$10,000 Weekend Will MAKE or BREAK This Farm!

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It's Mother's Day weekend and that means its the busiest week on the farm. We have lots of Tulips to sell, but so far this season, customers haven't been buying as much as we have hoped with low sales numbers for both of our first 2 Saturday markets. Now with Mothers Day approaching, we are going all out by doing three Farmers Markets in four days in an attempt to make it to our goal of selling $10000 dollars in flowers for the weekend. The goal may sound a bit too ambitious, but we have invested a lot into achieving it. Last year our tulips sold as fast as we could arrange them for Mother's Day and we were hoping for a repeat performance, but now the slow sales have us wondering if the economy has changed, and people aren't interested in our bouquets anymore. We really need a strong sales performance for the biggest week of the year for us, to prove that our farm is still on the right track and a viable business.
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@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

I'm a nursery guy, and I don't know much about cut flowers, but GOOD GRIEF!! Serena, your flowers look great, your prices seem reasonable, and if you guys keep doing what you're doing, you're going to sell EVERYTHING you can produce! So, so good. Enjoyed the video. Kudos for all the hard work in producing the video.

@jb5959 Жыл бұрын

I think it was a brilliant idea to place the Red roof tent in front of the roadside stand!

@jenalyncarabeo4391 Жыл бұрын

😅😅

@emilymlandon Жыл бұрын

I think you should have a big floral mural on the roadside stand to catch attention and become a “photo spot”. Perhaps you could trade flowers with a local artist and they could advertise in the stand?

@uteberg4781 Жыл бұрын

@@emilymlandon I love the idea of a floral mural for my own farm! Thank you for the great idea!

@spontaneousun Жыл бұрын

Totally agree and on a branding note I feel like you’d benefit from having a red pop on your new white tent - either a red banner with your logo in white or possibly some red edging for the sides

@yeevita Жыл бұрын

@@emilymlandon I love the idea of making the stand more noticeable and a photo spot. Could also plant flowers along the fence there, in front of the mural, for photos.

@victorial3293 Жыл бұрын

Ian- please don't ever stop doing your intros lol, one of my favourite parts of every video. You guys work so hard and deserve a good season.

@asteria4279 Жыл бұрын

Serena: "I feel like if we sell $9000 tomorrow we will reach our $10,000 no problem" Had me giggling despite the nail biting 😅

@katrinar9310 Жыл бұрын

Fillers really make the bouquets and Serina's arranging skills have developed so nicely. Loved this long video too. You guys work so incredibly hard and share the real behind the scenes truth of being a small family farm. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Blessings, -kate

@TheVron Жыл бұрын

The $50 bouquets were great. You should make more of them throughout the year!

@pinkhorticulturist Жыл бұрын

Have you guys considered putting a glass door on the flower stand? That way you could keep the ac on with the room cool, while people can still see the flowers inside. Would help the flowers last longer. Just a thought :) Love your channel!

@surobhisaikia7730 Жыл бұрын

I was holding my breathe as if it was my business !! Can you imagine?? When passion , perseverance and prize match.. that is a beautiful feeling like the flowers and its aroma 😂🙏🏽

@YouCantEatTheGrass Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the journey, the drama was real from our perspective, we were very stressed

@MAllen67 Жыл бұрын

This video was eye candy for a flower lovers soul. Thank you for such an amazing edit on top of all your hard work!

@nestorv7627 Жыл бұрын

I feel like if you placed white-cream string lights scattered around the tables and on the backgroud curtain, it would boost visual traction. Focus on making your customers cozy while checking out the bouquets. I love your vids! Keep at it

@pri.sci.lla. Жыл бұрын

Y’all work so hard and deserve everything you have and so much more!

@patty8991 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if pre-sales for the $50 bouquets would be a good idea for moving flowers next Mother's Day or other holidays, rather than attending the smaller markets. You can stay home to facilitate pick up or have people pick up at one of the markets.

@katherinelipari6610 Жыл бұрын

So relieved you got a win after the tulip craziness. It was heartbreaking to hear that they were all blooming at once after the work/money y’all put into them.

@kld9678 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered a bit of Curb Appeal for the Flower Stand, like a pretty store front? Flanked by a little boxwood hedge, two hydrangeas each side and some urns with Annuals? Kind of drawing in the passers by. Maybe a late fall project?

@pharmajo6368 Жыл бұрын

The slow start is nerve shredding… but it makes a good story for the content farm 😂 you do a good job of keeping it light while showing the realities of how stressful the weather and the economy can be for farmers.

@heyy13 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you have a new employee! Trying to do it all yourselves last year almost killed you. She will be worth the expense in being able to keep going if nothing else. You got this! This is not the make or break for the year.

@rosavargas539 Жыл бұрын

The struggle , and all the hard work that goes into growing flowers so many variables 😭😭

@WildFloridian Жыл бұрын

When you said the total for the weekend… I couldn’t help but say Yay out loud 🎉

@user-cv7fy8rs6m Жыл бұрын

I am a retired florist of 40 years and I am so happy for you both as you worked hard to sell your beautiful flowers for Mother's Day!!! You make all of us proud!!! I can appreciate your concerns as they relate to the finances. I always worried around the holidays but especially Mother'a Day. It is an empty feeling to know that you have 40-45thousand dollars in flowers and you cannot predict that you will sell all of them. It was always a great relief when the last deliver driver made it back to the shop and you made that last sale for the day. The only things to do were to get up early on Mother's Day and deliver all the flowers to all the churches!!! Thank you both for all that you do. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

@nadinegriffin5252 Жыл бұрын

I usually purchase $50-$120 bouquets from my florist. Loving your large bouquets. Would definitely purchase if I was in your area. 😍

@YouCantEatTheGrass Жыл бұрын

We'd be rich if we could sell to everyone who watches our videos lol

@nadinegriffin5252 Жыл бұрын

@@YouCantEatTheGrass I'm a loyal viewer and let all the ads play. Lol. I love the video footage of the drives to the market and the beautiful scenery almost as much as I love the footage of flower picking and bouquet making. 😍 I lived in Kelowna for high school. KSS Grad 2000. Moved away because I hated the heat in the summer so when you complain about the heat, I'm like "yes! I made the right choice". 😂

@soulsteading1564 Жыл бұрын

@@YouCantEatTheGrass Is there any way to purchase bouquets for you to give to people of your choosing?? We’re in the USA, and as much as I would love having one of your gorgeous bouquets, I would love just as much for someone to get to enjoy one that otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. You work too darn hard and are too good at what you’re doing to worry if it’s worth it 💕

@pinkhorticulturist Жыл бұрын

That 80 dollar bouquet was fantastic! What an amazing episode. The sales started slow but they really bounced back! The suspense was killing me :)

@brendahere Жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled that you have a $20 bouquet. As a simple gift that's the perfect price.

@patriciakeys4873 Жыл бұрын

I guess you can say flower farming is not for the faint of heart. You guys are amazing.

@julietbowden6189 Жыл бұрын

Luv the new white tent for the Market! Yes! Makes the flowers pop! Green would look good too! Oddly enough, I think your dried flowers would pop more if wrapped in black paper. My eyes kinda wonder all over the place with both wrapped in the same color paper. Its all beautiful, but maybe black paper would make for a pop and contrast from the fresh. Or maybe make the fresh flowers your most prominent in the tent by setting the dried on the sides of the table, and sitting lower than the fresh flowers? Hope this is received as helpful constructive feedback.

@myrrhidian3166 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing that so many new customers found out about your stand! Surely this means big sales for you throughout the summer as well, because after seeing how beautiful your bouquets are, how could they not come back for more? :)

@strawberrycreekquiltco.5793 Жыл бұрын

"I wouldn't be so discouraged if I didn't have a headache" is the most relatable thing I've ever heard. Always amazed by and inspired by your work ethic. The flowers look amazing!

@heyy13 Жыл бұрын

I'm extremely glad you made $8k, even if you lost money on the tulips due to the heatwave. Here's to an amazing year!

@jobo8819 Жыл бұрын

What a hard slog for you both. $8k is amazing and so well deserved. Thinking the economies everywhere seems to be slowing and people being a lot more discerning with their discretionary spending. Hope ya did some celebrating after Mothers day and treated yourselves.

@lm-hf3gd Жыл бұрын

If dedication and commitment to producing beautiful flowers doesn’t pay off for you….then we are all doomed!….you are extraordinary!!👏👏👏👏

@julieanncheshire9960 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest about farmers' market selling. It can be an absolute slog, and there is a lot of work that people do not see.

@heatherj3030 Жыл бұрын

Wow, your bouquets are more gorgeous each year, and happy late Mother's Day Serena! Well done!❤👏👏👏

@markt7663 Жыл бұрын

Wow! We were on the edge of our seats until the final tally came in. You all work so hard and you have a lot people rooting for you. Here's hoping you do this week for the rest of the season!

@Amanda-cn3pk Жыл бұрын

Well done! ❤❤❤ For Mother's Day next yr, maybe hire others to work the stands so y'all can just work on replenishment. If my flowers were selling as well as yours do, I'd be sure to never let them run out. Your flowers are absolutely amazing!

@heyy13 Жыл бұрын

That wouldn't be cost effective as the issue isn't supply. It's demand this year.

@davelawson2564 Жыл бұрын

you are correct

@thenieuwcrew Жыл бұрын

I used to tear apart the bleeding hearts too 😂 Now I grow them along my garage because they love it there! And I cut some for the first time and they lasted a long time indoors and I really enjoyed them in a vase!

@maureenbrophy7852 Жыл бұрын

“ If u work hard”. I think you guys are the hardest workers. Wish u sell every flower THATS in bloom😅❤❤👏👏

@user-wi8bt5cu8p Жыл бұрын

I don't understand English very well, but your videos inspire me and give me the strength to work in my flower garden. (I live on the Crimean peninsula, I love flowers.)

@joyrainesjones3043 Жыл бұрын

The price of everything has gone up so much, maybe everyone is scared of the economy. Think outside the box! You can do this!!!!❤

@YanickaQuilt Жыл бұрын

Cat didn't get the memo that you can't eat grass 🤣

@maura423 Жыл бұрын

I loved the longer video! Lots of action and suspense, lots and lots of flowers.

@bonniebranch6083 Жыл бұрын

Also WAY more $50 bouquets! They were constantly selling out in the roadside stand 💗

@bonniebranch6083 Жыл бұрын

Next year you can definitely sell 10k!!! If you also sold to florists you could make even more 😱 Or if you set up a stand in a busy downtown area where people don’t have as much access to fresh farm flowers 💗 Maybe you could do $15k 🥰

@traciecoleman469 Жыл бұрын

The midnight $80 bouquet is gorgeous!!!

@shynncat9647 Жыл бұрын

What a success the 50 dolars bouquets!! you should try to do a couple if them for regular markets to try if they sell 💸 I’m glad you had amazing sales at the ens of the week!!! 🙌🏻

@amberlockhart1386 Жыл бұрын

I watch Georgie from the channel “common farm flowers” and on one of her videos she made 3 bouquets then put those into one big one by typing them together. Maybe do 5 $20 ones and tie them all together? Your flowers are beautiful!

@jenniferhenderson4674 Жыл бұрын

Common Farm Flowers is great🌿

@carolynmoody9460 Жыл бұрын

There's no BETTER WAY to end my day is watching your channel..love all you do the hard work of getting ready for market..selling an taking time for real life videos...❤❤❤❤

@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach Жыл бұрын

Wow your green bouquet is stunning!

@ultanbrady Жыл бұрын

Do you ever think of mixing some dried elements in with live flowers? I often see that in Ireland including like dried and then spray painted (for example gold) dried flowers mixed in with bouquets usually in like September

@brittneyemerson2079 Жыл бұрын

It seems such a shame that flowers that have opened in the heat of the market are not “sellable”. I’d totally purchase a “2day bouquet” for $10 or $15. I buy a Starbucks drink for $7 (US) and it’s gone in a couple minutes. $30, $50, sure I’d expect that to last about a week. Perhaps disassembling those bouquest and interspersing one full bloom in your other arrangements would help to salvage some investment. I love to see what the actual blooms look like rather than a total surprise with closed tulips. There is my two cents. Love your bouquets- love the purple green orange combo (not a fan of all orange all the time but I know it thrills your heart)

@cindybarr3796 Жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of selling the 2 day bouquets at a reduced price 😀

@stonetavern9837 9 ай бұрын

@@cindybarr3796 I know flowers are a bit different, but we do this at our farm with tomatoes, etc., that are kinda "ugly" or just not so great. we sell them for a discounted flat price and that works well!

@WillowandPaisley Жыл бұрын

Love these videos where you take us along day to day showing the results of markets etc. The bouquets are stunning. Serena you truly are talented at putting those together. Just gorgeous! 🌸💐🔥💚

@t.m1607 Жыл бұрын

Love how you let the kitten down gently…. Kaia, you’re not “necessary” a help 😂

@kathleenlynes6950 Жыл бұрын

The variety of beautiful old flowers not seen in quick sell flower shops, are so fantastic. Hope you get a contract for bouquets to truck off to buyer.

@lisabisco3583 Жыл бұрын

Serena and Ian ...your bouquets are stunning. . My Mom just passed and if I lived in Kewlona(?) BC I would definitely have YOU make her funeral bouquets. Don't give up hope and don't listen to any negativity. You all plan, set goals, and work like borrowed mules to accomplish those goals. All the best for your continued success.

@adunn5173 5 ай бұрын

I am looking forward the 2024 season and watching Sarena build bouquets. It’s my favorite. God Bless your family and your farm.

@critcalreader4160 Жыл бұрын

Oooh, I love your $80 bouquet. I would buy that for a mother (if I still had one).

@ayelet517 Жыл бұрын

Me too 😢

@altheab.8907 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear you came so close to your goal, Serina and Ian. What an encouraging way to start the season. Bouquets were beautiful. Glad florists and stores were sending customers to you…..lots of new prospective customers. So happy for you. You work so hard, have to fight the weather, and then had illness at a crucial time. It’s so nice to see you have a huge success. May it continue all season for you. 😊💖

@venusdimples556 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you, guys. You worked so haaarrrddd. We appreciate your effort in editing these videos too. I am now on my 3rd time watching this (with the ads yeah). My family loves you guys, even my kids know all your names and all your cats' names and we talk about you guys like you're close family friends or something. ❤😻🥰

@confessionsofajadedoptimist Жыл бұрын

🤑🤑🤑 you beat last year I think if you go back to the drawing board and make some improvements you will hit your $10,000 next year.

@YouCantEatTheGrass Жыл бұрын

I think we can to

@hannahmckinn Жыл бұрын

Loved this long video! It’s my afternoon comfort to listen and watch you guys. Really hope you can keep the demand going strong for the season as I hope you stay successful!

@anniinglucksdorf960 Жыл бұрын

Serina I loved, loved your green bouquet! And this video was a rollercoaster. My heart sank when you worked so hard with so few sales. But what a beautiful comeback and all the new customers! This sounds really promising. Maybe it is also that people don’t want to buy the Mother’s Day bouquets so early in the week so they have more vase life? It was wonderful hearing you say that you left this week hopeful for the future of the farm again!!! Go red roof family farm! We are all rooting for you!

@mgardnerx5 Жыл бұрын

I know how busy you both are but have you ever considered doing a workshop? Build a bouquet with Serina? Where she can explain basic bouquet theory and the the attendees can build their own price point bouquet. People love to go and experience fun. It would also bring people to your stand. It's a little way to diversify income if farmers markets are slow. Love your channel and Ian is awesome at these videos.

@MeganSherow Жыл бұрын

Second comment for orange ranunculus!!! The best flower of all time 🧡🤩🧡

@gardengirl7446 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Reminds me of our 15 years of sellimg our wooden crafts at markets. It was EXHAUSTING but we reached our goal and paid our mortgage off! Wishing you a VERY PROSPEROUS SEASON! ❤

@GreenFamily2007 Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of you both for not giving up and pushing through! So glad it paid off for you!

@chambersjane50 Жыл бұрын

Your flowers are stunning, you work SOOO hard, you both deserve total success. Thanks for sharing your reality and journey

@coloradotulips Жыл бұрын

I love how you usher us through the video from start to finish!

@anitagrays3457 Жыл бұрын

I was cheering for you! Great job- you kept grinding and you came very close to a lofty goal!

@AllTheArtsy Жыл бұрын

I also watch Laura and Aaron (Garden Answer) here on KZfaq where most of their planting is really just home gardening and they make their living off of being KZfaqrs. I can't imagine the stress of actually being farmers and needing to make money on how well the plants sell. I have to wonder how the finance works for those who don't make content on their farming, it seems like a miracle to break even with the amount of work and the reliance on so much external factors... 😣😣

@Thingys-Jill Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on an amazing week! I loved the red roofed market tent in front of the stand. I know first-hand how depressing it can be to work so hard and have bad beginning markets. I'm glad things have picked up. When I was a Vendor, many of the regular Vendors did not attend the first few markets. It wasn't worth their time. I still like the idea of one of your subscribers in your last LIVE where they suggested growing the tulips hydroponically (no washing!). You might want to look into it. Continued success, my friends. Great video!

@sunflowersusan5616 Жыл бұрын

You guy’s are amazing love watching your videos💝💐

@YouCantEatTheGrass Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@tatianamaria1 Жыл бұрын

Use white, green or pink wrap paper. The natural brown may not appeal to all.

@butterlite100 Жыл бұрын

Wooo Hooo! So happy for and proud of you! Way to power through Mother’s Day!! Congratulations!! Perhaps next year, the road side stand will sell even MORE flowers on Mother’s Day!

@rosecaskey7141 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Glad the week turned around for you!

@sheenadavies23 Жыл бұрын

The flowers looked absolutely beautiful. Really glad the children were part of your own Mother’s day happiness in the end aswell as your monetary glee.

@teresasuderman2199 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. I hope all of those new customers keep coming back!

@theresaburg5881 Жыл бұрын

You both work hard and are a good team. Congrats on a good week.

@fuubar21 Жыл бұрын

I really hope you are able to find a work life balance. I do appreciate you showing and sharing your journey. This is so incredibly helpful!

@kathyc3312 Жыл бұрын

The green bouquet is my all time favourite. Love it

@skrtskit1521 Жыл бұрын

I hope everything keeps moving forward your business. And hopefully the referred people will return frequently. 💖💖🎶🎶

@sabinagieling1312 Жыл бұрын

Picking tulip fields yourself, a fun (Mother's Day) activity. Here in Holland, some farmers have separate fields for this. Nice to watch you two, good luck this season!

@karenslater343 Жыл бұрын

That was such a good video and well done with selling as much as you did during the hot weather Amazing.

@chetalisamant6789 Жыл бұрын

Rooting for you guys this season.. You guys are awesome!! Love from India

@re.plantedurbanfarm9918 Жыл бұрын

Definitely feeling the challenges of this season hard! But it's always rewarding once sales start coming in!

@684jewel Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy. That is wonderful. You guys work so hard and deserve to break records!! Congratulations

@zefcha4670 Жыл бұрын

serina you answered your own question...be happy with $500. at weds market... what did sell weds at the roadside stand??

@fox8340 Жыл бұрын

I believe you guys are still going to do amazing this year thou. Cheer!!!

@patz780 Жыл бұрын

What a weekend! Congrats on your hard work. Your flowers are just beautiful!

@darlenecameron622 Жыл бұрын

I am cheering you on! Good job and I agree that the weekend will be what sets the tone for summer shoppers at the stand!

@robinjohnston8180 Жыл бұрын

Your road side stand is a good stand to keep stocked!

@katrienvh4289 Жыл бұрын

There are special sweet peas you can plant in greenhouses in winter and that bloom in april (in cold greenhouses)

@betsymaltby6788 Жыл бұрын

I am always rooting for the two of you! Your hard work is paying off, and it's only the beginning of the season. If I lived in your area, I would purchase a bouquet from you every week!

@jenniferhenderson4674 Жыл бұрын

Your spiraling technique is next level!

@MeganSherow Жыл бұрын

I loved your large bouquets in the stand! Love the hellebores 💚 You guys have such an amazing work ethic and positive attitude, always inspires me!

@deidralewandowski2659 Жыл бұрын

what a positive outcome for the week - you guys are going to KILL it this summer/fall. takes a minute to grow a business and you are doing it!

@keishamarieposhmom601 Жыл бұрын

So excited for you all!! The suspense!! 2650 market ! Yes keep pushing and inspiring future flower farmers !

@miz.harrington85 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your channel since you started and every year this is my favorite of your videos! And the first food market…I get so invested in your success 🤣

@vidotter Жыл бұрын

Wow - you all are such an inspiration. Know how lucky you are to be partnered so well. Not everyone has the support because that entrepreneurial energy is not in everyone nor is that love and support. Many people are much more selfish. ❤❤❤

@komalbandekar5046 Жыл бұрын

I think you need to shift back to the red tent for the market , that may be making money . White tent you use for the road side stand so that people can tell from far that there is a shop ahead .

@ayelet517 Жыл бұрын

I vote for 2 red tents! They stand out and reinforce the brand. And last year the red brought good luck.🍀

@christawhite8070 Жыл бұрын

So relieved you had a good market day!!!! You are doing a great job at the markets Ian. And Serena, bless you for all the late nights! You’re such a busy bee and maintaining positivity despite discouragement.