In a recent episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Julia DeGennaro from CoolBot about flower coolers and cooling solutions for small businesses. As a flower farmer, I've always emphasized the importance of proper storage to maintain the freshness and...

Today, I want to dive into a topic that is often overlooked but absolutely crucial for long-term success: the importance of rest and recovery in business. Running a business, especially in the dynamic world of cut flower farming, is incredibly demanding. It requires not just hard work and...

Today, I want to dive into a topic that many aspiring flower farmers grapple with: whether to sell flowers in your first year of farming. It's a decision that can shape your business trajectory, so let's explore the pros and cons together.

Identifying Your Goals and Motivations

Before diving into...

As a flower farmer, I've learned that success isn't just about the size of your customer base; it's about the depth of the relationships you build with them. In a recent episode of The Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast, I shared my journey of shifting focus from trying to attract a large audience to...

As a flower farmer, I know firsthand the dedication and passion required to start and run a successful flower farm. In this episode of The Sunny Mary Meadow podcast, we wrapped up our three-part mini-series on starting a flower farm. We delved into crucial aspects beyond just growing flowers,...

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Today, we're diving into the essential resources needed to start a flower farm, focusing on two critical elements: time and money.

1. Time and Flexibility

Starting a flower farm demands a...

This blog is a summary of an episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast. Listen to it in it's entirety below.

Hello, fellow flower enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to kick off a special three-part mini-series titled "Should You Start a Flower Farm?" Today, we'll delve into some important questions to ask...

This blog is a summary of an episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast. Listen to it in it's entirety below.

As a flower farmer, I've learned that success doesn't just bloom overnight; it requires meticulous planning and the right tools. One such tool that has transformed my farming practices is...

In the latest episode of The Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Robert with EmailToolTester about the incredible impact email marketing can have on businesses. We explored various aspects of this powerful tool, from building an email list to integrating social media...

Today, we're diving into the world of hydroponic growing with a special guest, Lena, the chief farmer at Urban Bounty Farms. Lena has a fascinating journey from the corporate world to urban farming, and she recently shared her insights with us on an episode of the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast (which...