Temporary Devastation Doesn’t Lead To Permanent Defeat : The Flower Guy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- temporary devastation doesn’t lead permanent disaster. We are learning to work through the kinks even though we are taking a huge loss this year. Last year to this year has been two different animals. If we had not had experience in growing flowers we would have been out of the business.
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Don’t let something you see other people doing at 20 years in discourage you with flowers. Matter of fact maybe even 3 years in. It’s crazy what it takes.
Make a list of goals stick to them no matter what and go for your dreams. Don’t just drift by.
Just do it.
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That's devastating! I know this must seem so disheartening, but looking into my own life, I learn so much from the hard times. It often leads to better things in the future. You both are smart, ambitious, and hardworking you'll overcome this and come out much stronger, wiser, and more successful on the other side of it.
Count your losses, and move on. Just remember not to use the same pruners on your health stock. Or you will spread the gall.
Have you watched, You can’t Eat The Grass. They are working a five year plan. They work hard too. But their plan is working. Please watch as I would like to see you make more money with all that hard work. They dry their flowers that don’t sell and are having some success selling the dried flowers.
Blessings on you and your family!
Leafy Gall is a really hard one to control. Please make sure you're using clean pruners on the plants that aren't infected and I recommend acclimating the healthy dahlias to the outdoors and getting them out of the greenhouse asap.
I've been growing dahlias for 7 years in both agricultural and home garden settings, and this is a tough year for dahlias. We've been in drought conditions in SW Ontario, Canada, and my dahlias are really stunted. At least 2-3 weeks behind where we should be. I field grow most of my dahlias, with only a few planted directly in the ground under hoops - and that is solely for season extension and not because the dahlias need to be in hoops.
That said, I never ever grow dahlias in bag pots. The humidity levels stays high in soil and will rot your tubers every time because moisture retention is a recipe for mushy tubers. I've seen other farmers around me grow successfully in 5 gallon black pails with proper drainage holes, but they are almost always replacing their tubers each season (which to me, seems to sort of defeat the point.). Dahlia tubers like sandier, well draining soil. Your dahlias last season were beautiful; I can definitely empathize with the disappointment and frustration in your voice. xx
Your sunflowers look great though! Bucket price is really reasonable (but don't forget to charge for the actual bucket!)
Yes, thank you. Im glad you said something about the bucket. It was alot easier last year for sure.
Hoping this doesn’t deter you. I’m so sorry this happened.
What happened to your farm?
I know this has to be heartbreaking, praying for better days and years ahead.
Courage! I know this is hard. Praying for you.
My heart goes out to u guys such hard work. I know u will get through this u r strong people. God bless ❤️❤️
One more thing, do you think you could put together a Playlist? I like to leave a device running on Playlists of channels I want to support when I'm doing housework. It helps get views and view times up. Just a thought on how we can support you better. I hope that's not too pushy.
so not good but you will fix it in time hun the whole family will be better when you figure the problem and not worrying so much dont trust plastic never gets fresh air even if you poke holes in it.....that Arabian Knight/night looks so pretty.......i wish you all lived closer my daughter needs red white yellow blue and green colours for her lego themed reception hugsssss always thinking of your family
I need to look at mine. Because I had two bags rotten when I got them. And then all the ones I have in the ground just did that. God Bless, Deborah.
It's heartbreaking to lose so much. This year has been horrendous all round even over here in GB. I've been trying to fight off rabbits. They are the bane of my life. No problem last year, explosion this. I'm determined not to give up (much as I want to) so have written the year off and preparing for next. I'm sure you will come through it too. Thinking of you all x
Ive worried.about u for.months.now.
wish u would post.again
Hey, we decided to put TH-cam on the back burner for now. We have many family matters we have to take care of since the last posting. Thank you for thinking about us. Our email is windybrookridge@gmail.com if you like to keep up with us.
Were the bags the problem? Maybe the roots didn't get enough air.
I think it could have been a problem.
Bummer guys that sucks. Hard season for you this time around!
So sorry for this situation. There is a woman expert on dahlias. Her name is Kristine Albretch from Santa Cruz dahlias. Maybe she can help you.
Saludos desde España. Ánimo!
I think she has mentioned me on her page before! I know who you are talking about ! Thanks:)
$150 good.
Grow some zinnia they are similar and easy to grow.i live them..
We grow quite a few of them.
4 different varieties
so disheartening. highly recommend podcast: notill flowers: magical Brix number that stops pests Dr. Tom Dykstra June 17, 2022. one of the most informative talks on pest 'control' using mother nature.
I listen to that one. It was a really good listen!
@@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead YT channel Advancing Eco Agriculture is one of my fav channels (Regenerative Agriculture Podcast John Kempf)
I am so sorry for your situation, but I think that your growing conditions significantly contributed to the health issues of the plants.It’s a pest and bacteria. Reused soil from other grower, no soil test, sanitation techniques , hoop house needed fumigation prior you using it, lack of plan food, and so on. Horticulture is a science.
Will you be able to use the dirt next year or will you need new?
I will need new dirt
Cut the bottoms of the bags off that way roots can get more air
How many stems are that mixed bucket?
How do ya find buyers?
Was thinking that as well. Seems to be very expensive for what it is
There was about 150 -175 stems in each bucket.I had 55 dahlias in the bucket as well. I sell the dahlias by themselves for $2.25 to the florist. That $123.75 alone in the dahlias. How do you think I may be able to have more value to it. Im open to suggestions.
@@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead oh ok, that makes sense. It just didn’t seem that many
Persistents the key to success
Alex, so sorry to hear your problems. A reminder to you not to reuse the soil in the bags in your next growing season(s), not for a few years. It contains the gall bacteria. You may have to wait a few years before you can reuse the soil. Some dahlia growers advocate a bleach drench to kill off the bacteria. Remember to sanitize your clippers too. It is a pain and time consuming to sanitize when cutting between plants, but it is a good precaution for galls and also viruses. Beside galls, dahlias carry viruses too. I would suggest carrying a spray bottle of alcohol every time you're out there deadheading or cutting your blooms (I carry one in my waist pouch) and spray the clippers when cutting between each plant. Good luck and keep up your good work.
Do you spray the clippers in between each individual plant?
@@wendymoran6759 Yes. Tedious but a good practice.
Man gall sucks. There was one season the many of potted roses we were working with developed gall and had to be chucked out. One grower was convinced it was a contamination in the soil. We really began to disinfect the pruners between plants after that.
The buckets of flowers are lovely. I also love how you are always pivoting and thinking ten steps ahead.
I’m trying to. If not WERE DONE
Praying things change for the better.
I still appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.