Selling Plant Starts for PROFIT |VLOG|Whispering Willow Farm

[@rachelgalus]

As a consumer one thing I would want is variety in a 6 pack. For instance, instead of 6 scotch kale maybe 3 scotch 3 dinosaur. Or for the marigolds maybe 3 white with 3 yellow. Just a thought for something that would pull me in.

[@CamirrasKitchen]

YES!! I always wondered why no one does that! Like small gardeners done need 6 of each kind

[@cassandramullen8255]

Agreed

[@Born2concur]

I gotchu

[@krussell9995]

I have thought so as well, I love having different varieties but like the value in buying more than 1 plant. I have tossed around the idea of starting a tomato variety pack. Couple romas, couple slicers, a cherry and a fun color one. Also doing like a salsa/pasta sauce pack, 2 tomatoes, 2 peppers and 2 cilantro or basil or even green onion. It would be so fun!

[@sabrinapulley8049]

Yes! I live in a townhouse so I have room for like 1 tomato variety, 1 pepper variety, etc and they’re always sold in amounts of 6😂😅

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

I would love to see you offer a small discount or bonus plant if people returned the pots to you. It encourages less waste and less garbage, and keeps people mindful of the plastic they're throwing away. Also keeps people keen to see you again :)

[@mackenzieboersen]

I have had something on my heart to sell plant starts for a few years now. I am not a master gardener by any means. I opened an LLC in November/December of 2022 with plans to give it my first try this year. Wish me luck! :)

[@sallyboothe911]

My husband built me a greenhouse last winter. When I planted, I planted too much, so I sold my extra from my greenhouse. I plan to do the same this year. I’m a terrible introvert so it was really hard. I sold way to cheap, lesson learned. Thank you so much for the pep talk 😊🙏🏻

[@katherinebelk8398]

I'd rather sell too cheap if I could ignite the growing fire in someone! That's great in my heart

[@kimmurphy6864]

With being on disability this is something I can do and I really NEED to. Hahahahaha Thank you for all the teaching and inspiration you give us! Your the BEST!!!

[@freelivingtennessee]

I was thinking of doing this and then also in the end of summer fall when people don’t have access to plant starts. I think that might be a cool way to maximize how much you can make. Big box stores don’t offer plant starts for fall garden plants like cabbage, broccoli, Brussels ect. Just a thought that I was having last year when I was trying to do a fall garden and got a late start and was looking for started brassicas

[@freshstarts1618]

I love this. Because of our areas zone, winter veggies grow best! THA KA

[@freshstarts1618]

Lol.. thanks

[@lindamckeown2830]

Last year was my first time selling starts. I found that many people who bought from me had no idea how to grow veggies. They just wanted to give it a try. Others only wanted the standard hybrids that they knew about like Better Boys and Beefsteaks. I was selling mostly heirlooms and they were varities that I loved and had grown for their special taste. I added some of those hybrids with the familar names and people were happier. I guess you have to know your customer base. I just wanted people to try some great tasting tomatoes. Herbs did really well as well as sunflower starts. I'm looking for a new place this year as the place I was last year is not availble to me this spring. Our farmers market in town requires you to have a business license and pay 30.00 per market. That cuts way into my profit and they have a lot of rules about how you set up and signage. The are way too regulated for me to enjoy.

[@lms3847]

Yes, it makes it hard

[@Thingys-Jill]

Different Jill here. Our Farmers Market is $45 and you can only sell 3x/year unless you are licensed by the city and the state. It's ridiculous

[@dreyno64]

I cannot thank u enough! Last year was my first attempt at selling plants and covid messed me up. BUT the lady I buy feed from told me to bring some plants (yes in tacky solo cups!🙄) but hey! I made $500 plus and then spent it chickens/equipment/feed! Lol I’m tickled she’s asked me to do again this year and I’m spiffing things up! It’s the price where I get intimidated. We have some thrifty folks in East Ar! But I have church family that I can give to also so there’s that! Love ur videos!

[@charliehoos9773]

Please grow parsley and cilantro 🌿. I couldn’t find them even in the grocery store last year. I’m growing my own this year, but I plan to give pots of them to loved ones because they’re cold hearty ( and delicious). 😋. Great too for rabbits. Settles their stomach from any stress. 🐇

[@theheidiberryable]

...cold *hardy*

[@Sky-Child]

Cold hardy to what temperature? We have coriander and it is definitely not happy in the cold here. Curious?

[@lavenderskies2094]

Thanks for the tip on herbs for rabbits! I’m always looking for something new to grow for my bunny. ❤

[@naomitate5489]

Planning to do this this year as well.... First time! Lol.... Self Confidence has hindered me from making my 1st KZbin.... Will be out soon.... This was a good pep talk

[@itsbreellis]

First videos are the toughest! You got this!!!!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

This will be my first year at a plant sale too. Very nervous especially since I'm not real established in my garden yet either.

[@naomitate5489]

@@trishapomeroy9251 SAME! Lol. A lot of varieties I got late in the season so I have no idea how it grows or tastes.... I do have a story abt Purple Cherokee Tomatoes tho.... Lol....

[@drydockflowerfarm9098]

I have been doing new things for 2 years now and this will be bigger and even more new things. I have been so excited and yet scared at the same time. I would love to offer starts. I may need to find out if I need a nursery license before I can do that.

[@AmeliaRate]

I'm sure you've heard this before, but your voice sounds sooo much like Dolly Parton. Love listening to your helpful info!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Yes! And her big, pretty smile!

[@BreeVante]

Hey Jill! You mentioned taking detailed notes about your garden in a previous video, would you be willing to show us what type of information you record?

[@itsbreellis]

Yessss please!

[@atiliamooring9421]

👀👀

[@Sky-Child]

I would be interested in this. I started recording garden things this year. Varieties, when I sowed seeds, if there was a late frost etc. But I'm just kinda guessing as to what is useful to note!

[@amandabaity9085]

Yes on the cleanliness. I have passed at markets because the person selling does not present themselves professionally...and even a farmer professional look. Cleanliness is key!!

[@journeyoflovelight]

Thank you.. you made me realize that Im not ready to do what I wanted, this year..(Sell starts) Now I know what Im going to start with. Thank you. Im saving this video to come back to. I get so much from your videos. Have a good day. Peace

[@haleighb2100]

Great video thank you

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LaMoynihan1]

Thank you. I’m thinking about doing this and love the information!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Go for it!

[@TerrieAllred2023]

Hey Jill! I am going to start selling at the farmers market this spring. Could you do at video on location showing us your setup and your sale?

[@stephanieflowers2783]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! One of my goals is to sell my starts for a profit in 2021 and beyond! So much good information!!

[@MsTexan1]

Thank you for the inspiration. It's nice seeing how much your confidence has grown when watching your older videos. I feel like I'm rocking something now. I have lavender growing way down here for the first time from summer and still going. It took finding out which varieties were good for the area and planting them somewhere were they don't get sun after 11 AM.

[@-attemptingtherandom-2777]

Here for the good wholesome attitude and learning so much. I see why you and Jess are friends. Im getting married this year and look at yalls marriages for Goodly examples. xoxo SC, USA

[@journeyoflovelight]

Me too... Teaching wholesome heart.. I learn so much.

[@alorastewart7091]

Oh my gosh I can't even appreciate the greenhouse megastore link nearly enough. I just bought a bunch of stuff off amazon and it wasn't bad quality but it was pretty pricey for what I was getting. The shock when I checked the link and found everything I bought over $10 dollars cheaper per item type for the same amount of stuff I got on amazon.

[@mikemccord6276]

Smart

[@barefootshomestead7185]

Thanks, I am planning to sell start now in February in my front yard. Your tips are very helpful.☺️

[@LivingtheHightLife]

I have never had a white tomato 😲 so cool!

[@thegrowinggardener]

This is exciting and encouraging... I accidentally started way too many tomatoes and broccoli for my small garden last year. Offered the extras on Facebook market place and they sold like hotcakes. I definately think I would love to do this more, after I learn how to manage my current responsibilities better. Lol

[@flatlandhomestead2575]

Thank you Jill, this was such a great video and very encouraging. I'm goi g to do starters fro a fund raising in my homeschool community. And growing what you have loved it make sence, so it is what I'm doing with the one variety

[@childofgod94]

Perhaps you could print out a picture and a summary of info about each variety and put it in a frame near that type of plants so they can read about each variety and see what it looks like. I would like that if I were the buyer but that's just me.

[@lemonn_tineee668]

I’d at least tape a note card in front of the starts, with variety and care tips.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great advice, thank you

[@cindyr1250]

Thank you for the video. I can so relate to doubting your product. I did the same thing the first time I sold at the Farmers Market. Great video. Oh, and try adding sand to your soil for your lavender starts. They love well drained soil. 😊

[@cindyr1250]

I also found that it was helpful to bring along my seed catalogs to the sale...people love seeing pictures of what the mature plant will look like

[@journeyoflovelight]

@@cindyr1250Nice.. Good idea thank you..

[@aristevons6389]

Wow little lady you are simply awesome!!!!

[@laurac8638]

This is definitely helpful and encouraging! I'm putting together a plan for the market this year, and it's my first year. I wish I could foresee how people will buy or not buy things that i find special and unique

[@kriswhite1344]

Yes last year I grew 500 starter plants and quickly realized I had not taught things through... great advice.. This year maybe 150 plants to sell.. Lesson learned!👍🏼😊

[@missannie8012]

Hi Jill nice to meet you. I am in an apt still. No dirt to play in yet. I am looking at houses and waiting patiently until I can start my own garden. So I will keep learning for now. Thanks for posting.

[@Christina_Rising]

Great information thanks for the positivity and encouragement

[@blueskyeranch6495]

This was so helpful. Thank you for sharing. The label idea is gold and I love how you talk about putting your own heart into it

[@chiggerhillfarms5365]

This is some great info Jill, thank you for being so giving of information. We truly appreciate you. Your channel growth is well deserved.

[@pnwfarmandgarden]

I am going to host my very first plant sale this year as a yard sale in my front yard. I am so excited! Could you do a more detailed video on what size pots you start different plants in, what size you pot them up to, and how long you grow them before the sale? I know its a lot of work, but it would be helpful!

[@hidawayhomestead524]

I can't grow lavender for the life of me either. I feel ya girl. Thanks for all the great info! Stay safe and God bless 🌱🐓🐷🐐🐄🌱 Lisa

[@CupcakeBaker1982]

I always find that when I sell my extra plant starts, people always go for what they know. The more unusual varieties sell MUCH less. It’s all about knowing what works in your area. I’ve tried to show people the joy of variety, but they’re all scaredy-cats! 😂

[@cathygreen3483]

Such a generous amount of information you have freely given to your viewers...thank you!

[@jillwright8196]

Jill thanks so much for the information and encouragement! Do you have baby bunnies yet?😍

[@amienapier3652]

There's a lot of good advice in this video. I do like growing things that are not the same thing everyone else is growing anyway. And thanks for mentioning black from Tula , it's my favorite dark tomato and I think I'm the only person I know that grows it.

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

Evening Jill. Ah I see you have the same storage system as we have for seeds x It gives your r Customets an idea of what they can plant x

[@carinjonck1526]

Wish I could like this video 100 times! Love everything about it!

[@bunnieswitzer2522]

Jill, I absolutely love your videos. They are so informative and clear. I love your enthusiasm and your lovely personality.

[@CamirrasKitchen]

I had a farmer that does alot of variety, but on the outside of each tomato be had a "sales tag" that gives you the geeneral info about the tomato. plus he only sells tomatos and peppers. but alot of variety. having an "wrap sheet" on each variety outside of the booth or something could draw ppl in

[@sarahshuman996]

Thank you so so much for making this video. I plan to start doing this with my sister in law.

[@lelaburnett4197]

I'm absolutely in love with you. You are a pure joy to watch. You're smile is infectious and your knowledge is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Girl you just made my day. Thank you for those kind words ❤

[@DanielBrown-vl8qy]

Super helpful. Trying to get back in to farming and using a plant sale to start. Thank you

[@poetdreamer62]

I live in Damascus Ar. neighbor. Thanks for the valuable information and for suggestions to help with being successful. Hope to see you at a farmer's market.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Hello neighbor

[@carolcassidy7700]

Love these ideas!!! Such great ideas. Thank you and I appreciate you telling us your mistakes and successes.

[@mbmiller1956]

Jill, thank you again for always inspiring JOY❣️

[@melissashostetter1666]

You are so encouraging!😊

[@loriwebster8574]

Thanks! Great Idea! Going to consider this. 😃 I haven't seen any plant sells other than in the big box stores.

[@itsbreellis]

Great Tips Jill!! Ive been contemplating doing a start sell this year! Thanks for sharing!

[@allenfarm]

Jill! I get so excited to see you!!

[@OurMountainHome316]

Perfect timing Jill! We will be selling our first starts soon! We took notes and will definitely check out the links. I LOVE your passions for building community! So many ppl these days just want to stay to themselves and live in a bubble. We believe it's important to help others and accept help when it's offered. This helps build meaningful relationships that LAST and fill our souls! 😍 Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@shadytillidie77]

Great Information! Thank you so much for sharing. Your encouraging words are really nice to hear. I hope to be brave enough to sell some of mine this year.

[@salenakeyes300]

Jot down what you want to grow but also keep in mind the up potting and light space you will need as they grow! I almost got ahead of myself with my seed starting plan this year!!! I would have had alot of "homeless" plants b4 our first frost date!!!

[@FearlessHomeGardening]

I am SO excited for this video! This is one of my plans for the spring! 👩‍🌾🥰

[@taylorschubert2964]

Such a wonderful, helpful video! Thank you!

[@budgetingbydeenaus]

Thank you Jill for all the pointers as I will be having my first sale this year.

[@jeanettemercer5769]

Great video. Just what I needed today. Thank you

[@GraceFilledHomestead]

This was my first time visiting your channel but I have to subscribe because this was so helpful and informative!! Thank you so much 💓

[@ahicken9631]

I have to say, you were inspired to share this now. I am planning on starting extra plants to sell this spring and really had no idea how to get started with selling. Thank you!!!

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

This is great! We are a new family working on starting our channel. We have been working in a 1,500 sq ft indoor growing space growing cut flowers! We are working on getting outside at the moment. We just started watching the channel. It’s very nice setup.

[@azpeach5680]

This was so great! Thank you!

[@cindylong8056]

Hey Jill, Hello from White Ga. thank you so much❣ you are so helpful. Just watched your Farm House Remodel! Trying to catch up when I can. Love Lovve you guys. Thank you for your encouragement, stay well.

[@nancyd.2881]

Saving this video for future reference

[@Ckeese75]

Thank you for this video I am doing a plant sell for my gardening FB group. I also used greenhouse megastore, they had great bulk prices!!

[@intentionallymade]

You are an answered prayer. Thank you for this video. Congrats on the high tunnel. So happy for where your channel and farm life is going. I struggle starting new things a lot. It was the one thing my mom was challenged by with my personality. But I’m also determined when I put my mind to something or feel called to something. I love the perspective you have. :)

[@daleservidio2034]

Great info Jill! Thank you 😊

[@willow8165]

I luv just seeing your smiling face 😄 thank you for the content 💚

[@MandyMakesThat]

Brand new to gardening and now I want to sell starts!! Lord help me! Thank you for a great video and lots of amazing information!

[@lemonn_tineee668]

Just do it! Lol

[@yvoennsche]

It is impossible to get spots at local farmers markets in Southern California, so now that everything online that might be the way to go.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Excellent advice Jill 💕 I have loads of different Lavender’s and they are in full sun and I never water them, they like it tough same with Agapanthus and Lilac’s or the dwarf version Budlia’s they do not like their roots wet 🌸🦋🌸

[@JEHomestead]

Great video! You have such a sweet personality and Love watching your video's. I found you through Roots and Refuge channel. Maybe I will get to meet you this year at Urban Farm sale. I live in Conway, Ar. Thanks for sharing Jill!

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Super great information Jill !!!! Got so many tips from it ! Thanks ,,,,,, full watch !

[@homesteadincrazy7773]

For this year I am going to concentrate on starting seeds for our garden, but next year I would really like to start selling at the market. Here most folks go buy it somewhere else and resell it here. I would like to be the local yocal, lol. Love ya girl. You amaze me. You inspire me. You are awesome.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Sounds like there is a need in your community to fill

[@kathleendowling1698]

Thank you for the encouragement! Your tips are wonderful and totally achievable! Luv luv the videos!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for your kind words ❤

[@jaynematzkinhair8830]

Isn't a greenhouse the BEST! I go to mine all day on and off. I love listening to my music in there and starting my seedlings. Mine is only a 6x8! But I love that little Case Verde! I'm already trying to figure out how I'm going to add on. LOL

[@lydiafink3020]

I'm hoping to sell plant starts this year! Hopefully it goes well!

[@sylviayvette]

Hi you have such a warm inviting personality love 💘 it

[@christiesutton2764]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for listening

[@stacienance7256]

Thank you for sharing...I’m thinking of just trying some roadside this year; maybe just honor system. It might not make me a lot of money, but maybe encourage others to grow their own food.

[@itsbreellis]

I thought of doing the same thing!! Glad to hear others are too!

[@journeyoflovelight]

This is my dream to be able to do a small stand on my own property.

[@karie3]

@@journeyoflovelight I live in an area where we have a big Amish population and so many of them have farmstands in their front yard & use the honor system, we also have a ton of Amish greenhouses. So many of them have hoophouses and sell veggies & flowers. I always dreamed of doing something like this too, but there is no need in our area, we already have so many places. That's why I am planning to sell cut flowers this year. Wish me luck! 😁 Happy Gardening Everyone!

[@journeyoflovelight]

@@karie3 You must live a beautiful area. Thats so exciting! I hope everything goes well. Nothing brightens my day like flowers indoors and out.. maybe ill research house plants. Thanks for the inspiration..

[@julielance3588]

I do not have a farm and may never have one, but love to garden. I thought about doing this as a side income. I have a dream of getting my debit pay off and retiring early. Growing plant starts was a way that I thought that I could get a little more incoming to meet goal and be a help in my retirement. Thank you for the help to get started.

[@cherab7400]

Thank you for the confidence talk. I truly needed that the most.

[@SeedFaithHomestead]

Great information. Thank you!

[@joysikes4352]

Great, informative video !!!!

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

you make me want to set an umbrella up on our dog walking corner and sell starts this summer.... hmmmm thinking thinking

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You may be on to something

[@betsyd3894]

Amazing tips and knowledge! Your encouragement spoke to my heart! I have been dreaming/making lists/praying on selling plant starts this spring, but I REALLY lack confidence and have a hard time with NEW ventures. Thank you for putting this content out here for us!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Getting to know your market and taking a leap of faith is highly recommended 😉

[@Sky-Child]

Just working back through your videos after seeing the Roots and Refuge reveal. So glad to have found you. What excellent quality content :) great info

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to our journey ❤

[@hgillette8242]

Such wonderful and helpful information. Thanks so much Jill!!

[@nanablue3748]

Ive also been trying lavender for a bit! $40 kits to 25 cent seed packs. I found English lavender and got it to grow late fall zone 5 then had to bring it inside but then I forgot about watering it 😱 argh ! keep trying!! 💚

[@CARLEAN61]

Loved this video!!!!Thank you

[@jessicaschuler2503]

Planning for my first plant sale this year. Perfect timing for this video and great content!! Thanks Jill!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Awesome video! Thank you for all the good information. This will be my first year at a plant sale. So really good stuff!

[@Emma-xh8ch]

This video is gold!

[@runnomore2243]

Great video. Thanks for the information and encouragement.

[@kimr4005]

GREAT VIDEO so very helpful. I have been growing for market for years and love these tips.