I used the paper towel method for Bells this year. Success! Wet paper towel, baggie on a a heat mat, sprayed with water every morning. I removed sprouted seeds daily and put in a pre-prepared tray with soil mix, gave them a spray of water then under grow lights. Filled up the tray in a week or so and they are growing on nicely.
You are amazing. Full stop. The time you took to answer every question in detail was above and beyond other content creators. Thank you. P.S. Thanks also for the excellent audio. 👍👍
I enjoyed this so much! I am always impressed with your organizational skills and business ideas. You are very thorough with your explanation of processes. I am in southern Wisconsin and grew a fancy (pricey) gerbera daisy in a pot this summer. It grew huge with many blooms and I dug it and brought it inside for the winter. It is blooming in a south window continuously. I wish you continued success on your flower filled journey!
The gerbera daisy is not an easy flower for flower farmers because they have to be wired, otherwise the head drops… and that take a lot of time to do to each stem. But they are very beautiful 😊
Yes Gerber is for warm weather my mom in Jamaica had a huge bed of Gerber's and they did very good beautiful daisies I don't know much about growing them either mine always die I buy one every year in memory of my mom
Great video! Our towns sound so much alike...and that's why I can relate so much to your pricing on the bouquets. Too high..and they won't sell. Too low and you may as well give them away! (which I do after market..as on Sat. I have no outlet for them when all is done.) I have sold some to the town florists. My lissies didn't even sell when I first started taking them. People weren't used to seeing them! The florists bought them.
Really love the tips and tricks, especially your ideas for the farmers market and Bells of Ireland sprouting. Heat mats are not an option as I am off the grid. Have had good results with placing trays in a loft above my wood stove, so plan to try that with the bells in a baggie/towel method. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
FYI Baptisia is great in landscape, and I use the foliage as a filler.. looks like Eucalyptus and it lasts forever.! I also have an herb garden and they can be great for fillers.... especially mint!
Put the baggie with the Bells seeds in your fridge for a week or two and then put the baggie on your heat mat and check every day. Transfer germinated seeds to soil. This is what Nicole of Flower Hill Farm showed in a video last year and it worked well for me!
@@SunshineFlora Oh, be sure they are damp in the fridge. Putting dry seeds in the fridge isn’t the same. Now this year, hopefully I can do this early enough that they grow to a good size! Last year I was able to start them fine, but I didn’t get the seeds until pretty late, so I planted them after last frost and it got hot and I had teeny tiny little Bells of Ireland plants. 😂 They were doll sized.
I don’t think it’s just you with Gerbera daisy’s, I’ve found them difficult also. I will bring a beautiful plant home and within weeks it’s dead.😢 As beautiful as they are I won’t buy them anymore.❄️💚🙃
Basically by type…..minis are $1. I’m thinking of doing 2 for $3 next year. Then the rest range from $3-$7 based on size. I kind of guess and make prices comparable to a farm stand that is about an hour from me that I visit each year for their giant mums!
I used the paper towel method for Bells this year. Success! Wet paper towel, baggie on a a heat mat, sprayed with water every morning. I removed sprouted seeds daily and put in a pre-prepared tray with soil mix, gave them a spray of water then under grow lights. Filled up the tray in a week or so and they are growing on nicely.
Awesome!
You are amazing. Full stop. The time you took to answer every question in detail was above and beyond other content creators. Thank you. P.S. Thanks also for the excellent audio. 👍👍
Wow, thank you!
Oh I LOVE basil in my bouquets!! You can't beat the smell and softness it brings!
I enjoyed this so much! I am always impressed with your organizational skills and business ideas. You are very thorough with your explanation of processes. I am in southern Wisconsin and grew a fancy (pricey) gerbera daisy in a pot this summer. It grew huge with many blooms and I dug it and brought it inside for the winter. It is blooming in a south window continuously. I wish you continued success on your flower filled journey!
Thank you for answering my question about farmer’s markets. Love the bright and stretchy tablecloth and signage. Simple yet eye catching! 💖
Thank you!!
DRIP (is what I think it's called) from Home Depot is the BEST drip irrigation to use. I have my whole garden and flower beds on it and I love it!!
Love love love your videos..thank you. I learn so much!
I'm so glad!
I can't wait to see your flowers this year I pray you have a bigger year this year
Thank you for answering my question 🙏🏼🤩
Thank you so much for all your answers and sharing what you've learned!
Thanks for adding your list to purchase on Amazon
You bet!
Thank you Christina, you shared a lot of useful information. ❄️💚🙃
The gerbera daisy is not an easy flower for flower farmers because they have to be wired, otherwise the head drops… and that take a lot of time to do to each stem. But they are very beautiful 😊
Great q&a! Thanks 😊!
Paper towel method worked for me last year for Bells of Ireland, worked well.
I’m looking forward to part two of your question and answer videos.❄️💚🙃
Part 2 is posted!
Yes Gerber is for warm weather my mom in Jamaica had a huge bed of Gerber's and they did very good beautiful daisies I don't know much about growing them either mine always die I buy one every year in memory of my mom
Great video! Our towns sound so much alike...and that's why I can relate so much to your pricing on the bouquets. Too high..and they won't sell. Too low and you may as well give them away! (which I do after market..as on Sat. I have no outlet for them when all is done.) I have sold some to the town florists. My lissies didn't even sell when I first started taking them. People weren't used to seeing them! The florists bought them.
Once my market customers saw lissies they asked for them in the future!
Thanks for answering my questions 🙂 Best to you this season! Anne
Thanks so much for answering my questions! I loved this video and can’t wait for part 2!
Part 2 is posted!
Really love the tips and tricks, especially your ideas for the farmers market and Bells of Ireland sprouting. Heat mats are not an option as I am off the grid. Have had good results with placing trays in a loft above my wood stove, so plan to try that with the bells in a baggie/towel method. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I bet that works great!
Favourite video of yours to date!
FYI Baptisia is great in landscape, and I use the foliage as a filler.. looks like Eucalyptus and it lasts forever.! I also have an herb garden and they can be great for fillers.... especially mint!
Good to know!
Put the baggie with the Bells seeds in your fridge for a week or two and then put the baggie on your heat mat and check every day. Transfer germinated seeds to soil. This is what Nicole of Flower Hill Farm showed in a video last year and it worked well for me!
Great tip!
@@SunshineFlora Oh, be sure they are damp in the fridge. Putting dry seeds in the fridge isn’t the same. Now this year, hopefully I can do this early enough that they grow to a good size! Last year I was able to start them fine, but I didn’t get the seeds until pretty late, so I planted them after last frost and it got hot and I had teeny tiny little Bells of Ireland plants. 😂 They were doll sized.
Gerbera daisies are generally wired in bouquets - another step you would need to think about, I guess.
Oh yes - that’s right!
I don’t think it’s just you with Gerbera daisy’s, I’ve found them difficult also. I will bring a beautiful plant home and within weeks it’s dead.😢 As beautiful as they are I won’t buy them anymore.❄️💚🙃
This was so helpful. Thank you. I’ve been looking for affordable jam jars. If you are comfortable, could you please share where you get yours from?
Nevermind! Found them in your links! TY!
Here are the ones I ordered!
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QUESTION: can we maybe see some photos of your home gardens this summer? ❄️💚🙃
I was going to ask the same thing. I'm guessing it's impressive.
Will put that on the list! Not as impressive as the cut garden but working to expand it!
I like your videos very much. Thank you. What's the size you use for Organza bags; can you please tell me? Thanks a lot. Greetings from Germany.
I like the 6x9 or 8x12.
thank you very much.
QUESTION: How do you price your pumpkins? By size, or weight? And do you physically mark the pumpkin price on them? ❄️💚🙃
I’m wondering this too!
Basically by type…..minis are $1. I’m thinking of doing 2 for $3 next year. Then the rest range from $3-$7 based on size. I kind of guess and make prices comparable to a farm stand that is about an hour from me that I visit each year for their giant mums!
How did you find local wholesalers in your area? Just Google search?
Yes!