Selling Your Backyard Vegetables - Our Most Helpful Tips!

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[@markware7748]

To those viewers even contemplating trying to earn a living from their land, I would think that this market garden series you've presented would be just a gold mine of clear eyed advice to be successful. I don't believe I've ever seen the topic treated so candidly. There's just too much Mother Earth News type wishful dreaming in the market. While you don't exactly paint the dance steps on the floor, your advice will spare some viewers a lot of hard way learning.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Very true. It's not all glitz and glamour. It can be hard work, but it can be profitable if you do it right.

[@sierraschaffer499]

I’ve been watching your channel here and there, but recently I’ve just LOVED it and I’m diving deep into your older videos as I’m ramping up in preparation to starting a new roadside farm stand. Small world, I live in Va , but I went to college in Valdosta, Ga and worked in Tallahassee. Both you mentioned in this serious! Anyhow, thank you for all of the information you’re teaching me!

[@AFramedHOAmstead]

I just realized I was not subscribed. Thanks for putting out these videos.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MBHeritageFarms]

This series has been very informative and we appreciate the time you guys put into it

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you've enjoyed it!

[@tomcox5063]

Great video, thanks for sharing the info. I know it’s been a couple years but you guys look very nice in this video!

[@johnhubbard6262]

"You don't want those types of customers" That is marketing gold right there. Many folks in service-related businesses never learn this and drive themselves into the ground trying to make profits by selling to bad folks, at bad prices in volume.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Gotta know your market!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

I love these ideas. I just started participating in a new little market here in my little town (pop. 1,300). Your bag idea might work to include a couple other little towns near by. I'm surprised how few people here garden.

[@ashleycampbell8767]

Excellent series. I think I may do this next year.

[@markware7748]

Couldn't keep my eyes off that cat. I thought she was a Tom at first. It gratifies my heart to see a young family making their way in the world with honor and so much love.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Some viewers in the past have said that she has some Maine Coon in her. We rescued her from the local humane society.

[@jonlewis6630]

I really like this teaching series. Thanks for the great information. I can retire in just over a year and have been trying to figure out what I can do. This and seedlings may be the thing.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Jon! Sounds like you'll have some time soon to develop a good model that works for you. I think seedlings is a great addition too -- especially for things like herbs.

[@sdfft820]

Thank you for this video.

[@herbcounselorh7734]

I never could bring myself to market my veggies; though really tempted a time or two. In a retirement village nearby there is a central outdoor hub for mail mostly and we would take our extra veggies there and leave them; of course notifying a couple of residents of the delivery. Amazing how fast old people can move when fresh veggies are at hand. Old people... ahem! I keep forgetting I am now in that glorious category too :-0 Great content; well done. May God bless.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Great for you Herb! Thanks for giving back to your community.

[@pamelamercado6902]

You both have done a fantastic job giving people the information in debt you had some really good suggestions and you both are so good together I just love watching

[@LazyDogFarm]

Our pleasure!

[@groverdoby9394]

Just came across your channel a few months ago . Love them along with Row by Row channel . The videos about market garden is exactly what I needed to see , because I have been thinking of doing just that . I love gardening always have .

[@LazyDogFarm]

Welcome aboard!

[@sharontracy2151]

Really enjoyed this

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you did Sharon!

[@michaelrutherford4932]

LOVE this series! We have been delivering eggs for 5 years and have been hoping to expand the egg business into produce. Your experiences have given me terrific insight into how to go about accomplishing this goal!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael!

[@-CBA-]

much love good info

[@groverdoby9394]

I used to raise and sell feeder pigs on our 2.4 acres . Too much work with very little or no return . Looking to do market garden to utilize the property and make a little extra income . Plus I have always Loved Gardening . 57 years old and still Love It

[@robertantolik2146]

The courthouse vegetable thief is hilarious! I have to know, was it the same person both times and why were they there and in such close proximity to the bags? Were they career criminals, cleptos, hobos, cops..... give us the whole scoop. This is too good. What a great story. And thank you for this video. Been looking for ways to make a little extra cash on my homestead. Y'all are very inspiring. Kudos for living your best life.

[@LazyDogFarm]

It wasn't the same person, and we have no idea of their motive. When we discovered who it was and contacted them via Facebook, they acted as if they though they were there for the taking.

[@sharonjennings1282]

I struggle with how many carrots to put in a bunch! Suggestions? I really appreciated this video

[@diannemiller4754]

I am going to watch all three videos back to back. Saved it for next year. Would love to try this here in Michigan next year 😍 thank you both so much for sharing. Such great information.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Diane! Glad you enjoyed the series.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

here in Virginia they do a recipe for the vegetable of the month with their news letter.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That's a great idea!

[@connieblasingame7996]

Good Info.....Larry @ Scoot's Organic

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Larry!

[@GutenGardening]

Extremely informative! Thank you

[@LazyDogFarm]

Our pleasure!

[@mutantryeff]

Just a left hand typed update. Right rotator surgery done on Tuesday. They did a nerve block injection that eliminated pain for first day or so at home, then opiates if pain is bad. Post-op on Fri to bandages off. 27 more days of sling and trying to sleep in chair. Then 8 to 10 wks of PT. 4 to 6 months until full recovery. Keep me entertained and Brooklyn kepp me laughing.

[@joshsparks8152]

Hope you heal quick take care

[@LazyDogFarm]

Get well soon! Thanks for joining us and commenting!

[@thewildingslanding]

This is definitely something we would love to get into.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Go for it!

[@thewildingslanding]

@@LazyDogFarm I need to learn more, and grow more before I'm ready, but, it is definitely part of the 2-3 year plan. We increased our growing space by 5x this year, and, I would like to double that, but, learning to manage what we have now comes first. I'm working towards it.

[@ashleycampbell8767]

⁠@@thewildingslanding same here, my space grows each year. I live in the ozark hills and our ground is hard and rocky and takes a few years to get each spot in good shape so I just expand as I can :)

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Thank you very helpful we cook and grow our own food and it’s so much better for our health no worry of chemicals in the soil and it’s helping our community when we buy from local back yard farmers and taste so much better thank you again. We have saved a ton of money by not eating out we haven’t in 3 years and we don’t miss it. Anything left is donated to people in need

[@LazyDogFarm]

That's great to hear Sheena! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@hinklecreekfarms67]

I have learned so much from your channel and I was so excited to see these videos great information I plan to grow more next year to sell I’m gonna give this a try thank you for sharing what has worked for you

[@LazyDogFarm]

Best of luck for your veggie selling endeavors!

[@jacquelinefausset5866]

That was extremely valuable. Thank - you.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Our pleasure Jacqueline!

[@mamajbv]

71 years old & I text all the time. Lol

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha. Gotta keep up with that modern technology!

[@dorismay6722]

Great content though not relevant to me. I garden to be able to eat fresh, save my sanity and fulfilling a bucket list. My niece has a cookie business she does from home and what seems to me very strict rules makes sense after seeing your vid. Specific pickup time from her front porch, social media, great packaging seems to be the same blueprint. On a side note Travis-was watching one of your ‘old’ vlogs on okra yesterday and noticed how unhappy you seemed. Noticeable difference to the content you’re putting out now. You seem so much happier and energized. Also I appreciate that you and Brooklyn work well together on camera. No talking over or talking down to each other. A united front is a pleasure to watch. My best to you both!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for all the positive comments Doris!

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

I really enjoyed this series. I also like the idea of the bag model over selling at the farmers market. Not that I'm looking to do market gardening but it's good to learn this stuff.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think the bag model definitely takes less time than sitting at a farmers market.

[@robinjones7463]

I live in AR but work for a telecommunications company and part of my territory is GA…I’ve always wondered where y’all were but didn’t want to be the crazy stalker lady that asked! Great video as always, and I love that the song at the end gets stuck in my head and reminds me to appreciate the goodness in my life!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Hey Robin! We're way down here about an hour north of Tallahassee, FL. Thanks for watching!

[@larrystrong6701]

As always, very informative.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Larry!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Just now seeing this series. Fantastic information! I just started selling produce at our local farmers market last summer. I really like the idea of bags!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you like it!

[@steveo_o6707]

I am buying an acre soon and will expand my garden enough to sell. Hopefully the collapse will wait

[@johnfalasz8273]

I've been debating starting a csa in my area but wasn't sure if it would work, little did I know you guys were doing it successfully right by me!! Hello from thomasville!!

[@LazyDogFarm]

It would work very well in Thomasville! We had quite a few customers over there back when we were selling.

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

1) can Brooklyn do a video on het lipsticks? They are always so pretty! 2) im planning to do a farmers market next spring (im enjoying Saturdays off now 😆) but part of that plan is cute cards that say "eat me like this" especially things like collards or mustard greens (what is yalls favorite way to cook those besides sautéed with bacon?) Or kohlrabi.

[@LazyDogFarm]

1) Haha! I'll see what she says. 2) I think that's a great idea to use the cards. That's really the only way we cook collards. Kohlrabi can be sautéed, but it's also good for making slaw.

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

@@LazyDogFarm thanks! Yall are the best!

[@joshsparks8152]

Great info enjoy y'all hope the kiddos are doing well also

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Josh!

[@craigcaskey9953]

Off topic question... My wife wants to know where Brooklyn got her hat.

[@gabbyrico4877]

So do I

[@leahness3588]

It is very dapper❤👍

[@craigcaskey9953]

I was hoping to buy one and put it away for a future Christmas gift. 🎁

[@LazyDogFarm]

She says Target.

[@craigcaskey9953]

@@LazyDogFarm thank you!

[@singncarpenter6270]

I liked the part where you said don't compare your prices to the grocery store. I guess that's one reason I have never tried to sell my extras. I always thought I had to sell heirloom tomatoes for the same price as the hothouse ones they sell in the grocery stores. I'd be willing to pay more, so I guess other people would too. Thanks for the tip. May be I'll try to sell some next year.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Go for it!

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thanks again for the good ideas!

[@LazyDogFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

I love this series. Rhonda

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Rhonda!

[@tomhoff4172]

Thanks guys, good one. Interested in seeing how your seedlings are doing. Showed off your chicken house video like I made it myself.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for sharing Tom!

[@Chris-op7yt]

dunk leafy greens in water as soon as possible after picking, so they keep.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That does work, but then you've gotta have a way to dry them.

[@dmartin4295]

Very informative series, thanks for sharing your experience and expertise.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinbailey4493]

Love your hat Brooklyn. Where'd you get it? Thank you. Y'all r awesome

[@lindaedwards9756]

A lot of good information. It is a lot of work though. I’m sure people really enjoyed those bags .

[@LazyDogFarm]

It is a lot of work. But it was fun while it lasted.

[@jimt6151]

This is really good info! Thank y'all!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Any time!

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

Great series you really have good advice.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Jeanie! We appreciate you joining us!

[@imaprepper1866]

Great suggestions.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Imma!

[@jeffmyler3414]

Great video both of you. Appreciate you sharing what has worked for you. I'm closing in on retirement and have pondered if I can make this model work for me.

[@LazyDogFarm]

You got this!

[@russelljackson7034]

Right on

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Russell!

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I think I'd drive all the way from Louisville for several bags of them fresh Georgia Onions. It would also give me an excuse since so close to go spend some time at my favorite fishing hole.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That's quite a haul just for some onions, but they are so good!

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

@@LazyDogFarm, "Just for some Onions", Man, I'd Walk there. I've been known to take an Onion and eat it like an Apple. These northern varieties tends to be sulfur heavy, while I can do it I have to take a cold shower afterwards.

[@lindarichardson1115]

Thanks for sharing this video series! I enjoyed it a lot! Do you have a picture of one of your bags with the veggies in it? Just curious. I would love to start my own CSA! Thanks so much!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Since the bags are kind of narrow at the top, a picture wouldn't really show you much. I don't have any of those photos though, at least right in front of me.

[@sweetpea6144]

On average for a family of 4, for 2 servings a week - how many plants should we plan to grow? For Corn? Cucumbers? Collards? Carrots? Bell pepper? , Sweet peas? etc. thanks

[@LazyDogFarm]

Corn is tough to gauge because it's not a repeat harvest crops like the others. We grew six 40' rows of sweet corn this spring and was able to put 16 bags (4+ servings per bag) in the freezer. Cucumbers -- A 16' row should be sufficient, assuming you'll have them climbing on some sort of trellis. Collards -- 10 plants or so. Carrots -- Can't ever have too many. I'd plant at least a 30' double row, or however long the rows are in your garden. Bell Pepper -- Usually 4 plants is plenty. Sweet Peas -- I'd go for a 30-40' row assuming you'd want to freeze some of them.

[@happyhillbilly3466]

around me the fad is trending to people putting a table out by the road and setting out the extra stuff for free. most places by me have a garden so i’d have to go pretty far to sell things. l did enjoy yer series though.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That's great Kenny! Share the wealth!

[@happyhillbilly3466]

@@LazyDogFarm 👍👍👍

[@nmdispatchlady]

Did you have to have licenses or permits to do this in your area? Where I live everything is Licensed, and it is a long drawn out process any time you have to deal with the state. God bless

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think the need for a license depends on how much you're selling. I can't recall what that exact number is for us, but we weren't close to it.

[@nmdispatchlady]

@@LazyDogFarm Here just to sell my excess seedlings or produce I need a permit, a business license in ALL the cities I MIGHT sell in or deliver in and a tax ID # Too much of a pain even for the gain.

[@TrapHunt]

I been giving away extras to people for the last 3 years. Constant compliments about how great fresh homegrown food is. This year I tried selling to the same people I was giving it to. No buyers. Guess who ain't getting no more free sh*t!! Everybody wants something for nothing.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think you'll find your "buyer" customer base and your "free" customer base will be completely different.

[@poodledaddles1091]

I love all this gardening info...I'm sharing it to FB hope your subs go up!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for not keeping us a secret!

[@larrysheetmetal]

STUPID QUESTION did you every go to restaurants and off to grow niche vegetables ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

We didn't ever play that game. We would grow some odd stuff here and there to see if our customers liked it, but we mostly stuck with the stuff that our week to week customers really liked.

[@sharonjennings1282]

Too many ads in this video though…

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Nice talk about how absolutely worthless Facebook is and how completely irresponsible and unreliable people are in general these days.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Facebook is a valuable marketing tool, but it's always changing and evolving. So you have to stay on top of it to use it effectively to sell.