You should add another spot in the sequence for "winter interest" plants etc. People always forget to think about what could still make their gardens look inviting to people and wildlife through the colder season.

Everything is coming together VERY nicely, it looks wonderful! If I lived closer I would definitely shop your garden center. 🌸💚🙃

A walking garden and nursery is a goal of mine and yours looks amazing. For your S curve garden I was thinking you could provide a QR symbol for each bed so folks can scan it with their phone to see a list of the plants in that bed. Same could be done with the rest of the show gardens. They could then create a shopping list while perusing the gardens. There are lots of ways this can be adapted. I hope to be able to visit one day!

oh wow, that "Show Room" idea for the S-Garden is BRILLIANT and will be so beneficial for your customers to visualize how the plants could look in their garden (but of course you shouldn't call it IKEA Show rooms, call it Fraser Valley Rose Farm Rooms. Okay, that is probably too long, but I hope you get where I'm going with that: Call it something YOU, not somthing "something else". :D Maybe "Lisa's Showrooms" - as it was her idea, anyway. You could use other parts of your property like that, too In fact, you already have different "garden rooms" but could probably improve them in coming years. It would be more like people visit a "famous garden" and take a little something of it home with them. One idea for the Plants in the Greenhouse: If you have those plants planted in your gardens, too, maybe make signs that tell the customers, where to find them "in situ" to get an idea how the look in "a real garden setting".

Seems like this could be a great place to host weddings once you have everything up and running smoothly. It's such a lovely space with plenty of room & lovely views.

Never fail to impress with your business acumen, all the things that represent a flourishing business are in place . Im so extremely happy for you and am going to start sharing your videos in the hopes to gather as much interest for you as i can Jason .

Always love your informative videos! If I lived in your area I would visit often. You are both doing an amazing job. So much work! Wishing/hoping you may branch into online sales and shipping of roses. One can always dream. ;)

For the showrooms I would definitely suggest adding a xeriscaping one and a shade garden one. Love seeing how your farm and business are growing ❤️

David Austen has got the perfect setup in Albrighton. If you haven't been already, it would be worth going to see the setup and get some ideas. It would also make an interesting video to see your perspective. People have a day out to look round the beautiful gardens and everything is ready to buy at the end. My small local village nursery (I'm in Worcestershire, England) , which did fine, added a little cafe that sells tea and cakes and a little patio for people sit down and they have upped custom x4. It is so beautiful where you are I think people would want to drive out and sit and have a nice drink and something to eat and just look at the scenery. I think it all about creating a place where people want to come for a visit rather than just to buy plants.

Wow, what a beautiful farm you have, Jason! 🌱 And the location, the views are SUPERB! I also love your passion and your knowledge! You are a true GARDENER 🌱

Amazing what a year will do.👌 Very creative and Lisa has a natural sense of atmosphere.😉 The ideas for the S section are definitely ways to up sell plants for any type of space and you can always make additions or subtractions throughout the year as well. You would be surprised to know how much of a difference that area can be to provide subtle suggestions for possibilities simply by having different varieties available and get feedback from your customers about their tastes and interests also. One thing to keep in mind is that you are already there going about your business everyday and having the extra people wandering around enjoying the space is always a potential increase in revenue. You have created your own secret community garden that hopefully will not remain a secret for long. Yes, you are a rose nursery, but roses really stand out best when there are other plants around them to really showcase their presence. The corner chains provide just the right amount of context for the beds displaying all the beautiful options whether they are flowers or foliage and the benches invite people to hang around for a while. By the way, (sales tip) the longer people wander around enjoying the spaces, the more likely they are to purchase different items and become repeat purchasers. The snack area is a huge plus, especially with families and children. #1 suggestion, keep it simple. Many times people will make all kinds of extravagant suggestions, which is a good way to begin recognizing the types of people coming through, but you want them to buy plants, not a meal from a restaurant. The whole property looks fantastic!👏 The temptation to try to keep everything in pristine order is exhaustion just waiting for you, so be particular around your specific show piece areas and let some of the areas have their way a little bit because you know you will be addressing everything as the seasons change. The key for you and Lisa is finding the balance between running the day to day operations and maintaining the living showcase display areas. Looking great Jason!🤙

Can’t describe how beautiful this is. Truly magnificent. I like shopping in big stores for plants. Very easy and convenient and walking around plants is so cool BUT they are definitely missing this natural, homey, cozy feeling…

Seeing "to the rose garden" sign already made me elated. Imagine being there! All the best to you! Here hoping success upon success to you and your business. Oohh... ducks!

So happy for you and can’t wait to keep following your journey. You’re videos are always so informative

Thank you for sharing your blessed piece of paradise. I enjoyed the guided tour. A premier and unique setting for weddings, birthday, graduation parties.

I loved the tour. I am sure it will look absolutely great when everything you mentioned is planted and in bloom. Personally I am very drawn to water features and I think a large octagonal gazebo (sitting area) surrounded by beautifully scented roses and climbers on the posts would draw in the crowds. It would make a great hang out spot and a nice area to enjoy those refreshments. If you elevate it a little (don't forget the wheel chair ramp) you get great views over the property as well. In sales terms - the customer will spot the merchandise a mile away ;) If you want to wait a bit with that, some simple picnic tables, and container roses, could do the trick as well. Love the videos and I wish you the best of luck. Thanks for sharing you knowledge.

Definitely excited about your nature/insectary concept. Native plants are my passion and focus when it comes to gardening, so seeing more of that on your channel would be really cool. I think a lot of people are just starting to get more educated about the importance of that, I imagine demand for those plants will only rise in the next ten years or so.

It’s just super wonderful having displays of mature roses so you can see and experience the mature plant and better imagine it in your own garden. It’ll be especially fabulous when your climbers are mature. I’m in Sth Australia so can’t pop in for the weekend but I would if I was closer (after mosquitoes left! How annoying but if it’s short lived I guess it’s bearable. Would there be any plants you could plant to reduce the numbers and deter them a little? I love that you’re both putting action to your dreams … it’ll only blossom as a business from here on! It looks a lovely place to visit with the family and being able to bring your dog would be nice too!

The addition of the signage and benches is great. I love the concept of the "IKEA" show room.

Love the benches. I'm seeing a tea garden in there - a cake among climbing roses. It would be the key feature of BC for me.

Jason, thank you for sharing your expertise and the tour of your beautiful landscapes. I enjoy watching and learning from you.

Sounds like you have a great partnership. Love the idea of the rooms. A 4 season room might work. I wish I lived closer.

thank you for these amazing videos, the info is appreciated and your journey is an inspiration♥

It's so cool to see your business grow Jason! Congrats on a stable first year! I think you've got it right for the 'natural' garden being focused on insects. Be sure to highlight some of the high value natives from your area! Asters come to mind but they certainly look different all grown up than in a pot. Thanks for the tour and maybe I'll wander north from Portland one of these days!

You have come such a long way, in such a short time (in my view). You have done so much work, it's amazing what you have accomplished.

I so wish I lived near this. I am so thankful you can share on KZfaq.

You guys have really created a beautiful layout and space for customers. It is a matter of figuring out what your community area needs & wants. If you don't already have it in place, I would recommend adding a space on your website and even by your concession area for people to leave suggestions. You will be more successful by just listening to your consumer base. Their ideas, recommendations and feedback can be extremely beneficial. But I love ❤️ what you guys are creating. You should always strive to grow, change and adapt. You are rocking it.

Your 'S' garden idea is awesome. Customers love to see ideas. It can be very overwhelming for alot of people to come up with a design or ideas for their area. Great job

You have such a beautiful garden and farm. I wish I lived in your area to support your dream. Roses are my favorite flower and I have a small collection.

Great to see the update! Love the “ rooms” shopping experience! One thought, maybe piggyback off the electricity for the patio lights with a small fountain in one of the sections- water always draws folks in, pollinators too!

Love your videos..if I lived closer I would be shopping…lovely healthy plants.

I think your displays of garden rooms is brilliant! I love it!

I like roses, but all the flowers are beautiful 💐

My 2 cents worth for the showroom gardens… keep most things in pots! That way you can change things around based on available inventory! For example if you have a super fragrant Rose in the fragrant section sell out or go out of season - you could then swap it out for another Rose!

So very beautiful. Wishing you and Lisa much good fortune in your nursery business. The content you put out is always so informative.

I watch one garden in UK invite local artists for a day event. Sculptures place about the garden, artists painting in the garden. This attracted many people to their garden. Good way to promote your garden. Plus having drinks and snacks.

Sure wish I lived in your area! You and Lisa have have created a wonderful place. Wishes for continued success!

Thank you for sharing this magnificent place and informative videos. I am learning by what you experiment and share, I hope the best for you and your family. Waiting for the new showcase garden! Greetings from the desert

Beautiful! I love the park feel....it all looks so inviting.

I love the “room” concept! Great idea and will be fun! Wish I lived near you guys.

Love what you are doing. I've enjoyed following along on your journey; it has provided a wealth of practical knowledge which has been invaluable for my own backyard nursery journey. Thank you!

I love what your doing labeling behind the house. So many people do need a visual what they can do.

What a great idea about show casing different ways to build gardens. I love it. Well done.

What a beautiful place you are developing…love your videos

I love your landscaping updates. And enjoy all your videos.😍

Great tour Jason, will be excited to see the s gardens as you develop them all.

One of my favorite Hemerocallis are the spider type blooms. They are generally very tall with wide blooms . First time seeing this video,i have been going back to watch what i missed . 😁

Looks like a beautiful space you have created and the scenery is amazing!

I can’t wait to visit! A road trip with my mom is in the works.

It looks great. I want ten of everything! Good thing I live farrrrr away. Best wishes for success

What a view! The stock field of roses and the background, just lovely, how lucky are you Jason, I am jealous - xxxx, regards from Ontario.

Your property is amazing!! So inspirational, thank you for sharing.

Wow, stunning. Very impressive. I wish I lived closer. I’d spend a lot of time on your farm. Congrats and love the videos. 🌷🌻🪻

I'm so happy 😊 for you and your family! Awesome look. 👌

Well thought out! Beautiful!

What a wonderful, inviting place.

Love the whole look you’ve created. Would definitely be a day out for me shopping for lovely plants in a beautiful setting. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I love it. I'd like to see the Fragrance garden more like a Sensory garden with a thornless rose (with great scent), lavender and other touchable and smellable plants like basil. The purpose to inspire those who are blind or visually impaired.

Beautiful!

Really beautiful!🌸

Hi from sweden. Thanks for the tour, an absolutely fantastic nursery.

I just love your videos. Such an inspiration to us aspiring growers. It has been wonderful watching your journey. I wonder as you set up your show rooms, maybe you could list companion plants with them if someone wanted to create a garden using the "show room" plants. Again, thanks for sharing your journey. Inspiration to keep working to leave my 9-5!

Thank you Jason🌸💚🙃

Beautiful ❤

How Stunning ! You have both achieved so much with the new venture already and in such a short space of time, it is looking fantastic I only wish I was local to come and buy some of your beautiful roses and take a stroll around. I used to live in Canada and one day I hope to go back for a visit. On the suggestions front, the only thing I can say is let the business side of things prove itself before you invest too heavily in the fancy stuff, I hope you understand what I mean by that. You have a wonderful product and your set up there is all it needs to be right now, let the business grow some healthy profits over the next few years and I'm certain you will have a fabulous foundation to build upon. There is no doubt you are a rose master Jason, I wish you and Lisa every success, it's well earned.

So beautiful ❤️

I really like your nursery! You are definitely on the right way to success! It's a lot of work though.. ❤

It looks great Jason! You have done a lot of work and I can only see it getting better from here. You are making it a destination place. Afternoon tea with scones would be lovely! I would visit regularly if I lived closer. It's a bit odd a drive from Denver! 😁

Thanks for the tour, I enjoyed your video, one day I would like to visit your farm if I could convince my husband to drive me there.

Looking good. Hope in the future to visit your nursery. Must plan a road trip with my friends!

wish you all t best. All yr roses are awesome!! keep it up

Very nice, Jason!

What a great job you folks are doing with the set up there. And what a beautiful piece of land you have to do it on... Would love to visit, and shop there. I worked in retail for a while at the plant shop of a major botanical garden and I can tell you that if they see it looking good in the landscape... they will ask for it in the shop. The pathway with themed sections is right on the mark, I think. Please show us the setup when it's done and running. I promise not to armchair QB from my phone! All the best 👍

Amazing work!! You two are living my dream!! A couple of suggestions from a Mom of five children who loves all things gardening and landscaping, a children’s playground area would be a fun addition! My kids love going places where they can get their energy out, and it’s always nice to have something to bring them to where I can also enjoy the beauty. If you’re wanting a “destination” of sorts, maybe get some other fun things like a photo area (with those painted figures that have a hole to put your head into for the pictures). You can host scavenger hunts (involving the roses and specific plants) and host gardening classes for kids and/or adults. I would love to have a place nearby like your nursery to take my kids to and feel comfortable knowing that they are welcome (as long as they act respectfully 😂) and where I can indulge my green thumb and gardening dreams!

It's beautiful. I wish I lived closer I would love to visit but I live in Sweden. You are doing a great job and I love your videos which are informative and helpful. Best of luck in the future.

you made it very welcoming. Best of luck to you

Jason, your garden is so magnificent. The garden themes are nice. I love the lavender plants. Thanks for this informative video.

Nursery looks fantastic. Nice work Jason. For your mosquito problem check out G.S. Plant foods. They sell a product called bug eviction which I used around my Bonsai garden and home. It is all organic. What it does is it chases or evicts the mosquitoes away from your property to your neighbors. I was very impressed with all their products And this did not disappoint. It rid my home of 98% of the mosquitoes and living in Sarasota Florida there are mosquitoes year round. Just one heads up. The primary ingredient is garlic oil or something. Well when I first opened the bottle in the house I spilled a few drops and PHEW! You thought you were in the back of a Brooklyn Italian restaurant so be careful. It does smell when you first apply it but that last about 2 days. Sorry for the long comment, just wanted to help. I love the videos and try never to miss one. Thanks again Bob Gancio

Your property looks AMAZING! Lisa's touches are lovely. Wish I lived nearby, as I would certainly be a regular customer. But since I don't perhaps you might try to work on shipping to the U.S.

Looks great! Good luck with mosquitos!!! We live in South Carolina , the mosquito is the state bird here, saw two carrying of a Carolina wren yesterday, ( our real state bird)😆

I use BT also to prevent mosquitoes in any standing water and it works phenomenally .

Thank you for the tour. We are planning a vacation to the PNW next year. We'd love to make a visit to your lovely property.

Really digging the S-Garden "room" idea! Very clever and inviting concept. I would put the aroma/fragrance room closer to the "start" of that curve, as that is one of the first things I think about when looking for new flowers and roses. All of the signage is fantastic; looks very professional with consistent branding. I'll echo some of the comments here, and suggest a "room" along the lines of "all season interest," with plants that offer color or interest throughout the year. Not necessarily a "winter garden" or "spring garden" but a garden that collectively has different plants that share the spotlight as the seasons change; might even incorporate some trees, like maples etc. Fantastic idea to have a "patio" style room setup, to highlight container gardens, as so many of us keep our plants in pots (especially if renting, and/or limited outdoor space). The pollinator/nature room is another great idea. Maybe think about an "edible garden" if that's a possibility. Thinking about ways to make the setting a "stay here and enjoy the space" environment, you might think about making a display specifically for taking family photos in front of. It may seem a bit "cutesy" but having those painted cutouts where you stand behind and put your face in the circular cutout are always popular at harvest festivals, and that sort. Or maybe a garden type display background. (Obviously, there are lots of places around the farm that would make for fine group photo ops). And make a show of the ducks! They are so fun. Maybe put up some signs for names of the ducks with fun personality tropes. (There are some goats in our neighborhood, and they have little placards up on their pen, with something similar. Adds some more engagement, beyond just looking at them). Lastly, while it may be a bit more work and not directly related to sales, you might include some displays that offer educational opportunities. Think about displays that might describe garden tasks throughout the year (almost like a seasonal calendar), or some tips and tricks for growing healthy roses (e.g. deadheading, watering, fertilizing, etc.), or something that describes the micro-fauna that live in and around the garden (like an opportunity to teach about the useful insects and critters, and how the garden is a tiny ecosystem in itself). These might be the types of things that take the farm from "a place to wander and buy plants" to "a place to picnic, explore, engage, and wonder." (and buy plants). Looking forward to following your progress! Keep it up!

Jason, You have worked so hard on developing the property and nursery. Everything looks amazing! Bummer about the mosquitoes. You could offer customers a citronella spray station as they come into the farm. I work for a very large berry farm in the willamette valley of Oregon. I write content for social media for the farm "Dave Heikes Berry Farm". You might consider in your social media for your farm explaining to people to come prepared for mosquitos with long sleeves and mosquito repellent. We find that people will still come and enjoy their time if they know in advance what they can do to help make their experience more pleasurable. We have 140 acres of berries and we have to remind people to wear sturdy closed toed shoes, because our rows do have weeds, as we do not use herbicides. You would assume people understand how to be prepared, but they often think we grow and maintain grass between the rows of raspberries, boysenberries and blueberries.

Are you trying to make your garden center a destination garden center? Where people come to buy and just love coming to look at everything? Might I suggest some shade, maybe located near your snack area ? Maybe a pond for your ducks so people can sit and watch them? I would love to have a picnic there but I think you have A LOT of sun, maybe a covered seating area? I know it takes money and a lot of money but I think your definitely headed in the right direction. Bring the family, shop together, maybe have a picnic, watch the ducks ect… but maybe not the direction your headed? I don’t know but everything looks wonderful, I would definitely shop there.🌸💚🙃

Very nice! You did good! I would love to be close by to visit! 🤗🤗

Real nice 🙂

Curved garden: The switch from the reeds to horizontal boards adds "class" and greater visual appeal. But the house remains an issue. You demarcate the boundaries just fine, but the new structures will be only partly adequate when someone is trying to take in your displays without distraction. My suggestion, which was my immediate reaction when the first shot appeared of the new structures, is climbers. Fill those sections so you get natural sight barriers. (Keep the gaps between each structure.) Bring nature up each structure. (I think it will have the added benefit of making your personal/home side of the barriers more fitting. Love the strung lights.) I really like and encourage the idea of having Themed groups as you describe. It will be an instant education for customers who are shy about asking questions. (Drop the IKEA reference and come up with something more warm as a descriptor.) But having "characteristics based sections" makes having climbers a little difficult because you may not find varieties that climb and also fit the theme. Maybe there is a solution? Of the themes you shared, I thought the one with trellises was the only one that sounded wrong, unless of course you mean to get into the trellis business. If what you meant instead was plants that favored structures, well, "there you have it." Climbers populating the now existing structures, and where possible, aligning in characteristics with the plants sitting before it? Approach to the rose greenhouse from the stock garden: My engineering blood really liked the "unity" of emerging from the stock rose plants and seeing into the greenhouse with the For Sale pots of roses. Marketing 101. So the old grape arbor becoming climbing roses defeats that effect. Two suggestions. Move the arbor away from the greenhouse. (I assume it was meant to HIDE the greenhouse in past years, right?) Place the arbor as part of the stock garden plot. The arbors will hold "stock" climbers, right? And more importantly, change their orientation. Rather than one long array parallel to the greenhouse wall, convert them to multiple short arrays aimed at the greenhouse. In essence finish the stroll through the stock garden with some short "alleys" of climbers, emerging to the view of the rose greenhouse and all the inviting potential sales. This would give you an added opportunity. Bring some of the potted for sale inventory outdoors, as if the inventory inside the greenhouse has flowed out the sidewall. Customers can walk directly up to plants to peruse and maybe grab, and if nothing else give them some "interest" as they follow the greenhouse sidewall around to the greenhouse entrance. (And with as high as you have the sidewalls rolled up, I would think you could water the outside pots from the inside with the inside equipment) Thank you for letting us opine. I hope I have been able to communicate the ideas in my head that your video tour inspired.

Great tour of your gardens. My only wish would be is to live close to your gardens. Wishing you a very successful business. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

Jason...Though we missed the spring sales this year, we are selling similar numbers as you. We're open Thursday - Sunday only or by appointment. Though not a professional landscape architect, I love to design beds for folks. I've partnered with a new landscape company in our area (no financial ties) who will pull old shrubs, lay mulch, etc. I then work with the customer to design and lay out the right plants for grow conditions. I charge a consulting fee and provide all plants for install. This side of the business keeps me very busy when retail sales begin to slow.

You are living my dream! I have watched this several times. What about a children's garden section? Or a tea garden?

Love it. Many of the same ideas as we start out in Ontario. I was thinking of the ‘IKEA’ showroom idea as well around space and style - urban, formal, cottage, shade, etc. Perennial selling is tough because what you buy is often not representative of what it will be - so I love your ideas. Think of Kawartha Family Farms as a kindred spirit from the east. :-) We’re just starting propagation (started out with seeds and plugs) so I just came on to (re) watch your propagation videos. You are many years ahead in terms of knowledge and garden wisdom so I truly appreciate your videos and your open sharing.

The farm looks fantastic, and you offer a nice variety for your first year. My roses and some of my hydrangeas are really small this year. We are in a drought but I water them. The other problem is nights in the 40s still I think is stunting the growth. You are doing a fantastic job and I can't think of anything to improve what you have.

I think one section should be seasonal/holiday. Have some winter interest shrubs planted in the ground as your foundation but shift around the annuals and perennials in the display to feature plants you’re especially celebrating.

Beautiful place sir cheers from Australia

Good for you. I watch a Royal Horticultural society video on small terrace gardens ideas at the Hampton court garden show. Great ideas you could use.

Loved the tour! It’s great to see the birth of a new business and to watch it grow. Perhaps where you have benches incorporate a shade structure. Maybe an opportunity to use your climbing roses on an arbor? Shade affords people to linger. The longer they linger the more likely they are to purchase. Thanks for the great content, watching from the Similkameen valley. Cheers.

Our local nursery started hosting live music events on weekends and it’s been very popular. The other nursery in town sells wood-fired pizza at night and it is a beautiful setting. I would love to visit your place if you were close by!

After watching many of your videos, I love your plan, courage, and vision. It seems you still have a lot of space in the farm after setting up the picnic area. How about adding some basic, seasonal gardening activities/classes for different age groups of kids, and perhaps for busy urban adults? No need to be long due to people's attention deficiency today, but it might help spread the words about your farm and breed the next generation of gardeners.

Prof marketeer here! Worth adding the pics of the sitting area and patio to your google maps location profile, just so it gives the right idea of being a place to go out as it currently just showcases the plants. I'd also heavily focus on social media ie facebook with an emphasis on "the day-out in a lovely area with views and plants", rather than promoting individual plants. Also, in your showrooms - make sure you put the ready-to-buy pots with plants somewhere next to the showroom(or behind each room?) - so people can see it in situ and grab a plant they liked straight away. Your food and drinks area should be clearly visible and advertised at the front- that's one of the key reserve cash flow generators that will multiply your profits on a nice day. Again, think about making that area even showier - patio plants, umbrellas, ice cream? Just so they look as one of the key features rather than a spare toilet and seats. Good luck!