#313: Flower Farming: The Reality of Time
by Lisa Mason Ziegler
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Hey, friends! It's Lisa Mason Ziegler, and today we're diving into the topic of time management in flower farming. Let’s explore how to make the most of your time while building your flower business. Key Points to Consider
- Everyone Has the Same 24 Hours: Remember, everyone has the same amount of time each day. It's all about how you choose to spend it.
- Effective Time Management is Essential: Flower farming involves juggling many tasks like planting, harvesting, and marketing. You need to manage your time well to succeed.
- Control Your Spending: When starting a business, avoid overspending on seeds and plants. Make sure you’re making more money than you spend!
- Harvesting is Key: The timing of your harvest is crucial. You must deliver flowers at the right stage for sale.
- Marketing and Business Tasks: Dedicate time to market your flowers and handle business tasks, so you’re not overwhelmed.
- Be Realistic: Only take on tasks you can manage well while you learn about flower farming.
- Structure Your Days: Create a daily schedule that prioritizes important tasks. For example, designate specific days for harvesting and selling.
- Create Systems: Develop systems for how you do things on your farm. This will help streamline processes and make it easier to train employees in the future.
- Delegate Tasks: Learn to let go of some responsibilities. It's important for growth!
- Network and Learn: Make time to network with other flower farmers and continue learning. Attend conferences and take courses to improve your skills.
- Garden Layout: Organize your garden layout to improve efficiency. This can save you time during harvesting and other tasks.
- Plan Ahead: Keep track of when to order seeds and supplies. Planning helps avoid last-minute stress.
- Flexibility is Key: Be prepared to adjust your plans based on weather and market conditions. Flexibility can help you handle unexpected changes.
The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers , owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
