How to start a flower farm

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In early 2021 when I was starting my small-scale flower farm, I noticed that it was not terribly easy to find free resources to help me get going. Sure, there were a few I found right away (many of which I mention in this post), but I wanted someone who had been there before who could walk me through the process and who could tell me about what to expect from this new venture. I did find several paid courses that offered the kind of information I was looking for, but I wasn’t even positive…

Crafting a Comprehensive Flower Farming Business Plan with a template pdf included. A cut flower farm requires planning and preparation.

Big news - we're going from homestead to farmstead and starting a flower farm! This might just be our biggest (and scariest) adventure yet!

While selecting where yo grow flowers on your flower farm may be one if the first things you need to decide when starting your flower farm, it shouldn't be a decision you make lightly. There are a lot of factors that go into an ideal growing location. This blog highlights six things you should consider when deciding where to plant your flower field.

So, you've decided to start a flower farm—that’s exciting! As you start taking the first steps towards making your love for flowers as a full-time business, it won’t take you long to run into this million dollar question: How many flowers should I grow on my flower farm? Click for more info!

Growing flowers and turning my home into a beautiful flower farm has been a passion project. After 16 years of growing and building a successful flower farm, I'm sharing all my successes and lessons learned in the fields to help you start right. I'll teach you how to grow cut flowers, whether you're a new flower farmer, a mom wanting to grow flowers with children, or an experienced flower farmer seeking solidarity or to expand your knowledge. Ready to start a profitable flower farm?

Anyone can grow their own cut flowers and enjoy blooms you wouldn't be able to find at the store. Here's how to start growing and which flowers to choose.

Wondering how to start a flower farm? In this article, discover how starting a flower farming debt-free is possible, as well as the benefits to starting small and growing slow.