At my Spring plant yard sale, I sell herbs and flowers suitable for making teas and heirloom tomatoes. And I have the sale on the second Saturday in May. I live in a small mountain town. The local hardware store sells all the vegetable starts and a good supply of herbs. But they are completely out of stock , except for a few scraggly tomatoes, by the first of May. So I sell slightly larger plants for those people who couldn't get their veges in April, or want a few more. This way I'm not competing with the business in town.
Regarding pricing your offerings: something I heard on this same topic (different industry, but same philosophy) is to remember that you ARE NOT your target market! The market YOU are in is the one where you are doing the work yourself; your BUYERS' market is the convenience of someone else starting the work FOR them
Excellent video thank you so much. I am on the beginning journey of doing this for a fundraiser and I found your video so very helpful. Thank you. Hope you have a great day.
Girl my favorite part is the bloopers at the end. Love it! And I reallllyy want to do plant sales this year! I’m trying hard to not get overwhelmed but with your encouragement I think I’m just gonna jump in and take a chance. 🤞🏻😅😜 Thanks for all the tips and advice! 💚🌱
Love all the tips encourages me to take a chance and go for it, I am kinda backward and do not like putting myself out there but believe I can do it with all your advice! Thanks
Great advice. Profit is not a dirty word. I am looking forward to the plant sale ... Already booked our hotel. Carry yourself a chair too! That baby just needs to hang tight until I get my tomato plants! 🍅
Loved the video! This type of thought process is so helpful. This info is what no one usually talks through. I love plants and garden videos but the thought process of the business side is so helpful and not really clear on other videos. What I am getting while you talk about this is inspiration. Thank you so much for figuring out a teachable way to talk through your business process without making it overwhelming. 💚
Great advice! It's always nice to grow for cheap or give away to friends and family but when you grow for profit keeping your set price is the hardest advice we give but have trouble following. I struggle alot of selling to friends that think because we know each other I should give it to them. You are correct on saying it's not fair to other farmers it definitely de-values everyones product.
Big box store prices arent comparable to local nursery or small plant sale prices. They are able to purchase supplies at a MUCH larger scale cutting their costs dramatically in comparison. They also normally dont offer as many organic or heirloom varieties at the commercial level. They are able to use machinery and less hands on time and time is also money. So, I never expect to get Walmart, Home Depot ir Lowe's prices at my local nurseries and would be silly for anyone to expect that. Half the plants at my local Walmart is usually dead or dying, so of course I wouldn't pay more than the $1.97 they price it at. Ans they usually sell the most basic options.
Looking forward to your seedling sale! We got our grow lights out and cleaned them up for another year. We enjoy your channel! If yall need anything, give us a shout! Mary & Justin--Greenhill Farm, Benton.
Another great informative video this is my first year doing this thank you so much for the good content . Looking forward to seeing how you start them all .
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’ve been planning on doing a plant sale this year and you just confirmed everything I have been thinking and planned so far. The only thing I haven’t really planning out yet is pricing. Waiting to see how much I spend on soil and possibly containers first. 😃
Thanks for the great info. This will be my first time selling at the farmers market. I'm nervous but excited. I've been growing a long time but never sold my starts or produce. :)
I usually end up having to give away a bunch of seedlings every year.. My yard is so small but I get overexcited and start way too many plants lol 🌱💕 I'll maybe have to consider this for the future 😋 Great info as always! Thanks for sharing!
Very good information! I used to go the last hour of craft fairs/sales because vendors don’t want to take lots of items home. I was thinking of hosting a plant table by the side of the road in my town for house plants/extra seedlings. I ended up giving them away instead and already was sent an email asking for more free plants. Please get a card reader! I rarely carry cash in the quantity needed for sales. Personally if I set up a table this year it will have to be cash only and in a drop box honor system with a sign donations welcome, otherwise I have to get a permit from my town. HOW’S THE BABY? Kicking in the bloopers? 💕
Baby Is doing great and just cooking away! I know a local flower farmer that has great success with drop box/honor system flower bouquets. It’s worth a shot!
Just an FYI, the instagram name you have in your description is not correct. I had to search around for you and finally found you, but it was not what you have listed in the video description.
Super helpful! I love growing all the things and usually start so much that I give them away but I have been thinking about selling out of my yard. My biggest struggle is, I don't know what to charge...how do I go about pricing plants?
Think the most expensive part of the set up is the pots. They seem such a waste and is a continuous expense, also, when people plant their plants they throw the pots away. Trying to think of an alternative such as cardboard toilet roll inserts or pots made from newspaper, not sure if that would put people off buying from me.
If someone undercuts everyone else then the result is people think they are worth less and sales at a reasonable price become difficult. The goal is to make a bit of money and there are some costs, seeds, soil, water, pots, your grow light setup.
At my Spring plant yard sale, I sell herbs and flowers suitable for making teas and heirloom tomatoes. And I have the sale on the second Saturday in May. I live in a small mountain town. The local hardware store sells all the vegetable starts and a good supply of herbs. But they are completely out of stock , except for a few scraggly tomatoes, by the first of May. So I sell slightly larger plants for those people who couldn't get their veges in April, or want a few more. This way I'm not competing with the business in town.
Regarding pricing your offerings: something I heard on this same topic (different industry, but same philosophy) is to remember that you ARE NOT your target market! The market YOU are in is the one where you are doing the work yourself; your BUYERS' market is the convenience of someone else starting the work FOR them
Excellent video thank you so much. I am on the beginning journey of doing this for a fundraiser and I found your video so very helpful. Thank you. Hope you have a great day.
Girl my favorite part is the bloopers at the end. Love it! And I reallllyy want to do plant sales this year! I’m trying hard to not get overwhelmed but with your encouragement I think I’m just gonna jump in and take a chance. 🤞🏻😅😜 Thanks for all the tips and advice! 💚🌱
Go for it!! I wish you best of luck🌿🌸
@@Fatimasroots Aw thank you so much! I appreciate that!! ❤️
You can do it!
Awesome video! So glad I found your channel.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. Great info here
The bloopers at the end are amazing!!
Just keeping it real 😉
Thanks for sharing all this very helpful info.
Thank you for an excellent video. Love your honest informative approach & feedback.
Love all the tips encourages me to take a chance and go for it, I am kinda backward and do not like putting myself out there but believe I can do it with all your advice! Thanks
You can definitely do it! Go for it
@@BerkeleyFarms thanks!!!
Thanks. Very helpful. Seeing a lot of mistakes I made this year to hopefully remedy next year! Blessings!👍🏼
Excellent information on plant sale.
Great advice. Profit is not a dirty word. I am looking forward to the plant sale ... Already booked our hotel. Carry yourself a chair too! That baby just needs to hang tight until I get my tomato plants! 🍅
Yay! Can’t wait to see you!
Great tips! I'm doing my first legit/large plant sale this year. So excited!
Nice! Good luck!! 🌱💕
Best of luck with your sale! Let me know how it turns out for you!
@@BerkeleyFarms ty! I will!
@@zarahsgarden2097 ty!
Good advise. I got a good chuckle from the outtakes you included at the end!
Glad you enjoyed 😂
Great video… love the spoofs at the end😂💜🌻💜
Thanks, Tina!
Loved the video! This type of thought process is so helpful. This info is what no one usually talks through. I love plants and garden videos but the thought process of the business side is so helpful and not really clear on other videos.
What I am getting while you talk about this is inspiration. Thank you so much for figuring out a teachable way to talk through your business process without making it overwhelming. 💚
Thank you for watching!
Awesome! Great info thank you so much 😊
Thank you for the information. Great explanations 🌱
Thanks for watching, Donna!!
Great advice! It's always nice to grow for cheap or give away to friends and family but when you grow for profit keeping your set price is the hardest advice we give but have trouble following. I struggle alot of selling to friends that think because we know each other I should give it to them. You are correct on saying it's not fair to other farmers it definitely de-values everyones product.
It’s a side of business I didn’t realize was going to be an issue for me but I’m determined to do better this year!
@@BerkeleyFarms you will crush it!
That was a great video! Thank you for sharing your expert advice. Much success with all of your gardening endeavors this coming growing season!
Thank you for watching :)
Big box store prices arent comparable to local nursery or small plant sale prices. They are able to purchase supplies at a MUCH larger scale cutting their costs dramatically in comparison. They also normally dont offer as many organic or heirloom varieties at the commercial level. They are able to use machinery and less hands on time and time is also money. So, I never expect to get Walmart, Home Depot ir Lowe's prices at my local nurseries and would be silly for anyone to expect that. Half the plants at my local Walmart is usually dead or dying, so of course I wouldn't pay more than the $1.97 they price it at. Ans they usually sell the most basic options.
Looking forward to your seedling sale! We got our grow lights out and cleaned them up for another year.
We enjoy your channel!
If yall need anything, give us a shout! Mary & Justin--Greenhill Farm, Benton.
Thanks for watching and supporting us!! Hope to meet y’all soon!
Another great informative video this is my first year doing this thank you so much for the good content . Looking forward to seeing how you start them all .
Thank you for watching! So glad it was helpful :)
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’ve been planning on doing a plant sale this year and you just confirmed everything I have been thinking and planned so far. The only thing I haven’t really planning out yet is pricing. Waiting to see how much I spend on soil and possibly containers first. 😃
Let me know how it goes for you!!
Lots of vendors at our local farmers market sell plant starts at the first two farmers markets.
love the bloopers lol
Thanks for watching 🤪
Thanks for the great info. This will be my first time selling at the farmers market. I'm nervous but excited. I've been growing a long time but never sold my starts or produce. :)
You’ll do great! Way to get out there and just do it!
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Hi my friend good video
Thank you :)
I usually end up having to give away a bunch of seedlings every year.. My yard is so small but I get overexcited and start way too many plants lol 🌱💕
I'll maybe have to consider this for the future 😋 Great info as always! Thanks for sharing!
It’s so easy to start way too many seeds. It’s just fun 😂
@BerkeleyFarms this is what i did last year and quickly realized I started a bunch of seeds faarrrr too early.. got a bit ahead of myself
Very good information! I used to go the last hour of craft fairs/sales because vendors don’t want to take lots of items home. I was thinking of hosting a plant table by the side of the road in my town for house plants/extra seedlings. I ended up giving them away instead and already was sent an email asking for more free plants. Please get a card reader! I rarely carry cash in the quantity needed for sales. Personally if I set up a table this year it will have to be cash only and in a drop box honor system with a sign donations welcome, otherwise I have to get a permit from my town. HOW’S THE BABY? Kicking in the bloopers? 💕
Baby Is doing great and just cooking away! I know a local flower farmer that has great success with drop box/honor system flower bouquets. It’s worth a shot!
Is there a podcast version of this video?
Love this video it was very informative. I was wondering what card reader do you use for paypal?
When you sign up for PayPal Here, they will send you one!
Think about donating extras to food banks or childrens homes or homeless shelters
Absolutely! We ended up donating extras to a local school last year.
Can you show us your set-up at the sale? Also, do you have to have a license to sell plant starts?
Just an FYI, the instagram name you have in your description is not correct. I had to search around for you and finally found you, but it was not what you have listed in the video description.
Super helpful! I love growing all the things and usually start so much that I give them away but I have been thinking about selling out of my yard.
My biggest struggle is, I don't know what to charge...how do I go about pricing plants?
I’d take a look at what your local nurseries are pricing. Consider that your product may be worth a little more than that.
Think the most expensive part of the set up is the pots.
They seem such a waste and is a continuous expense, also, when people plant their plants they throw the pots away.
Trying to think of an alternative such as cardboard toilet roll inserts or pots made from newspaper, not sure if that would put people off buying from me.
Hagglers can be nasty.
Soooo, you all talk about price fixing? How about that. Shady way to do business. Sherman Antitrust Act
If someone undercuts everyone else then the result is people think they are worth less and sales at a reasonable price become difficult. The goal is to make a bit of money and there are some costs, seeds, soil, water, pots, your grow light setup.