I’m thrilled to bring you another inspiring installment of our Flower Farmer Forum Friday Featured Flower Farmer series. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole from Olson Blooms, a blossoming flower farming business in Holly, Minnesota. Nicole’s journey from teaching to...

As a flower farmer and the host of The Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast, I've had the pleasure of connecting with numerous professionals who bring invaluable insights to the table. Recently, I had an enlightening conversation with Kelly Cane of Moxie Creative, and our discussion centered on the critical...

Today, I'm excited to kick off our new series, The Flower Farmer Forum Friday Featured Flower Farmer, where we interview innovative flower farmers who are doing things differently. In our first episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Katie and Audra from Ranchy Stems in South Dakota. Their...

Growing ranunculus in Zone 4B has been an incredible journey filled with challenges, successes, and valuable lessons. As a flower farmer in a colder climate, I've discovered that with the right techniques and tools, these beautiful blooms can thrive even in less-than-ideal conditions. In...

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...