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 12: Choosing the Best Backyard Chickens
LH 11: Keeping It Safe With Water Bath Canning
LH 10: Time Saving Canning Tips
LH 09: Growing and Preserving Herbs
LH 08 Keeping Backyard Chickens and Your Neighbors Happy
LH 07: Pickles - Different Types
LH 06: Fermenting Food 101 - Using A Mason Jar
LH 05: Pickling Salt - What it is & how to use it
LH 04: Growing Food in Small Spaces
LH 03: Jam Making Q & A - Frozen Fruit & Using Up Jam
LH 02: How To Make Yogurt - The easy way
LH 01: Why Bother With Canning and Preserving?
LH 00: About the LH Podcast
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