Micro flower farm

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…

It was hard but I did it… here are my Top 10 Favorite Cut Flowers!

Spring has brought a blend of great progress and heartbreaking setbacks. Not only has the weather been some of the worst on record, the process of moving a farm is exponentially difficult. Going into 2018, I knew that this year will likely be the toughest I've lived thus far, so back in January I ta

If there are any future flower farmers out there, I would strongly suggest starting small so you can keep it manageable. It is so easy to become overwhelmed by all there is to do. By keeping it manageable, you will gain confidence and skills and be able to expand as you are able. I would also strong

Brittany | Tillsonburg ON Flower Farm on Instagram: "I live on 1.2 acres. It’s a country lot, but not a “farm.” I operate my flower farm on less than 2000 square feet…and I know many other micro flower farms who do the same! You don’t a proper farm or a ton of land to be a flower farmer. You can operate out of your backyard or on rented land. But there are few things you DO need. • A space that gets full sun (min 6 hours a day. 8 is better!) • At least 1000 square feet of growing space…

By the second week in October the reality of the arrival of fall is sobering. Especially for small-scale flower farmers. By small scale, I mean backyard flower farmers, like myself and other growers who are getting swept away in the beauty and romance of growing old-fashioned cut flowers like the ones they remember from grandma’s […]

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