So you’re ready to jump head first into growing your own cut flowers and you’ve reached the most exciting part so far: deciding which flowers to grow. But when choosing seeds, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed by the options and just choose the flowers you think are the prettiest. It’s also easy to feel like you need everything — especially when you’re a beginner. 

But what’s more important than having a wide variety of flowers is having types that are are easy to grow, produce a high yield and are still beautiful.

Can we start breaking the unspoken rule we inherited from our grandparents and start talking about making money? I think it’s beyond time to expose the underground world of numbers, sales and profit and utilize this data to show what is possible.

Now that I got that off my chest, let’s get into what this article is all about - how I generated over $250k in sales in one year from my flower farm, Muddy Acres Flower Farm. And did I mention that I had just one (incredible) very part-time employee?

Starting a cut-flower field is not as simple as picking a spot in your yard and converting the grass to soil. I wish it was. Instead, you want to choose a location that sets your field up for success. In this article we will go over six key factors to consider when choosing the location for your field.

Trying to decide if a raised garden bed is right for your cut flower garden or farm? Consider the pros and cons before choosing the best method to grow your flowers.

I always feel like a sham when I share my growing techniques because I don’t follow the textbook. And let’s be honest - there is an imaginary flower farming textbook, or should I say BIBLE? I’m just going to say it…I think a lot of what is shared in this imaginary bible is over the top. Or maybe just too extreme for my laid-back style. I mean, a fish tank bubbler for soaking ranunculus!?!

When I was ready to buy my first hoops to make a low tunnel, it was a mystery. I couldn’t find them anywhere. Where were growers getting these horseshoe shaped tubes? And then I realized that I had to MAKE the hoops. Come to find out, it’s actually pretty easy. Let me show you how!

When it comes to planning your cut flower field, zinnias should be the foundation. From their ease of growing and prolific production to a rainbow of beautiful color varieties, zinnias are a great choice for any flower field.