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 132: Real Homesteading, Raw Milk and Really Good Coffee
LH 131: Farming The Rooftops of NYC with Brooklyn Grange
LH 130: Using Your Garden For Wellness
LH 129: Understanding The Behavior of Your Backyard Chickens
LH 128: Making Delicious Hard Apple Cider At Home
LH 127: 4 Tips to Your Best Farm-Fresh Year
LH 126: Sourdough Starter and Heirloom Flours
LH 125: Growing Epic Edibles in Containers
LH 124: Powerful Tips for Raised Bed Gardening
LH 123: How to Build Awesome Organic Soil at Home
LH 122: Lessons From A Beginner Homesteader
LH 121: Tips for Having a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving
LH 120: Making All-Natural Household Cleaners That ROCK
LH 118: Handmade Gifts From The Garden
LH 117: Natural Plant Dyes in Our Backyards
LH 116: Why You Should NOT Do A Fall Garden Clean Up
LH 115: Making Preserves WITHOUT Canning Them
LH 114: Behind-The-Scenes of Growing A Greener World TV
LH 113: Modern Preserves with Traditional Roots
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