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How to Start a Profitable Flower Farm: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you dream of growing beautiful flowers while running a profitable business? Starting a flower farm can be a rewarding way to connect with nature, be your own boss, and turn a passion for flowers into a thriving business. On the flip side, it is also one of the hardest, most labor intensive jobs you can have. I don’t want to only paint it with rose colored glasses, I want to be transparent about the reality of running a flower farm. Whether you have a few acres of land or just a small plot, you can grow flowers for farmers’ markets, florists, weddings, and even direct-to-consumer sales. In this step-by-step…
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A Complete Guide to Digging, Dividing, Storing, and Growing Dahlias
Dahlias are a favorite among gardeners for their stunning blooms and long growing season. To keep your dahlias thriving year after year, it’s important to properly dig, divide, store, and wake up your tubers during the late fall and into winter months. In this guide, I will walk you through everything you need to know, from lifting your tubers in the fall to planting them out around Mother’s Day weekend. How and When to Dig and Divide Dahlia Tubers Dahlias are not frost-hardy, so the best time to dig them up is after the first frost blackens the foliage. This usually happens in late fall, depending on your climate. For…
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Nurturing a Winter Wonderland: My Essential Flower Farming Practices
As winter settles in, many people tuck away their gardening gloves and wait for spring. But for flower farmers like me, winter isn’t a time to step back—it’s an opportunity to lay the groundwork for next season’s blooms. Here at Ross Flower Farm in the beautiful Skagit Valley of Washington, I’ve come to embrace winter as a season of preparation, care, and quiet anticipation. There’s something deeply rewarding about tending to my flower farm in the crisp air, knowing that each small effort now will bring bursts of color in just a few months. So let’s grab a warm drink, bundle up, and dig into the ways you can nurture…
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Optimizing Seed Planning for a Flourishing 2025 Flower Season
As a growing flower farmer, every season is a new opportunity to learn, refine, and improve. With each passing year, I discover more about what works best for my farm, and 2025 is no exception. This year, I’m taking a more intentional approach to seed planning by expanding my seed inventory tracking and fine-tuning my sowing schedule. My goal is to make well-informed decisions about when and how to start seeds, setting my flowers up for success from the very beginning. Streamlining My Seed Inventory I started by enhancing my existing seed inventory spreadsheet, adding more details to ensure I capture everything I need to know at a glance. From…
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Finding My Way Back: Grief, Healing, and Moving Forward
How does one begin to express themselves after experiencing the deepest and most difficult loss of their life? I suppose I’ll start with the name of the grief I’ve been navigating, so you have a foundation to understand the rest of this post. Complicated Grief “In complicated grief, painful emotions are so long-lasting and severe that you have trouble recovering from the loss and resuming your own life.” Let’s get into it. The last time I wrote a blog post, I had just learned that my ex-husband was missing. He hadn’t been seen since the beginning of the month. The moment I found out, I reached out to his twin…
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The Brix Method: A Sustainable Approach to Pest Control
Pest control is a critical aspect of agriculture and gardening, but traditional methods often rely heavily on chemicals that can harm the environment and pose risks to human health. In recent years, sustainable alternatives have gained popularity, and one such method that has garnered attention is the Brix Method. Developed by Jason Brix, this approach emphasizes natural solutions and aims to restore balance to ecosystems while effectively managing pests. Understanding the Brix Method The Brix Method revolves around the principle that healthy plants are more resistant to pests and diseases. By focusing on enhancing soil health and plant vitality, this method aims to create an environment where pests are less…
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The Art of Flower Farming: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Blooms
Flower farming isn’t just about cultivating plants; it’s a delightful journey that connects you with nature’s beauty and rewards you with colorful blooms. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, growing your own flowers can be a fulfilling and therapeutic experience. Here’s a beginner’s guide to help you embark on this wonderful adventure: 1. Choosing the Right Flowers Start by selecting flowers that are well-suited to your local climate and the space you have available. Consider factors like sunlight, soil type, and water requirements. Annuals like marigolds and zinnias are easy to grow from seed and bloom quickly, while perennials such as lavender and roses provide enduring…
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Blossom Better: 10 Mistakes Flower Farmers Should Avoid
There are many mistakes to be made when flower farming, but this blog will go over 10 mistakes we should all avoid when flower farming. Are you thinking of venturing into the beautiful world of flower farming? Or perhaps you’re already knee-deep in petals and blooms? Whichever stage you’re at, it’s essential to navigate through the garden of challenges with finesse. Flower farming is a delightful yet demanding endeavor, requiring a delicate balance of artistry, science, and business acumen. To help you flourish in your floral journey, here are 10 mistakes to avoid for flower farmers: 10 Mistakes: 1. Ignoring Soil Health: The foundation of a successful flower farm…
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