Unlocking the Secrets of a Third Year Flower Farmer's Success

Year 3 in any business is the make-it-or-break-it-year--and this year almost broke me. Here's the lessons I'm taking into my fourth year of flower farming and how I managed to stay afloat in a very hard year in business.
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[@ankejacobs4649]

I hope you feel better!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

You know what ad popped up after your video? Vienna concerts tickets!!!! YT has recognized you, lol Thank you so much for making a video , it must have been difficult for you. Take care, hug the sweet bunch:))

[@JillBretherton]

I was literally pondering this question just today. i grow so many flowers I thought maybe I should think about selling them. BTW I got ill on Christmas eve and the cough is still with me now! Hope yours doesn’t last as long.

[@valerieoster8049]

Can you make a video on how you have improved your soil health?

[@jaymeelk9380]

Loved this, and seeing all the cats. I wonder if you have considered adding shrubs. Mock orange, is so beautiful, probably great for weddings, some hydrangeas, wigelia, forsythia, lilacs, all kinds of shrubs that take little else but time to grow and can survive even up north cold zones. A lot can be started from cuttings from neighbors. Happy new year.

[@ShiftingRoots]

We’re very lucky to have a few lilac bushes, but I will have to add more bushes in general.

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

Soil health is everything.

[@rosebud447]

Love the cats! I’m a big cat person and a huge flower fan. I have to start narrowing down what I want to grow instead of everything. I want to dry a bunch of flowers for drying.

[@Growing_Z_Farm]

I love these lessons. It really helps me with making some concentrated efforts. My plan is all about growing my "Flower Farm" slowly and learn as much as possible. Year 1 (2023)- make sure you really do have the passion for this. (Check and Done) Year 2 (2024) - Sell and make some profit. Year 3 (2025) - Find more space (currently only like 3000 sq. feet! HAHAHA LOL! Challenging. Year 4 (2026) - Start looking for property to move to for Year 5 and forever! I'd really like to specialize in only 4 -5 crops in the long term. LOVE your channel, and bless your sweet family!!!!

[@ShiftingRoots]

That sounds like a wonderful plan! Wishing you the best!

[@championdreamer_5]

Hello from Montana! I am interested in growing some flowers for a farmers market this coming year. I am starting from nothing though so no greenhouse. What would you recommend to start growing and how many flower rows would I need to have a good supply for the market? Also where do I find your ebook? Thanks for all the tips for a cold climate grower ☺️

[@growingcrazy4481]

Yes, times are really tough and we’re struggling. I would really love to buy your ebooks but it’s just not possible right now

[@ilenehales7849]

Hi Kristen, hope you get better soon. Im wondering if you have an ideas on what I can do, with all the above temperatures my tulips and daffodils are starting to peek above the ground and its supposed to get cold again.