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 152: Getting Started With Backyard Chickens
LH 151: Behind-the-Scenes of a Farm-Fresh Lifestyle
LH 150: Tips and Tricks to Simply Flavorful Veggies
LH 149: Tips For Cooking Real Food With A Southern Flair
LH 148: Long Term Food Storage for Emergencies
LH 147: Gardening to Save Our Native Bees
LH 146: Jam Shelf Life And Other Canning Questions Answered
LH 145: Raising Baby Goats and Other Homesteading Skills
LH 144: Seasonal Eating With Organic Foodie-Farmer Andrea Bemis
LH 143: Everything About Chicken Eggs You're Afraid To Ask
LH 142: Sustainable Farming on Just 5 Acres or Less
LH 141: Companion Planting Veggies & Flowers
LH 140: Maximizing Flavors in Seasonal Produce Recipes
LH 139: The Magic of No-Knead Bread
LH 138: Seasonal Backyard Chicken Care
LH 137: How To Boost Your Garden With Vermicomposting
LH 136: Big Ideas for Small Backyards and Veggie Gardens
LH 135: Balancing Homesteading, Family, Animals and Beekeeping
LH 134: How Mead is Made In A Local, Sustainable Way
LH 133: Growing Heirloom and Unusual Vegetables for Beauty and Flavor
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