I purchased your “Garden Planning Book”. Lots of great information!!! I’m not a flower farmer but I do have several large pollinator oriented flower beds and I do grow my own seedlings under grow lights (I haven’t purchased any seedlings from a green house in 2 years…I even grew regional wildflower perennials from seed this last spring). Your book will definitely help me in 2023!!
Wow! I love hearing all of this! 'Flower farmer' or not it seems like you certainly have the knack for growing some beautiful things! I am so excited for what 2023 has in store for you- wishing you nothing but the most beautiful and abundant season ahead! 💛💛
Just found you tonight, and have watched a few videos and even subscribed. I was really glad to see with that many stems, that this wasn't a $20 arrangement! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. I'm planning on starting up a primarily dahlia arrangement business, with added cut flowers. I love them so!
Binge watching your videos today, LOL. I like the idea actually of coming up with a variety of bouquets, not all the same, it's a personal preference for many of the reasons you stated, mainly being smaller grower. Also, I have found people seem to like the variety at my stand. Great video!!
I love all your videos! I’ve been binge watching them and getting excited to grow flowers next year. How long do you cut your stems? I see that they are min like 18 inches
Awe thank you! Cheering you on as you begin your flower growing adventure next season:) I do cut my stems pretty long- while I've never measured them exactly, I'd estimate that my stems are likely in that 18-22 inch range :)
Awe thanks! We're located in West Michigan and are considered zone 5b/6a :) Price is tricky only because it can vary so much even based on region. Some of these bouquets being on the fuller side would likely bring $25-$30.
Price is hard and something that I still struggle with at times! There's so much more that goes into price than just the number of stems in your bouquets- it's about the value that you provide to your customers! Truly that's why Walmart may charge $15 for a pair of jeans- and yet a more high-end brand like Madewell may charge $100+. In reality, both brands are charging for a pair of jeans- yet bc of their perceived value they receive two completely different prices! All that to say, there's no right or wrong way to price your flowers- it all depends on what feels good to you. A bouquet like this I'd likely charge around $25. Hope that helps!
A majority of my tubers have come from farms local to me here in Michigan. I love supporting both Hudsonville Dahlia Farm and Summer Dreams Farm- but I’ve also had great luck buying from farms like Swan Island Dahlias and The Farmhouse Flower Farm to name a few 💛
Really beautiful. Thank you so much for identifying the flowers you used!!
Great video! Love how you push through the traffic noise. Wishing you much success! 🌻💛
Thank you! You too!
Thank you for making this video and taking the time to break down each bouquet. I appreciate you showing it on the screen as well. Love your content!
Glad it was helpful!
I purchased your “Garden Planning Book”. Lots of great information!!! I’m not a flower farmer but I do have several large pollinator oriented flower beds and I do grow my own seedlings under grow lights (I haven’t purchased any seedlings from a green house in 2 years…I even grew regional wildflower perennials from seed this last spring). Your book will definitely help me in 2023!!
Wow! I love hearing all of this! 'Flower farmer' or not it seems like you certainly have the knack for growing some beautiful things! I am so excited for what 2023 has in store for you- wishing you nothing but the most beautiful and abundant season ahead! 💛💛
Thank you for taking time to do this!
Glad it was helpful! ✨💛
Absolutely gorgeous bouquets!!!!
Thanks so much 😊
Girl you have the best videos! So interesting so helpful and not too long!
Awe thank you! 💛
Just found you tonight, and have watched a few videos and even subscribed. I was really glad to see with that many stems, that this wasn't a $20 arrangement! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. I'm planning on starting up a primarily dahlia arrangement business, with added cut flowers. I love them so!
Binge watching your videos today, LOL. I like the idea actually of coming up with a variety of bouquets, not all the same, it's a personal preference for many of the reasons you stated, mainly being smaller grower. Also, I have found people seem to like the variety at my stand. Great video!!
haha Love it! And yes, variety can be a great thing!
Beautiful and super full bouquets!!!!
Thank you! Yes- these were a bit full! They went out to some of our customers who are frequent repeat buyers 💛
Thanks for the video! I gotta get growing plume type celosias. Wow they really put them over the top
Yes, that's one of my favorites!
I love all your videos! I’ve been binge watching them and getting excited to grow flowers next year. How long do you cut your stems? I see that they are min like 18 inches
Awe thank you! Cheering you on as you begin your flower growing adventure next season:) I do cut my stems pretty long- while I've never measured them exactly, I'd estimate that my stems are likely in that 18-22 inch range :)
Thank you for this video ❤ Are your Kraft paper wraps the 20” ones from A Roo?
Fabulous
Thank you!
I took a chance and ordered those same bouquet sleeves you recommended from aroo
I love them, hope you do too!
Your flowers are of great quality.
My dahlias are somewhat misshapen as are my zinnias.
Awe thank you! 💛
Beautiful! What is the retail price on these? Where are you located/growing zone?
Awe thanks! We're located in West Michigan and are considered zone 5b/6a :) Price is tricky only because it can vary so much even based on region. Some of these bouquets being on the fuller side would likely bring $25-$30.
Is there a resource guide for learning how to price stems? I know it’s regional… is there a regional wholesale guide for a starting point?
Do you use any conditioner for your blooms?
No we don’t. We harvest into clean water and also aim to get flowers out the door less than 24 hours post-harvest … simple but effective for us 💛
Im curious at the price for a bouquet that size? I have no idea how to price my bouquets.
Price is hard and something that I still struggle with at times! There's so much more that goes into price than just the number of stems in your bouquets- it's about the value that you provide to your customers! Truly that's why Walmart may charge $15 for a pair of jeans- and yet a more high-end brand like Madewell may charge $100+. In reality, both brands are charging for a pair of jeans- yet bc of their perceived value they receive two completely different prices! All that to say, there's no right or wrong way to price your flowers- it all depends on what feels good to you. A bouquet like this I'd likely charge around $25. Hope that helps!
Where do you buy the dahlia tubers from?
A majority of my tubers have come from farms local to me here in Michigan. I love supporting both Hudsonville Dahlia Farm and Summer Dreams Farm- but I’ve also had great luck buying from farms like Swan Island Dahlias and The Farmhouse Flower Farm to name a few 💛
I'm a first year farmer.
I can find endless filler by foraging while walking my dogs by the creek
That’s a great strategy! 💛