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 32: Gardening With Chickens - Interview with Jessi Bloom
LH 31: When Good Food Goes BAD
LH 30: Canning Tricks and Cranberry Sauce
LH 29: Making and Preserving Homemade Applesauce
LH 28: Fermenting Soda with a Ginger Bug
LH 27: Why Canning Pumpkin Puree is Unsafe
LH 26: The Hands-On Home - Interview with Erica Strauss
LH 25: Pickling Brine Questions
LH 24: Making and Using Flavored Vinegars
LH 23: Weck Jars - Demystified
LH 22: Using KonMari to Organize Your Homestead
LH 21: Creating a Bee-Friendly Food Garden
LH 20: Refrigerator Pickles - No Canning Required!
LH 19: Using a Steam Juicer for Canning
LH 18: Making Wine Salt
LH 17: Getting the Most From Your Canning Efforts
LH 16: Where Should You Start?
LH 15: Beginner Backyard Beekeeping & Behind-the-Scenes of TV
LH 14: Growing and Restoring Heirloom Fruit Trees
LH 13: Best Canning Practices for Jar Rings and Pantry Storage
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