Have you ever dreamed of starting your own gardening or farming business?
It can sound romantic and whimsical, can’t it?
But what's really involved in running a seasonal business around growing things? How do you manage the season or even your day around harvesting and delivering plant material?
This week, I share an episode I actually recorded for some of my students. You see, I have a secret podcast called Seedy Conversations® where I give the back story on businesses, homesteaders and bloggers. We dive into what makes them tick.
Well, this episode is from those archives. I interviewed Erin Benzakein who has been on the Living Homegrown Podcast before (Episode #95). But this time, Erin pulls back the curtain and gives a snapshot of what life is like as a small organic farmer in the state of Washington.
Erin is the top floral farmer-florist in the country and she spills the beans on what it really means to run a small family farm.
And the good news is that Erin finds her business to be rewarding and inspiring each and every day. I think you will love her story!
You'll learn: About a typical day in the life of a farmer-florist What is the best gear to wear in the field Which crops to grow for market The magical time for taking garden photos The 1 morning practice that sets you up for success in your day Top advice for anyone considering becoming a farmerYou can get more information about Erin, her farm and all the links mentioned in this episode in the show notes at www.LivingHomegrown.com/119 as well as a full transcript of the show.
LH 172: What Happened To The Podcast and Other News
LH 171: Growing Heirloom Flowers
LH 170: Creating a Garden Sancuary
LH 169: Homemade Gifts - All Natural Body Care
LH 168: Making Herbal Infusions
LH 167: How to Save Seed From Your Garden
LH 166: Backyard Chicken Keeping Hacks
LH 165: Real Farm-to-Table Food for Pets
LH 164: Homemade Cheese in an Hour or LESS
LH 163: Organizing Your Homestead
LH 162: Grow More Food in Less Space
LH 161: Extraordinary Edible Plants
LH 160: Preserving Your Own Gourmet Meat With Curing, Smoking and Drying
LH 159: How to Be A Better Food Gardener With Science
LH 158: Eating Local and Exploring More Flavor
LH 157: The Magic of Vintage Garden Books and Cookbooks
LH 156: Top 10 Favorite Farm Fresh Things
LH 155: Simple Seasonal Eating and Plum Liqueur
LH 154: The Homemade Kitchen with Alana Chernila
LH 153: Making Real Pickles and Other Fermentation Basics
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