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 72: Homemade Cheese in One Hour
LH 71: Refresh Your Garden Design with Rebecca Sweet
LH 70: Is it safe to "can"cake? (Listener Question)
LH 69: Beginning Food Gardening - In Containers
LH 68: Composting 101
LH 67: Infused Gifts - Homemade Vanilla Extract & More
LH 66: Creating a Spa Experience with Herbs
LH 65: Dehydrating Food 101
LH 64: 7 Steps to Getting More Done in Your Farm Fresh Lifestyle
LH 63: Homemade Body Care Products From The Garden
LH 62: Using Fresh Herbs for Flavor and Fragrance
LH 61: Canning & Preserving with Lavender
LH 60: Clear Jel®, Sure Jell® and Canning Pie Filling
LH 59: Backyard Beekeeping 101
LH 58: Preserving with Salt and Smoke
LH 57: Salt-Cured Lemons, Real Limoncello & More with the Authors of "BATCH"
LH 56: Tips for High Yield Vegetable Growing
LH 55: Designing a Food Garden for Double Duty
LH 54: Food Swap - Bartering With Your Preserves
LH 53: Preserving Produce by Freezing
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