114: Starting Over And Alternative Income From Content With Sarah From Bloom + Gray
Six Figure Flower FarmingShow Notes
Starting a flower farm from scratch does not have to mean buying every piece of equipment, installing expensive infrastructure, or following someone else’s exact blueprint. In this episode, Jenny talks with Sarah Gray of Bloom and Gray about rebuilding her flower farm in a brand-new field, keeping startup costs low, preparing beds efficiently, protecting crops from pests, and choosing practical systems that fit her current season of life.
They also dig into regenerative flower farming, cover crops, compost quality, soil blocking, grow tents, and the simple tools that can make farm work faster and easier on your body. Whether you are starting a flower farm, moving to new land, or reshaping your business around family, travel, or another passion, this conversation is a reminder that sustainable farm business growth starts with building a flower farm that works for your goals, resources, and real life.\
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