that they are surviving. It's almost like they do the blunders intentional to get more views... That is why I love your channel. You are very on the ball.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I think you know which channel we were subtweeting ;) Completely agree.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I agree they have made some decisions solely because it probably made good content, But they also have different goals. They know what weekly $ amount they need/want to support their family. So they know that have to continue to grow their farm bigger each year, until they have enough product. However, if they truly don't have enough time to harvest everything at their current size, they shouldn't increase yet, because that's just more flowers that will go in the compost...

[@CoramDeoFarm]

@@ElderandOakFarm just going to have to disagree with this. What they’re doing is not wise and they’re not going to be profitable. It follows none of the advice from any of the actually profitable farms. They’re entertaining and fun to watch. They are not a model to accept or follow if trying to build your own farm.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

​@CoramDeoFarm I am not saying its what I would do... & I'm not saying I agree with their decisions, but I understand some of them... like clearing more land, investing in more things like peonies & things, but some- like especially growing more Annuals each year, I definitely don't. I understand their decision to continue to invest in perennials & some things because their goal isn't to "be profitable by year 1" their goal is to be making a certain amount per week & be profitable by year 5. Their farm needs to replace both of their incomes. You may be profitable by year 2, but $3,000 of profit isn't going to pay any bills... if they continue to increase the size of their farm, they have the oppurtunity to make say $100,000 in profit, that's something that will pay their bills... but they should prepare the land (while they have tike, like they said) but not plant it full of things they don't have time tonharvest. That's just a huge waste of time & money! I also feel that sometimes they pretent to "not have time to get everything done" just for their story line.

[@Lavender_May_American_Rooted]

I've heard Ean and Serena on Red Roof Farm voice their struggle with what's good for their farm and what's good for KZbin. While also saying it's almost detrimental to the farm. The connection between channel creator and their community of subscribers is indescribable and priceless. I don't envy Ean and Serenas' challenge with feeling like they need to decide between their dream of profitable farming and their hugely successful flower farm KZbin channel. I greatly appreciate the knowledge I've gained from their channel. @coramDeaFarm you are very organized. I like your idea of focusing on the business side of flower farming. That topic is definitely lacking content. Jesse at B.A.R.E Farm, seems to be the only channel providing that content. I look forward to learning from your business for used content. I also believe your channel is unique due to your faith Popcorn! I watched the whole video. I 100% have experienced the organic growth of my channel. Regardless of my audience, I stay true to my goal of providing flower farming content for Zone 9b California and my journey starting a U-pick farm from scratch less than a year ago. Final popcorn. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@dottiesworld979]

I've been binging your videos for a few days now and I appreciate the info so much on the logistics side of business... I feel like growing the flowers is fairly easy and straightforward but the business aspects are the parts I don't know about and I really appreciate how thorough and open you are with what works and what doesn't ❤

[@TaureanDreams]

Thank God for this channel ❤️❤️

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Aww thank you so much 💜

[@daveswords2112]

Great channel full of real businessa advice on how to have a profitable flower farm. Keep up the good work.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thanks Dave!

[@denisekelley2292]

Popcorn! I appreciate at about 45 min in (I watched the whole video :)). You talked about how you don't need the income but want Alex to have something she enjoys, and it works with your family and values. My husband is in the process of a promotion that will allow for me to quit full time traditional work and make some money on a passion project. Our kids are grown, I can devote as much or as little time as I want. Also, thanks for the real talk on integrated pest management. So many people pass judgment and get mean with people who use pest control. It's a real part of agriculture and farming. I'm in NW Oregon, very different growing conditions. I can't wrap my head around how early and fast your spring season starts and ends. I find your info helpful; I just adjust to what works for me.

[@dianemurphy9772]

Kettle Corn Popcorn...my favorite! Perfect video to watch this morning on the 1st of the New Year, 2024 as I am about to enter my first flower farming season with my twin girls. Growing up I remember my father telling us to practice the 'Seven P's (proper-prior-planning-prevents-pretty-poor-performance). So, I have been reading and researching as much as I can take in (can't afford the courses out there because I need the money for seed and other startup costs). Your videos have been an enormous source of inspiration and information, thank you. Best wishes for a prosperous and Happy New Year! (Double Trouble Farm, Ohio, 6b)

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Oh i love the name!

[@amworlie2009]

I love how you are so open with your faith. ❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you April. It is important to us that we stay faithful in that

[@katygerald7096]

As a fellow homeschool mom of 4 and first year flower farmer, I so appreciate your content! Thank you for staying true and being open and honest. Popcorn!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay for homeschoolers!!

[@tinamiller6269]

Popcorn Not only did I watch it to the end, I was sad to see it end. Spent the day in the greenhouse listening to your content then brought it in to listen while cooking dinner. Never change y’all are a breath of fresh air.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you Tina!

[@allisoncriswell5001]

49:44 that’s how we did it too on our market garden! Taking a full day off is a game changer and a must to not burn out. Except watering the nursery, we would try to leave the farm and go for a hike

[@pattymoore8351]

I watched to the end😊 I'm impressed with your videos, you're very wise with how you run your flower farm,especially considering how new you are at this! You're very generous to share your trials and errors,failures and successes with the rest of us❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you patty for that encouragement!

[@JeannnineH]

Popcorn! Long form talking videos are great for listening like a podcast. Appreciate all the helpful pieces throughout thanks for touching on the pests!

[@nancyschwartz5665]

So those of us who watch all the way through do so because we aren't just looking to be entertained but we really want to learn something and we believe that you have something to teach us. I am coming into flower farming as a way to create revenue to support a food garden to provide fruits and veggies for our local food shelf. Your business advice is SO welcome! We live 10 miles south of the Canadian border. Our frost free growing days run from about June 1 through Sept 21st. Our advantage is that we are just 5 miles outside of major tourist town with tons of traffic especially during the growing season. I am really appreciating your friendship with one another. You mentioned a board meeting...are you a corporation? oh... and popcorn...lol

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you for this! ☺️

[@kristahansen3171]

Popcorn! I have learned a lot from you two. Thank you for all the information that you have given to help us with our flower farms. I just finished my first year of my U-pick flower farming. By the way I watch to the end of your videos! I can't thank you two for all the help on KZbin and on instagram. God Bless

[@CoramDeoFarm]

that’s awesome! Thank you krista

[@goldiethompson3080]

Popcorn! Happy New Year from a fellow Oklahoman! Stumbled upon your channel yesterday. I'm excited to watch your content!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay!

[@rbrown2746]

I love your videos, much needed content in this space

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@MelanieMcCarthy-b4r]

Popcorn! Thank you so much for all of this very down to earth and useful information.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@pamspreutels1473]

Thanks for sharing ! And Yes, we watch to the end!

[@mrsmazurreads7725]

Popcorn 🍿 I always save your videos to listen to while I’m putting my daughter to sleep! Love your channel and especially your words on children in this video. Children are such a blessing! Happy new year!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Love that! They sure are

[@KountryKornerFloral]

Made it to the end! Thank you for taking the time to create this great content. The pest control tip was perfect!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@jessicahull6780]

popcorn! Going into year 2 here! Thank you for the info!

[@vastharvestpermaculture]

🍿 watching from Australia. Just stumbled across your channel and am watching watching. Thank you for the great content 👌

[@CoramDeoFarm]

hi !!

[@sarahsbloomsnz]

Popcorn. This was great, I am learning a lot going into year 4 flower farming, thank you. From Sarah’s Blooms in New Zealand.

[@Nicollettesparkov]

Popcorn! Loved your review. I’m starting my 3rd year as well

[@ThePosyCo]

🍿 Great video and great team! Happy New Year!! 🎊

[@MegaJules71]

Happy New Year (from Australia)! May it be a year of plentiful popcorn, flowers and peace ❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I love it!

[@Lifeandlisa]

Made it to the end. Thanks guys 🙏🏻

[@jnbenfield]

Popcorn!! Happy new years!

[@moonshadowflowerfarm4341]

POPCORN!!! lol I made it to the end!! Thank you for all the knowledge you are so willing to share. Happy New Year!!!!!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Nice!!

[@jeannet9592]

Thank you so much for a thorough and generous video.

[@Sams_Thoughts]

POPCORN!! Y’all are so cute!! I love your videos and how you unashamedly incorporate your faith into everything you do!! I pray that God will bless your 3rd year and direct your path as y’all make decisions for your farm and family! Happy New Year!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you SO much!

[@suziecampbell3897]

i watched to the end. i loved it. POPCORN!!!!🌻🌼🌷🌱💐

[@memo61273]

POPCORN! Love Jennie Marks interview.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

me toooo! :)

[@jabacall62]

Loved this video too! Yes, I would love to watch interviews with other flower farmers! 🍿

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay! I am working on lining up some more

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

I love your channel! I was so discouraged last summer, but you've inspired me for 2024.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I’m glad!

[@faithannetoo]

You guys cracked me up in this video. I always appreciate hearing about the business side of flower farming 🍿😆

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Hehe

[@kellysmykal]

Popcorn. Love the content in your videos & always watch the entirety. I’ve been a fan since I found you. Great interview with Jenny & look forward to next week’s & others to come. Have a wonderful 2024! I can’t wait to see your Spring flowers!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

thank you kelly for all of your support! I am so excited for the next interview and hopefully more to come. Yes, I would love it to be March already 😅

[@ericmsellers3907]

I just joined the FB group. True follower here. Popcorn.....

[@rbrown2746]

I Love that you share your faith, and give Glory to God in your business, I watched to the end popcorn, I love the fb group too

[@SandraJeanneDesign]

Popcorn! 😂 Happy New Year! Looking forward to learning more from you. I'm up in Central Oregon and starting a small flower farm this year. I've been wanting to do this for a couplenof years and I'm finally going to do it! 🌻🌷🪻🌼💐

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay!

[@stevo4535]

I don’t know how to do a popcorn emoji lol😂 I always listen to the whole video. Love your different YT style and approach.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Haha love it!

[@davidebersole7399]

Popcorn! Have a Happy New Year! I watch your videos all the way through.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay!

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Great video, thanks for sharing. As you have mentioned unfortunately nobody talks abkut business side of the flower farming and i really like yourtalks in this matter. I also like your interview with more experienced peolle regarding business side ansiwatched your interview with Jenny as well. Please keep doing this in 2024 as well. Thanks very much for sharing and have a wonderful new year 😊

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you! yes, I agree those interviews are so helpful. We have one coming next week that I am SO excited about

[@srcoplin85]

I really appreciate all yall are doing! We need more content like this. I’ll be honest that I watch yall on 1.5 speed while I walk on my treadmill. You make me walk longer 😂. But seriously like your practical content for us flower farmers trying to make this an actual business without waiting until year 5.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Ha! I hope I don’t sound too crazy at that speed. About to record anything long walking video tonight ;)

[@srcoplin85]

Oh I love how you sound even more excited and Eric does too. 😉

[@CoramDeoFarm]

@@srcoplin85 haha amazing

[@srcoplin85]

Have yall thought of making shorts from these videos and linking them to Ig? I know Ig is mainly for your customers that are younger gen but this might just draw visitors that would then expand your customer base.

[@srcoplin85]

Also, I love how planned out you are! I need help 😂.

[@carolleimbach6407]

Loved this❤ The end of the video is called the outro. Keep up the great work!

[@Miss_Martha.WestVirginia]

You two are such a great team!. I love all of your videos.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you Martha ☺️

[@melaniesloyer1253]

Popcorn! But I am watching after the live. Love your content. Happy New Year

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you Melanie!

[@LeslieHollabaugh]

Happy New Year🎉

[@doraedwards9999]

🍿 popcorn! Happy new year 🎆

[@zinnia797]

This is a great video.

[@amysurburg1781]

Popcorn! I love your videos. I need all of your videos!! Thank you.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Hehe thank you Amy

[@lloydbentz7707]

?? Pyganic, has a "1 year in the original commercial packaging stored at room temp shelf life", do you have a source in smaller quantity?

[@CoramDeoFarm]

you’ll just have to look online

[@marye4593]

You guys are so cute !! New fan, popcorn 😂

[@brechichi2799]

Popcorn 😊 love you guys! I have learned so much from you and hope to use it during my first year selling at my roadside stand here in NY. Keep up the great work! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@hollyshepard9620]

Watched twice 1 time when came out and rewatched while potting up tomatoes. Love popcorn

[@CoramDeoFarm]

love it!

[@RusticBarnFlowerFarm]

Popcorn! Happy New Year😂

[@margarethairsine8648]

Happy New Year! Popcorn! Best of luck in 2024!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Yay popcorn!

[@tammiemiller2954]

Popcorn!!! watched every second (like a podcast)

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Love it!

[@torimarie7659]

Interviews about profitability sounds great!!!

[@Jessie_D_83]

🍿🥳 lol! Great video! And y’all had me in tears bringing our Lord and Savior into the mix. 🤍

[@petefredrick3784]

What are you using to spray your PyGanic. I always like the video right away. There hasn't been a video that I haven't liked.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

thank you Pete! Eric uses motorized back pack sprayer to make life easier

[@AlbaRanch]

🍿 I am working on my flower farm. It started as clearing a dying forest for a goat pasture until first excavator bill came in, than shifted to Lavender Farm but I have added in so many flowering herbs and now some cut flowers to fill in the 3 years to maturity for lavender plug growth time. My focus is different than yours but some of your things can translate and all your business stuff does translate very well. I have changed my mind set already with several things I have learned from your videos. I distill for Hydrosol, make healing herbal oils in a linament mascerated oil which is a month long process and any essential oils I currently distill I keep since I am an aromatherapist. I am coming from a healing angle for these flowers as many are medicinal but a beautiful market bouquet IS healing as well. Sitting in the flower gardens watching the bees and flowers is healing. You are not joking how things change from year 1 to 2 to 3. We are 3 years into building and still a long way off from being profitable but we are getting product now and starting sales to the public. I hate social media marketing but did tip my toe into local Facebook stuff this last year and had some surprising positive returns from local customers. Thank you for your profitable farmstand video. I already have a drive through U driveway but had never thought of a self serve kiosk. Brilliant! Brainstorming how to implement it all day yesterday while out on the tractor for 4+ hours snow plowing. 💜

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Love it!

[@achancetobloom]

😂 Popcorn and I absolutely love your page! Y'all are so inspiring!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@SumnersIrisGarden-Homestead]

Great video awesome to see the family values looking foward to more videos

[@CoramDeoFarm]

thank you so much!

[@jennysilva6923]

I just want to say, God is SO good! I am blessed for you being on youtube sharing your journey. Also I watched the Jenny Marks video and took pages of notes. 🤓 haha! I appreciate you!! ❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

He is! Thank you for watching Jenny

[@stephmoore22]

Popcorn!!!. I read some of the comment when watching and was confused about the popcorn comments until the end. 😆 I would think that the amount of people who watch to the end would be good information you would be informed about in your stats. Interesting.

[@kaitbeaudette6283]

Me, new to the channel, wondering why there were so many popcorn comments as I listened. "No one is watching anymore..." 😂 Popcorn! 🍿🍾

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Hahah yes! A true fan is born

[@netamel]

🍿😂 I’d like to see more educational videos from you. Record-keeping, lessons learned, things you like or don’t like about flower farming, etc. thank you!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

18:37 I watch almost every video @ 1.25x 😂 I also speed up my videos when editing before posting. Ive always wondered if people that watch my videos @1.25x, if it affects watch tike on analytics. 🤔

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Nice! Im honestly not sure

[@MadisonEran]

Popcorn! Love your content ❤

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

My tulips are definitely a warmup for the season. They're not my most profitable crop but people get back into the habit of weekly flowers. Mothers is beginning April in Ireland this year. Am praying I have flowers

[@CoramDeoFarm]

That makes sense. Easter is end of March and I really hope I have a ton of tulips for that 😵‍💫

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

@CoramDeoFarm even worse I meant to say Mothers day is beginning March. I most likely won't have flowers for that but hopefully will do for Easter

[@teresasuderman2199]

Popcorn! I don't think that I will ever have a flower farm but I do enjoy watching your videos all the way through anyway. As far as bugs go, I would recommend watching videos by John Kempf. He talks about how if you have truly healthy plants there will be no bugs. In Africa somewhere there was a plague of locusts and other fields were being decimated and the actual healthy plants in an adjacent field were completely unaffected. It can happen. I've only been really looking into his videos and also videos with Matt Powers the last number of months so I haven't done anything that they talk about with my plants yet. (It is now winter here) They do mostly talk about food plants but I'm sure some of the things could be helpful in your situation as well. Just a thought.

[@Hofoase-mg6qn]

Popcorn, you're hilarious :) thank you for being you

[@CoramDeoFarm]

😂

[@GraceFilledHomestead]

I watched to the end ❤ popcorn 🍿 ...Grace Filled Gardens

[@heatherjolly8389]

This was so much fun to listen to

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Oh thank you!!

[@lostfarmco]

🍿 Happy New Year!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

you too!

[@cherigeitz7798]

Popcorn. Happy new years!

[@rootedvine9870]

I appreciate your business and experience. But I also enjoy your growing experiences. I am in the Phoenix area and you seem to have some of the same problems with climate that I do. I don’t have the wind, but I have a much greater heat problem. With a very short spring. I do have a tulip question do you get the pre-chilled tulips.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

we chill them ourselves by requesting October delivery then putting in our fridges

[@katrienvh4289]

Perhaps you know Danielle from Northlaw Flower Farm? Very nice lady. She booted certain plants out of her flower farm and reduced bug pressure that way (Japanese beetles f.e. )

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Danielle has a beautiful landscape. Wonderfully talented in design.

[@katrienvh4289]

@@CoramDeoFarm Yes, she makes beautiful designs. Always sad to hear when she says that flowers have been stolen from her flower stand.

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

I love your interview style. Would love more

[@CoramDeoFarm]

thank you!

[@valerieoster8049]

I watched to the end! Popcorn!!😊

[@suelibey5142]

popcorn! happy new year!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you Sue!

[@patriciacostales7919]

I appreciate you sharing your faith on your channel. Also, maybe saying like, subscribe, etc. at the beginning and at the end say if you enjoy this video, give it a like. It’s a good reminder for those of us who had forgotten to do it especially on a long video.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I absolutely need to do that 🙃

[@ande4003]

Popcorn 🍿 Happy New Year and God bless you all❤

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Thank you!

[@Miss_Martha.WestVirginia]

Lmao.. popcorn. I listen to these long ones while getting breakfast ready for the kids in the am.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I love that idea!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

46:41 I wish I had friends like you all that had these same values. I have always had this point of view- I want to give my kids a much better life than I had, & the best future possible!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

That’s a great attitude! They will be blessed by that

[@ElderandOakFarm]

@@CoramDeoFarm it's so rare these days it seems to find people with old school values. I understand if you can't afford it- but so many of my friends would rather blow their money than invest in their child's future. 😔 that's why I just stick to myself a lot of the time, except for a very select few close friends.

[@jennablorezone8Band9A]

I am now craving POPCORN, thanks a lot guys (and I'm not a "hate watcher") 🤣. My hubby did fall asleep though at the 'close', haha! We're excited for next year and appreciate all of your details + todays secret knowledge give away 👍...

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Haha i love it

[@hollyshepard9620]

59:15 love watching you and eating popcorn

[@rebeccabearce1018]

Popcorn! Happy New Year!!!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

🌷

[@ginny.harrison]

🍿 Happy New Year 🎉

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Happy new year!

[@joshgeissinger]

Popcorn! Happy New Year!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Nice Josh!

[@makennaelder6873]

popcorn!! always watch all of the way through!!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

I love it!

[@lindahyatt3935]

Popcorn. Happy new year. From Vancouver Island, Canada.

[@CoramDeoFarm]

happy new years!

[@LilyHill100]

Popcorn! And we live just north of you!

[@jillrenier3194]

🍿😂 as always thanks for sharing!

[@edithspears2422]

Popcorn😂 Happy New Year!!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Love it Edith!

[@elizabethcalhoun799]

Popcorn🍿🍿🍿🍿 Thanks for another great video!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Hehe thank you!

[@wjharrison6585]

Love u like family!!

[@CoramDeoFarm]

Hehe

[@starrhi6083]

🍿 Great video!