Ian Goes To Flower Farm School

Ian's personal goal is to be able to do all the tasks on the flower farm by year 5, so this week - we are sending him to farm school! The farm is behind schedule and the countdown to the farmers market is only 1 day away. So Ian steps up to help harvest the cut flowers and arrange the bouquets. The only problem is that first he needs to learn how!
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[@dellablair5854]

A man that takes care of the kids is worth his weight in gold ! And he brings in the flowers 🌻

[@turiaturiana7529]

Great work Ian, don't be hard on yourself, you do SO much behind the scenes that we don't see. The support you give Serena is amazing, speaking as a woman whose ex husband was never around you are an absolute Gem. Stay blessed ❤️

[@delladavidsson3424]

Huh not my take at all🇨🇦

[@leslienichols5268]

Ian, you were a good sport to make this video. We know you already do your share!

[@jakirose493]

Hey Ian, I tell my partner. Focus on good technique, an the speed will come. He's a really good picker here in Australia. Good work!!!

[@kobedeister5234]

What I have seen through the videos is that Ian already is a integral part of your whole process. It is team work, someone must look after the rest of the fam and also wash the veggies and get up early for market. You both to fabulous work guys.

[@francesoneill9101]

I actually laughed out loud when Ian did the Floret pose with the cosmos! Yoh guys inspired me. Just finishing our first year small scale flower farming in Upstate NY. Our biggest challenge, age 68!!!! We have to work smart so we don't hurt! Lol

[@bobd4580]

Hi Mary here . this is the second season of growing flowers for me at 62 a lot of work

[@julieknowles7063]

I'm rapidly approaching three score years and ten, and bearley started, still buying seed.!

[@vickyliu9641]

Good work Be outdoor planting flowers you enjoy for life

[@jenniferhenderson4674]

Yesssss!

[@anniebancroft1175]

I'm ALSO 68 yrs old, also in NY, (Fingerlakes region). 2023 will be my first year for sales, last year I was setting up my beds, learning. IT IS SO MUCH WORK! but being outdoors and brining folk JOY is so worth it!!

[@lynne7656]

Favorite moment...Ian showing off his cosmos harvest. Made me smile 😃. Serina when I watch you make the bouquets, I think about placing the flowers north south east west. Maybe thinking about flower placement in that way would help Ian although I thought his bouquet looked great!

[@nanas.grotto3091]

I love you guys and appreciate you so much. I learn so many little things from your videos and seeing you work as a team learning from one another, warms my heart.

[@julietbowden6189]

I predict Ian will eventually become the star floral designer in this story! I have worked in floral design for years and I think the force is strong in Ian! Serena will crush the sales side at the Markets!

[@GutenGardening]

We are rooting for you Ian (technically he is still Flower Face)!

[@vickyliu9641]

Ian is a teachable student. I am learning from the skills and knowledge shared by Serena, too. I admire your long term vision with realistic goals and making the farm successful every step. I admire that you two are making it happen. Especially, the praise, encouragement and support you have had with each other. You two are a robust team.

[@christinast6346]

I completely felt Ian’s anxiety while making the bouquets! I look and feel just like him on bouquet making day! Thank goodness, wrapping in craft paper magically transforms them into a beautiful bouquet 😅

[@gardengirl7446]

$840 market is GOOD! This is the BEST show on KZbin! We LOVE you guys!

[@kele1264]

Oh those zinnias....and that red amaranth. The cosmos are so cute; the rudbeckia are beautiful. Oh who am I kidding. I love them all! This video really did a lot to show how difficult it is to make a great bouquet. Bravo, Ian, for trying so hard and committing to the cross training and support, in addition to everything else you do! You two have a beautiful partnership, and that isn't easy. The bouquets were beyond gorgeous, and so the market was too! No surprise there! I love your positive attitudes. The information gathering you do from year to year to use for future planning is just phenomenal. Super fantastic video!!!

[@altheab.8907]

Glad the roadside stand is doing so well, Serina. It’s just amazing that you can do as much in a weekend as the market especially after school has started and money is tighter. Ian did well with his first bouquet. He’ll be a huge help in the future. 😊💖🦋🕊

[@cindycalvert4875]

I have loved watching y’all grow over the last few years! The energy, determination, and ambition you’ve put into your farm really shows.

[@courtneycullen6289]

Ive been binging the market season episodes. You guys seem like a REALLY GOOD and balanced team in business and life. I'm so inspired by your floral knowledge and design and so impressed by the production quality, content and story arcs that Ian puts together. Serena and Ian forever!

[@debmichelleparks3]

Ian, give yourself some grace, you’re just learning. Keep at it and you’ll get faster every day!

[@syntychiahintsin-tee-shaks2256]

Great job and attitude Ian! Serena thank you for the tip about Rudbeckia.

[@lindajarvis4919]

When Ian graduates from flower school you will have to give him a diploma.

[@asteria4279]

Indeed! My nephews got diplomas when they graduated “bun school” with Grandma 😊

[@kele1264]

Maybe Leah could make it!

[@kele1264]

@@asteria4279 so cute!

[@gardengatesopen]

A Flower Crown for a Diploma!

[@emandeli1585]

bahahaha YES!!!

[@spreadinhoneyflowerfarm]

My favorite video thus far! Ian remember your efficiency will grow and knowledge will too. Be kind to yourself and remember that Serena’s guidance may feel overwhelming or critical at times but it comes from a place of been there done that. You’ll still have to go through the same struggles she overcame to get good at it. I grew my first bouquet flowers this year thinking how easy it would be to put one together and boy was I wrong. It’s such a learning curve. The cool thing is you have an abundance of flowers to experiment with.

[@paulengland1760]

Thanks for the lessons! I grew giant marigolds this year and wondered why all the closed buds never made it in a vase.

[@45jessiemad]

Flowers were beautiful!!! Don't worry Ian, you'll learn all the farm task in time! I'm so glad the market is still going strong for yall!

[@bertharios7413]

Jessie your flowers are beautiful too !

[@45jessiemad]

@@bertharios7413 thank you!!

[@lreavis2]

I love the way Ian displayed the cosmos for the camera 😁 You two make an amazing duo!

[@patassion]

Also good to have more than one person who can do the specific work. Serena should work at sales booth more too

[@dc0145a]

'You're doing man hands again' lol Serina makes it look so easy. Seeing Ian try to do the bouquets makes me feel so much better about my attempts.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

It is good to point out the lack of speed during the learning curve. I was once installing tanks at an edible oils facility. It took 3 hours for the first one. One hour for the second one. One half hour each for the third and fourth! I had a job at an injection molding plant. There was a process where no one could keep up when they were new at it. But once learned, the same process seemed slow and boring! When farming/gardening we need to remember that we are slow in the learning curve. Speed will come automatically, we don't have to force it!

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

Lol at Ian doing the floret pose and grin 😂 love it and look forward to seeing your videos guys xx Cathi xx 😘

[@caitiebarber8567]

Oww Ian! My heart went out to him as he was making that bouquet. You guys seem to work so well together. Not always easier for husband and wife!

[@marthaduffy8386]

Don't forget Ian that all experts started out as beginners. Also I really liked you choice of music for this video!

[@maynardgreenhouse]

Congrats to Ian he's passed his first class, floristry 101. always important to have an extra hand especially if and when you get sick. having many skills in all parts of a farm is key to its success.

[@littlerootsranch]

Thank you for your long videos, I love to listen to them while I am working (inside or out in the field) and I do not have to always start a new video.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Even if Ian does slightly more than half the cutting, you two will be further ahead. Might I suggest a chart for the cutting, knowing how the flowers grow during the season should help you both understand why certain flowers take longer to either cut or process. Right now, personally, I would be buying the "cut then dry" bouquets. Winter is drab, flowers that were once alive, but still beautiful dried will bring back memories. That could be a theme, if you want.

[@catherineengle4196]

I am glad you are training Ian. It's going to make life easier for you down the road. I know it's probably been hard on him to see you sick and working. God bless y'all 😊

[@jenniferhenderson4674]

Morning floral harvest at my grower's farm this morning. We ended up chatting (too long) about this video. Turns out we both watched it for morning coffee! Appreciate the connections you bring🏵️ A few more shadow sessions and Ian will find his groove! You are both motivated, artistic and intelligent - you got this.

[@laurie-flowersbyljp5802]

Great video! Enjoyed watching Flower Face learning how to overcome "man hands" and make a bouquet. 😃🌻🌺🌿💐

[@julieknowles7063]

Ian you're a diamond! Don't be hard on yourself, Serena has been doing this longer than you so is faster at the job. You'll get there.

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

I enjoyed watching Ian be a student in Flower School! The fall bouquets are gorgeous!

[@Light-up-1111]

If I was able to come and buy just one I'd have a hard time picking. They're all SOooo beautiful!

[@lindaparra6002]

You two are precious to me! May God abound His grace to you both as you coach Ian Serena. You are a precious Family working together. God Bless you abundantly for your faithfulness to each other and your dedication to making your Business work. Blessings!!!

[@susanturner9023]

You guys are so cute how you work and share chores together! ❤

[@lorip4051]

Ian I truly appreciate your approach and learning style. I too need repetition when learning something new as well as not only verbal instruction but hands on experience to solidify the new content I recently learned. I would be intimidated as I don’t like wasting time or resources. You have shown you have determination and you’re goal driven. Good job!!

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Great work Ian. You'll get it soon enough. Glad you decided to take the leap you'll both be better for it. Great job guys.

[@yvettequiroz4706]

Thanks for showing the KZbin audience the details and hard work of where all the bouquets at the Markets come from. So amazed by all your dedication and hard work.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

This time of yr money being spent on”back to school “ The flowers are exquisite. Love pinks reds lilac colours. Not orange🤩. Ted’s with white in mid of petals oh so lovely Your job is very hard. Just sent my sister flowers today 87 Euro (€87 ) Maybe near Canadian dollar They had to go down country so that would b extra. Love flowers. Joy of joys Love ur video 👏👏✔️💖🇮🇪

[@thejoynerstyle]

It made me smile watching Ian cut flowers 🌸

[@GutenGardening]

The flowers are SIMPLY Beautiful! Well done team.

[@tracymcgrath9878]

I love your channel. I learn a lot. I'd love to learn more from you on the proper way to harvest more flowers. And if you're able to show us more on your bouquet making technique(s). :)

[@anuja7564]

I never realised that Ian would need training for picking flowers. I appreciate your attitude that as a flower farmer you should know all the processes and operations required to be done on the farm. And a big thumbs up to you for being a great sport and setting out to learn things out of his comfort zone. As Rightly said by you, things will be easier and faster with practice. Also I do hope that your business grows and you are able to keep help. Best wishes 👍👍

[@jamieackinclose2236]

I love this Serina...not only did Ian go to school but i did too! I learn so much from all of your videos. Thanks too for the tour you gave us a few weeks ago! We we're so excited to visit your stand and meeting you and seeing the farm was the absolute icing on the cake! I'm ordering my flower seeds this week, yeay!! Thanks very much again! We did stop and buy a bunch of produce from your lovely neighbor too which was amazing, so thanks for the suggestion! Thanks so much again! Jamie and Nicky from "garden on gardean st" in Victoria BC 😊

[@vilmataduyo8347]

well done Ian for learning to harvest flowers

[@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812]

No worries Ian you'll do great, pretty sure you'll even be able to cut zinnias. As for time, you're never going to gain time when first training, it always actually takes MORE time in the beginning because your stopping to explain and show them how to do it. Don't over complicate things, price list is essential for any business. Important for each of you to be able to do the other ones jobs, NO ONE should be irreplaceable. You've got this Ian!👍

[@bridgetbrowne7732]

Brijah Enjoyed. Ian not comfortable being a Novice usually such a Pro. No worries you soon be the Best. Missed Ian Smile he too busy concentrating on doing an excellent job. Great team work! Bouquet making by Ian reminded me of flower crown he made.

[@lois4329]

So much beauty 😊. Hey Ian I got schooled as well…loved the classes Serena. Will Ian get a graduation diploma in the future! 😅 Thank you for sharing all the work that goes on behind the scenes 🎉

[@shanlynwebb]

You are both doing a fabulous job. One could not be with out the other. No one can get it right the first time ever. I think Ian did fantastic 👍🏼

[@shannonessig5959]

With the roadside stand, Ian will have lots of opportunities to practice. He'll be a journey-level flower picker/bouquet assembler in no time.

[@MeganSherow]

“You’re doing man hands again” 😂 You guys are the best! So glad the roadside stand has been such a game changer

[@MyALevelMathsTutor]

you strike me as a super busy couple...i've enjoyed watching your videos a lot. Enjoying flowers as a hobbyist and as a professional are like chalk and cheese from what i can see. You both work super hard and i would guess that if you were paid an flat hourly rate for all the work you did you would be millionaires! There's a lot of headwinds coming down the road for 2023 so i guess cutting down on your overheads will be a ongoing priority for you both....purchasing bouquets of flowers are a luxury item for more and more people I would guess. All the best :)

[@AnnMarieConwaySC]

Unbelievable farm stand sales! Wow....it been well worth it.

[@bertharios7413]

I don't have big gardens but you really inspired me to grow little of this little of that. I love seeing your flowers beautiful beautiful!

[@ninirossau2304]

also learn how to use wild flowers. I have a habit of keeping my scissors with me and experimenting with vase life and dried looks. it helps boost what you grow.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Style so much beautiful flawers, good you guys working together all the best and good luck.

[@rebeccawatson9284]

This will be great for you guys! I think you both work really hard, but now if someone gets sick, it won't be as big of a problem. Have fun!

[@greengranny3468]

Amaranth is so beautiful and stays beautiful much longer than any other flower. I love it too!!!

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

Ian can totally harvest zinnias and make bouquets on his own ,maybe make some small pumpkin arrangements in fall

[@heyxgirlximxhere]

I’m so willing to watch your videos on a different day if it means you get more support in the farm!

[@tamararobinson2069]

Good job Ian! You’ll get it😊 Happy your switch to flowers only is paying off - Wonder though if maybe a couple varieties of pumpkin to help with fall sales? Winter maybe a few dried flower workshops? Charge for a class & supplies (flowers etc.)? Sounds like olds are still lagging on you so you all are Amazing!🤩

[@Pr-os5bb]

Love your videos and flowers!! Hoping that you'll offer a bouquet subscription service like your friend at Flower Hill Farm. 💓💓

[@cameliaturda6472]

... a man harvesting flower's could be the dream of many women's ... Congratulation's !

[@lindis2660]

Teaching is a challenge and learning is a challenge. Both will help everyone grow. You two are so cute and your teamwork is inspiring. Ian, don’t give up. You did great. The more you do the more you’ll learn to enjoy each art piece you create. Serena, I felt like I was right there with you and I was trying to explain this process to my husband. 😂

[@pamelaclayton7535]

Well done Ian you are doing really well. I am proud of you!

[@magdyyy0109]

I was laughing so hard when Ian held the flowers just like his wife. :D :D :D

[@claudettewebster8146]

Ian you're a great husband and partner. Allow yourself time to learn the process how to collect the flowers and putting it together. We have your back.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Wow what valuable information this video is so many different flowers have different methods for harvesting. I will definitely add this to my notes for the upcoming spring season..hoping to start the flower farm in the spring.

[@ilyily96]

Yes!! Finally!! I’m glad you had the time to teach him this week :)

[@karacrawford7393]

Ian is excellent with the stem cutter! Great goal!

[@cristalsenatus7152]

HOLA CHICOS..! me parece que haces unas combinaciones verdaderamente bellas con tus flores.. Felicidades..!

[@tracyhillman]

I love your bouquets and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

[@donnacochran3335]

Glad to see you feeling better ☺️

[@sweetakhadgi8077]

Finally... So glad that you listened to commentors about Ian doing farm work

[@pameladeweese9585]

your craft/work is amazing; so much talent Serena

[@kendratai]

The content in this video is some of my favorite! I loved getting to learn more about picking the flowers and making the bouquets.

[@deannewilliams3321]

The amaranth is gorgeous! Really looks like fall decor. I’m so happy for yall having such a successful year!

[@stschubs]

I was definitely Ian this summer when I had to make bouquets for our CSA lol, handling the flowers was the toughest for me, and the heights.

[@slgoad]

You did a great harvesting job, Ian. You would be surprised or shocked to know how many of your viewers are learning right along with you. I thought it was wise, what you said about wanting to be able to handle "all facets of the flower business" by year five. With you and Serena being only owners/employees, it's really important that both of you be able to handle "all facets of the flower business". Life happens and with it being your livelihood; again, wise goal and will pay off. I practice Serena's criss-cross flower stem arranging.....and it is not easy. Practice makes perfect!

[@karinvanspaendonk9917]

I haven't been watching the channel for a while. And I notice an incredible progress. So nice to see it is going well!

[@thejoynerstyle]

You guys are my favorite!!!! Charlotte NC . USA here 😊

[@soffyabad]

Guys put all your efforts in your stand. Thats the key.

[@Thingys-Jill]

Definitely a success and many more for you predicted! Just watch your costs . . . love you guys!

[@vivherman2296]

Go Ian Go.....you got this!

[@janetneo4272]

Love your beautiful flowers n garden.

[@yeevita]

Good job, Ian. Keep going. Keep trying. When you cut your thuosandth flower or make your 100th bouquet, you will be an expert! I don't think it's bad for each of you to have your specialties. You each should know how to do everything though and keep in practice, just because of the nature of a family business.

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Signage will help any learning process (think of any classroom.) Harvesting? bouquets? Make a how to & price list for both phone & wall, so any questions may be addressed & answered. Easy-peasy.

[@loumac3852]

Thank you for this video! I love the information given.

[@okatfortnite963]

Beautiful bouquets amazing work!!

[@GardenerPhyl]

I love when Ian holds his bouquet of freshly picked cosmos the way that Serena does. It made my day! Time 3:57

[@marianstallings7344]

I’m so glad Ian is learning everything about picking and bouquet making. What is the big blue flower? I don’t think it’s an aster, but I don’t know. The bouquets are beautiful.

[@robinjohnston8180]

Floral foam and clippers! Lots of flowers!

[@LilacDaisy2]

11:11 - great detail in the editing, matching the snips with the music.

[@robinjohnston8180]

Teaching symetry of equal parts is good! Two to four focal points Ean!

[@barbarawitkowski4110]

you both are doing a great job on the farm, it's looking beautiful!