While researching for my article, How to Make 10K from 1/4 Acre, I noticed that there were a lot of "light" offerings listed on the USDA's Boston Ornamental Terminal Prices page. If you haven't heard of it before, the Boston Ornamental Terminal Prices page is a great reference to check and see the cost and sales analysis of wholesale flowers. Super helpful if you're just starting out,[...]
Did you know that one of the easiest cut flowers to grow can also be one of the best selling? As of 07-April-2020, the Boston Ornamental Terminal Prices reports, ---SUNFLOWER: MARKET STEADY. bunched 5s CA long 7.50-8.50 mostly 7.50 CD long 9.50 EC long 8.50 NENG long 6.50-7.50 mostly 7.50 NJ long 8.50 PA long 6.50 PE long 6.50 bunched 10s CA long 12.50 CD long 12.50 EC long 10.[...]
Having a CSA/bouquet subscription was one of my favorite things! I absolutely loved my customers. They tended to be my biggest supporters and were genuinely interested in local flowers. One sweet lady even gave my kids books each time we showed up at her doorstep with fresh flowers. It doesn't get sweeter than that! It can be a little bit tricky, however, to get your cust[...]
Which business model is best for you? Wholesale? Design? Wedding? DIY buckets? To give you an idea of what might work for you here’s another section from my book… 8 Common Selling Avenues for Farmers The following is a list of traditional ways flower farmers have sold flowers. It’s a great place to start but don’t be afraid to try new things! I’ve also inc[...]
How do you know if starting a flower farm is a good idea? Such a tricky question, right? There are so many factors that go into it, both personal and professional. Is a green thumb enough? Will anyone want to buy flowers from you? It’s one of those things that you’ll never fully be able to know until you try. However, there are some things you can do right now to help you decide[...]
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