My Biggest Market Yet!! PART TWO : Harvesting Arranging & Selling Cut Flowers at the Farmer's Market

It's PART TWO!!! In this video I finish harvesting all my cut flowers that I will be using for my BIGGEST MARKET EVER!!! Then it's time to arrange them and head to the market to sell! Find out if it was a success!!!
Cut Flower Farming, Zone 5A, NW Iowa

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  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl74462 жыл бұрын

    You could write the book about how to make PERFECT flower farmer videos. Beautiful flowers, harvesting, tell what you're using, arranging in your lovely studio, minimal chatter, peaceful music. EXCELLENT. I wish all flower farmer youtubers would watch this and learn how it's done right! Congratulations on your success! You deserve it! ❤ Linda in Canada 🇨🇦

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness……thank you!!! 🌻 You are too kind!!!

  • @jodygrant1255
    @jodygrant12552 жыл бұрын

    Yes I enjoy this video I can't tell how many times I've watch it 😅. Keep going, thanks for sharing

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!!

  • @MountRoyalMint
    @MountRoyalMint Жыл бұрын

    I've learned so much watching your videos. the jelly jar idea is brilliant. so well done!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! So glad you are learning 😊

  • @NaturallyBrittany
    @NaturallyBrittany2 жыл бұрын

    Your booth was absolutely gorgeous! We get a lot of compliments at market saying our booth is the best looking one there- I’m sure you get the same! We’ll done!! 🙌🏼👏🏼 So happy to see your flower business thriving and more locally grown blooms getting out there. 😊

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Locally grown is the best!

  • @michelleodell1236
    @michelleodell12362 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Congrats on selling out! Those jelly jars were so cute. I like the look of them so much better than the mason jars. I'm really new at growing flowers but I found arranging the small, short arrangements to be much more fun than the bigger ones. I love having something small sitting on windowsills or on my desk.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes aren’t they fun?!?!

  • @miguelinaelenaoltmanns8091
    @miguelinaelenaoltmanns80912 жыл бұрын

    Pumpkin as a base for the flowers,,,! Ther also supper cute!! I love your videos Thank you for sharing!!🌺🌼🌷🌹🥀⚘🌻

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @amysurburg1781
    @amysurburg17812 жыл бұрын

    The bouquets all looked beautiful! Congratulations on selling out!! I can’t wait to see what next year brings!! 😊

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Double the flowers next year!

  • @phyllisjshilling
    @phyllisjshilling2 жыл бұрын

    In Michigan...love your channel! Did I tell you, your awesome!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha - thanks! I appreciate it! 🌻

  • @lisamartin1567
    @lisamartin15672 жыл бұрын

    Omgsh! Looking at all those empty jars would have totally overwhelmed me! I so appreciate your organization and planning tips! I’m so happy for your success at the big market! Your booth and arrangements were lovely!! Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be planting (and not planting) next season!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And yes - stay tuned for 2022 planning videos!

  • @TVyVan
    @TVyVan2 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Your color combo and market setup were gorgeous. 🤩 Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @marthaneudorf1899
    @marthaneudorf18992 жыл бұрын

    I've seen mini pumpkins used as a vessel for mini flower arrangements. I bet that would be a good seller too.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh good idea!

  • @lisag9493
    @lisag94932 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous flowers ,, all home grown ,, well done 👏👏👏

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! 🌻🌻

  • @madelinerivera7445
    @madelinerivera74455 ай бұрын

    So I'm late to the show; just found you and subscribed. There should be a LOVE button! I really enjoyed watching the whole process. Everything turned out so beautiful! I love those jars and the flowers you chose! Thank you for sharing this with us! Madeline from PA. Now off to see more videos!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @susancoffman6516
    @susancoffman65162 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your market. It makes all the time and effort worth while.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Artiefrog
    @Artiefrog2 жыл бұрын

    So happy for you and having a great show

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was great!

  • @sheilaanderson912
    @sheilaanderson9122 жыл бұрын

    Yay!!! I am so happy your market was a success. Your bouquets were beautiful and your booth was stunning. Wishing you continued success!!!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I can’t wait to do it again!

  • @pang-ngiavang1956
    @pang-ngiavang19562 жыл бұрын

    I love your market set up. You have a beautiful table!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Hoping to amp it up even more for this year!

  • @emilybrooks3232
    @emilybrooks32322 жыл бұрын

    I loved these 2 videos! Your hard work really showed in your presentation, congrats on selling out!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🌻

  • @dexterking7662
    @dexterking76626 ай бұрын

    Girl you are the best that is awesome work I can see that you’re really into it. I am hoping to get into it. I live in Pennsylvania, the Pocono mountains, and you have inspired me. 👏👏👏

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    6 ай бұрын

    Aww thanks!

  • @eunicelunsted
    @eunicelunsted2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!! You did an amazing job and thank you for sharing your videos with us. Love the arrangements! ❤️

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @jeannet9592
    @jeannet95922 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! How exciting. Thanks for bringing us on your journey.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @margarethatton2965
    @margarethatton2965 Жыл бұрын

    I did jars in my first year, by the end of the season I had learnt to put filler, usually fragrant lemon basil, in the far first, then I could use it to 'hold up' all the focal flowers. The green also provides a great contrast to the flowers.

  • @alissaeyre8302
    @alissaeyre83022 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! So happy for you! I love those 12 ounce jelly jars! I've used them, too!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! They are the perfect size!

  • @lindabockelmann1758
    @lindabockelmann17582 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, C!! So glad you had a successful season. All your hard work paid off. Your flowers are beautiful and you presented them in your videos so well. Fun to watch! 💕

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Linda! It’s been a lot of fun!!!

  • @artistinagarden
    @artistinagarden2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on a very successful market! Your flowers and booth looked amazing! Great job!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Dahliawoman
    @Dahliawoman2 жыл бұрын

    You go girl!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Thanks!

  • @kelleyspiller5330
    @kelleyspiller53302 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your success! The booth looked incredible!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @marthaduffy8386
    @marthaduffy83862 жыл бұрын

    Love, love, loved part one and two. You are giving me such great information and an inside peek as to all that goes into selling and growing cut flowers. Thank you! 🌻

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Was my favorite video of the year to make

  • @gracieshomeandgardens5089
    @gracieshomeandgardens5089 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful arrangements.i absolutley enjoyed watching yiur video.soo inspiring.great job!🥰💐

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m doing the same market this year in a couple weeks!

  • @gracieshomeandgardens5089

    @gracieshomeandgardens5089

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SunshineFlora that sounds good.looking forward to watch ur video

  • @marysmith5891
    @marysmith58912 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @angelaanderson5360
    @angelaanderson53602 жыл бұрын

    Looks absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @gardeneroncarriagehill
    @gardeneroncarriagehill2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on a great season! I’ve enjoyed watching your progress and so happy that you had such success!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🌻

  • @margarethairsine8648
    @margarethairsine86482 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on selling out so quickly! Your jelly jars were really pretty! Thank for sharing. :)

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @karenbaker5485
    @karenbaker54852 жыл бұрын

    Love the jelly jars. I’m planning to plant a cut garden on a much smaller scale with the plan to give away most of the flowers. The jelly jars would be perfect. Your video was so helpful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Enjoy your new garden!!

  • @blakesblooms
    @blakesblooms2 жыл бұрын

    I gave away free flowers last year. I feel very motivated to try a market after seeing your process! Amazing!!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! I hope you have a great season!

  • @kathypope3010
    @kathypope30102 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!!! It was a huge success. You deserve every bit of that success. All the planning and preparing paid off, didn't it? Can't wait for your planning next year's garden videos.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @mya6667
    @mya66672 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I love your flower arrangements.. keep it up! GOD bless you 😇

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lorrainecourtney4589
    @lorrainecourtney45892 жыл бұрын

    Your stand was so cute 😁 Congrats on selling out !!! Yes, I have to agree that jelly jar is perfect size to transport in cupholder for practicality( good thinking ) 😉 I actually grew a Kelvin Floodlight last summer and it got massive, almost to big for arrangements, yet a fun conversation flower 😄

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And yes - Kelvin Floodlight - love it!!! I have 6 blooms about ready to open on one plant right now!

  • @Twistnsine
    @Twistnsine2 жыл бұрын

    Super exciting for you 😍🙏 I absolutely LOVED all your arrangements! Well done and happy next season too 💐😃🌸💮🏵️

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @alisonburgess345
    @alisonburgess3452 жыл бұрын

    Wow - what a blast! It clearly turned out better than you'd hoped which must have been really fabulous. Looking forward to seeing how you plan for next year's season - I'm sure you'll be using every square inch of your garden! Hooray!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Yes - it was a fantastic day!

  • @jazzwooify
    @jazzwooify2 жыл бұрын

    You’re fantastic at editing and a great flower grower! ✨

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @karenslater343
    @karenslater3432 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful flowers Well done.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jacintabyline
    @jacintabyline2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! You did a brilliant job! Both you and your videos have inspired me so much this year as I prepare my first cutting garden here in NZ. I am just amazed at what you've managed to achieve in a relatively small space. I'm looking forward to taking the journey with you next season. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us. PS: I'm excited because the first planting of my dahlias is sending up shoots. :)

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and best of luck to you!! And exciting about your dahlias - it’s so fun so see them grow especially once they start getting buds!

  • @theboojiefarmer
    @theboojiefarmer2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely darling!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @karenlopez5441
    @karenlopez54412 жыл бұрын

    I love following your journey. It seems you’ve been anxious/excited about this market for a while so it was so fun to see your great sales results! Congratulations! The jelly jars were so adorable with your selected flower combos. It really is not easy putting together that many. It’s a great way to use shorter stems too! Looking forward to more videos!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! And yes - those jelly jars are perfect for shorter stems! I love being able to use those

  • @frailinbanjo
    @frailinbanjo2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I'm in a similar zone so it's cool to see what's growing for you when. Definitely will be doing more mid-summer successions so I can be harvesting this much in the early fall!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @connielynn7236
    @connielynn72362 жыл бұрын

    Your booth and flowers look great! Thanks for the inspiration. I made some mason jar bouquets earlier this summer for the tables at our family restaurant and everyone loved them. I love the ribbon detail you added to the jars. I may have to try that. I’m not selling any flowers this year but will be starting my flower farm from scratch next year. How big is your garden space? It looks like it’s in an urban setting but you’ve managed to put out quite a lot of flowers in such a small space. Congrats on selling out at the market! I’ve really enjoyed watching your journey this year.

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My space is roughly 30x50, so pretty small but I pack a lot in!

  • @stacyharris9669
    @stacyharris9669 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video thanks for all the great sharing gorgeous flowers! What are the drawstring net bags for??

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    Keeps the bugs off

  • @nanettewalker5700
    @nanettewalker57002 жыл бұрын

    Wait, alfalfa as a filler? That's brilliant! How does it hold up? I'm in Northern Illinois and I'm SURE I can get permission to cut alfalfa from our hay supplier!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    It lasted great for me when the stems were woody!

  • @Tracymw99
    @Tracymw99 Жыл бұрын

    I found it!!! 🎉

  • @tincaism
    @tincaism Жыл бұрын

    Your flowers look gorgeous! 😍 Do you have any tip on prolonging dahlia's vase life? Are you adding any floral preservative to the water?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    I started using Floralife with my flowers the end of this season, but used it enough to really see how it helps, but it should hydrate them better to last longer!

  • @MimiB15
    @MimiB152 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get your jelly jars? And do you set up the arrangement so that it’s 360 pretty or front to back? I did a small roadside stand this year for the first time and have been using mason jars and really struggle with the whole making of the arrangements. The ones I think will definitely sell don’t sell and the ones that I don’t like sell. Totally unpredictable! Your stand looked awesome!!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just got the jars off Amazon and designed them to face front mostly although went all the way around!

  • @Ohiogardengoddess
    @Ohiogardengoddess2 жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing congratulations on your sales!!! Thank you for showing us your stand and giving us ideas. I'm curious, with the jars set up like that, was there any issues with wind and some blowing over??

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    No issues with them blowing over. They were 3/4 full of water - the wind came up that day but I was sold out by that time!

  • @dksgardenoasis
    @dksgardenoasis2 жыл бұрын

    New flower farmer here. Great idea with the jelly jars. Where did you get them? I know people use Mason jars too. Next year I'm going to try and sell flowers and I know it's a lot of work. Great job!

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    I ordered them in sets of 20 from Amazon

  • @dksgardenoasis

    @dksgardenoasis

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SunshineFlora thank you! Very cute idea!👍🏻

  • @hoofprintfarmri
    @hoofprintfarmri2 жыл бұрын

    It all looks GREAT! How did you store your jar bouquets overnight?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I just kept them in my air conditioned studio - it was set to about 65. Then I took them to the market in the morning

  • @Tea_and_thyme_2012
    @Tea_and_thyme_2012 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from the UK again. I bought some of the glue dots you recommended and I am going to practice over the next few weeks decorating the jam jars as all this is new to me, including the growing of the flowers. Another question I have is do you or know another channel where there is a list what the flowers all are ie which are focal, filler, accent or foliage (I guess that’s obvious really) as I struggle to determine these. Is it all down to personal preference or is there an actual directory/list as I think this would be really useful for a beginner like me. Thank you for your help. 🙏🌻🌱

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question! I will try to explain that in one of my video!

  • @Tea_and_thyme_2012

    @Tea_and_thyme_2012

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SunshineFlora Thank you so much that would be amazing. I’ve personally only got a smallish garden but my daughter has allowed me the use of her garden to grow some so I can really give it a go this year. Im actually getting quite excited if not a little scared too. 😂😂

  • @countrylife8853
    @countrylife8853 Жыл бұрын

    How do you keep the wrapped flowers fresh looking?

  • @mtg333
    @mtg3332 жыл бұрын

    Your booth looked great! Did you order your banner online?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes - I designed it and ordered it. It’s 8 foot wide

  • @TheEldersHomestead
    @TheEldersHomestead2 жыл бұрын

    I know this was 6 months ago but why the bags on the dahlias?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    2 жыл бұрын

    My light colored ones were getting eaten by bugs so I was keeping them bugs off

  • @helenachase5627
    @helenachase5627 Жыл бұрын

    How much did you make ? How much did you charge ?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    If I remember correct I sold 35-40 of the $15 jelly jar arrangements and maybe 15 of the $20 arrangements?

  • @countrylife8853
    @countrylife8853 Жыл бұрын

    How do you keep the wrapped flowers fresh looking?

  • @SunshineFlora

    @SunshineFlora

    Жыл бұрын

    They are in water