Starting A Nursery - Your Very First Steps

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What are the absolute, bare necessities for getting a nursery started? This video helps you figure out your very first steps. Some may seem obvious... others, not so much. Either way, if you're an aspiring backyard grower, there should be something of value for you here.
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@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

What are your "must haves" for someone starting out? Comment below

@denisebalog994 2 жыл бұрын

A wheelbarrow and/or a garden wagon or cart to move the plants around. Wheelbarrow for dirt and such👍 Excellent video as usual. I'm in the serious "thinking" and gathering stage. 🌱🙂 Thank you

@sidehustlesenior 2 жыл бұрын

What about fencing to keep out rabbits, raccoon, deer, etc.

@bri0013 2 жыл бұрын

Dedication and diligence. Motivation to get out there and get after it. With the right attitude a few resources and some sweat equity could easily yield you a 500/1000$ Saturday in a few short months.

@thecrimsonhosta7042 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy your water wand?

@andreariegler Жыл бұрын

A basic working knowledge of insect and disease issues of the plants you're selling

@bri0013 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly if anyone has just started. You done what most folks are afraid too. It's not a huge deal many perceive it that way and that fear keeps a seed from growing. It took me 10 years to say "Enough". Watch out for things that will steal your attention and time.

@hudson8865 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@donnietillery8552 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I have been watching KZfaq videos for about two years dreaming about starting a backyard nursery. Because of you, I finally started buying plants and building a mist propagation low tunnel, so that I can have my very own backyard nursery. Thank you for being honest and transparent about what you are doing. You are an inspiration to those of use that aren't sure if we can do it. Sincerely, Donnie

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for the kind words.

@Aimerla Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have learned it.

@123loveyourland Жыл бұрын

What a super fun channel! I’ve watched like a dozen of your videos tonight lol. Great content! Super motivating!! :)

@vnxettitw4879 9 ай бұрын

I love all your info, thank you!!!

@savvydirtfarmer 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@hudson8865 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@anitahouse3600 2 жыл бұрын

as always, THANK YOU! Keep the how to's coming!

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@lolitabonita08 2 жыл бұрын

great video as always...thank you for sharing knowledge.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@teresaholland4790 2 жыл бұрын

As usual concise direct no music great info thank you so much for sharing your time with us cheers Florida

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@browndog9402 2 жыл бұрын

great video as always and very helpful, I will probably building that winter tunnel this year as we get alot of snow.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Probably a good move.

@brownthumbnursery 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@hosta127 Жыл бұрын

I love working with plants. I have been bingeing in your startup videos tonight. So a backyard nursery may be my next thing. I have the space. I have a large graveled parking area but I still think I would use the breathable ground cover you recommended.

@jamestaylor8217 Жыл бұрын

BTW, I like your coverage of the physical business. Thanks.

@user-cq1ps5ji1c Жыл бұрын

I learned A lot easy técnicks from you thanks

@shirleyoliver7715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for postining,, I live here in South Ga we don't get much cold lost of all my flowers I rooted this guess it wasn't ment to be.

@painchaud2000 5 ай бұрын

Love all your videos! I've been thinking about doing this as a side hustle and you are giving the greatest tips! Thanks!!!

@savvydirtfarmer 5 ай бұрын

Great! thanks for being here.

@kennyjohnson6875 Жыл бұрын

Very good thanks

@josephiglesias8489 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos! I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now. Just applied for a nursery license yesterday here in Texas! Your videos have been very helpful.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Being in TX, you'll want shade cloth of some percentage to be near the top of your "getting started" list.

@josephiglesias8489 2 жыл бұрын

@@savvydirtfarmer Definitely, it’s been very hot and sunny!

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephiglesias8489 For sure. I have heat damage to plants I've never seen damaged before... it's been hard on farmers, growers, and anyone with an electric bill, as far as I can tell.

@patriciahogg5763 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good tips!

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our channel!

@irishshintoshi8213 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks for sharing

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

You bet

@BillC253 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Good Stuff

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Жыл бұрын

You make me want to move to a warmer climate !! Zone 3 here and overwintering in pots has to be in a greenhouse with added heat :( Very few things survive in a pot, it’s tough enough keeping things in the ground 😢 Love your channel !

@hazelgallagher6397 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying watching your youtube channel. Can you do a a video on setting up a basic mister. I need to sort this but dont know where to start.

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

Hoping to do one by next Spring. I got most of mine from someone else so I've never actually put the components together... but it's not that hard.

@janinedyason2924 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these informative videos. It has inspired me to get my backyard nursery up and running. I have all the basics except for the plants. Working on that now. So excited!!🙂 How late in the season is it too late to start getting plugs, potting and growing them? I am also in zone seven. Thank you again.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I bought Coral Bells plugs early November last year. Make sure you're buying plants hardy to your area, and make sure they have time to transition from tender greenhouse plant starts to plants that can survive your winter. For you in zone 7, I'd say safe to buy, generally through September.

@danielmcclure8233 Жыл бұрын

Suggestions on cheap start up supplies? Seed trays and pots? Thanks

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Definitely using the tunnel idea this year! I made a big mistake with my propagated plants last year. They were potted up and I decided to stick pot and all in the ground and simply remove them in the spring. Didn't work out well at all. Lost about 95% which was painful. Hard lesson. Do you simply place them in there and forget about them until the spring? Just curious is watering required at all? They will freeze like blocks in our region!!! Thanks in advance! Al

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

So far, I've overwintered 80% (guessing) of my plants uncovered, completely exposed outside. For the ones I have covered, I wait for our first hard freeze and then cover them once I know they are dormant. I occasionally check them for weeds and spray some water if needed. But, they require little, if any water all winter. I would probably cover around Dec 1 in my area and start uncovering around March 1, depending on weather - ready to re-cover them on cold nights. They freeze solid here too, get flooded, buried in snow, whatever... no problem.

@lilyrosedaisyvioletsweetpe1207 11 ай бұрын

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@jparks7874 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I started my nursery this year and had a lot of plants. Where I have struggled was my driveway sales. I didn’t get enough people to show up. Everyone who showed bought something so that was good. I posted on Nextdoor for my first sale and it was okay. For the next sale I tried Facebook but I must have done something wrong because I had only 3 people show. I did my sales in June and July and it has been very hot in Alabama this year and that may have hurt sales. If anyone has advice please let know.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

In Alabama March - May are the prime months, especially as hot as it has been this Summer. I would bet that's the issue. I haven't even been able to sell a plant since early June. We've had no rain, the heat has been unbearable, and the ground is too hard for anyone to dig a hole to put a plant in.

@ticktock2383 11 ай бұрын

You need a greenhouse to start selling much earlier, March or April. Everyone in your area had already bought their plants for the year.

@lydialingle6306 Ай бұрын

Do you have a video that covers the business and legal aspects of starting a plant nursery?

@MrWhiltetail 2 жыл бұрын

The Dramm wand your link goes to is different from the one you are using. It has a brass valve. It looks like you have a push button on yours. How do you like it compared to the valve?

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Works the exact same way. Looks like they've discontinued the one I have typically used and replaced it with brass. I ordered one 2 weeks ago as a backup and it works great.

@greg2468 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. Quick question. Do you ever use rooting hormone got propagation?

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried. Doesn't seem to make any difference for me.

@theduck7456 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, 1. Let me ask what is your name. I just call "Dirt Farmer" which is ok but it would be nice to know your name... 2. Your channel is a must. You have a great way of sharing your knowledge. 3. I have looked everywhere in PA eastern side for pine bark triple ground. Lumber mills, Lowe's, nursery, ect. I can find mulch but not ground pine...Here is the question.. can I use pine bark and use a shredder to grind it into smaller bark for a plant medium. The pine bark is free.

@angiezavacky4347 2 жыл бұрын

The hardwood bark mulch is my hold up also. No one around (Eastern Pa) has it. They used to ship it in from western Pa/ Ohio but is no longer cost effective. Let me know if you find a decent 'soil' alternative!

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Craig. Bulk compost is a good alternative, assuming it's a decent product. Doesn't need to be "organic" or anything perfect, just not full of trash, and well decomposed.

@theduck7456 2 жыл бұрын

@@angiezavacky4347 Hi, I posted also the same comment on Facebook and a kind man said that to take bulk mulch and he said to start a compost pile with pine mulch and let it set for 9 to 12 months. After that you can get fine black mulch that inert. It should work much better than potting soil. You'll need to have the room to do this. I thought it was a great answer to our problem. Hope this will work for use. Keep watching Savvy Dirt Farmer. It's a great place to learn about plant. Sounds like a great family too...

@angiezavacky4347 2 жыл бұрын

All the mulch around here is made from recycled pallets. So I'm thinking that's a combination of hardwood,softwood,pressure treated etc. Flower beds seem to do okay with it , but I think I'd need to add something for drainage. No pine bark around either and perlite wouldn't be cost effective (unless maybe I buy by the truckload) 😉

@esmysyield2023 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a video with details of what a state nursery inspection consist of? Like what they look for, what you have to have in place , and things like that?

@savvydirtfarmer 10 ай бұрын

"Inspection" is really not the correct word for what they do, even though it's called that. All they are doing is looking at your plants and checking for pest damage. They make recommendations on managing them. This is not a pass/fail thing. They are there to help. For a small nursery, it's really not much more than a formality.

@esmysyield2023 10 ай бұрын

@@savvydirtfarmer oh ok. Cool. Thanks.

@IC.ElectricLLC Жыл бұрын

I am considering clearing the top layer of top soil before laying the ground cover. That way they're won't be any plants underneath and I'll have top sole to use. Are there any issues with doing that?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

I would not do that but I can’t see that it hurts anything. But if you need that space later on, top soil will be thin or non existent

@hosta127 Жыл бұрын

I’m still inept at some technology. Where do I find the links to Flexzilla hose and the Dura? wand?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

In the description, right below the video. Amazon links. thanks!

@1Kent 2 жыл бұрын

I love gardening but that looks like work. Also I live in an apartment with very little room to grow anything.

@zone4garlicfarm Жыл бұрын

Do you take down the shade cloth for winter? I can picture it tearing from snow load where I live.

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

I will take it down this winter, for sure. Ice/snow just about collapsed everything last year. I got by, but won't take that chance again this year.

@paulroemer3989 Жыл бұрын

What do you do when it get really wondy? I live in central WI and storms can get pretty crazy with 60+ mph winds. What would you suggest?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

We has gusts over 70 here 2 weeks ago. Blew over 50 for 5 or 6 consecutive hours. I didnt do anything different.

@jphilfiker Жыл бұрын

Is the shade for the plants that do not need full sun? Do you rotate plants in and out of the shaded areas?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

I have experimented with that some this year. Exceptionally hot this summer, I put full sun plants under the shade too, and, they have thrived!

@sarahthomas2303 Жыл бұрын

What do you thing about miracle bro potting soil?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

For what application? I use it mixed with ground pine bark to make plugs. Otherwise, I have no use for it in a nursery

@RandomStuff-zt6qf 2 ай бұрын

What exactly is that ground cover? Do you have a brand name for it?

@savvydirtfarmer 2 ай бұрын

DeWitt. Brand does matter. DeWitt hold up a LONG time.

@barryrhyno3190 9 күн бұрын

Just wondering what the white plastic is called for the low tunnel. Can't find it anywhere. Tia

@savvydirtfarmer 8 күн бұрын

Polyethylene plastic; also known as “poly.”

@barryrhyno3190 8 күн бұрын

@savvydirtfarmer ok nothing comes up in white. But I'll keep looking thanks 😊

@JS-jh4cy 2 ай бұрын

What is that one the wood framing? A shade cloth and why if plants need sunlight?

@JS-jh4cy 2 ай бұрын

Autocorrect crap... typo .. one is on.

@savvydirtfarmer 2 ай бұрын

Shade cloth doesn't stop all sunlight, it reduces it. Reduces water needs. Reduces harsh summer sun on potted plants. Nearly all plants thrive under it.

@Cowandhenvintage 2 ай бұрын

Can you share the name of that weed woven cloth? Thank you in advance

@savvydirtfarmer 2 ай бұрын

Dewitt woven ground cover

@hosta127 Жыл бұрын

Can you share where you are located? I am in extreme western North Carolina, in a semi-rural area.

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

West TN, zone 7.

@hosta127 Жыл бұрын

@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you. I am also in zone 7

@Aviatorgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Why white plastic vs. clear plastic on a hoop house?

@savvydirtfarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Clear produces an incredible amount of heat that will cook your plants in no time. White plastic reflects the sun rays and keeps the temps inside much more moderate.

@DJDOUBLE077 Жыл бұрын

Production, sales, marketing, and a pair of pruners. Also, only buy what you NEED to keep expenses to a minimum. It's so easy to get carried away with non-essentials. Groundcover and shadecloth is very important as mentioned. Pots are what should be sorted out immediately in order to average down.

@RandomStuff-zt6qf 2 ай бұрын

Is there a particular ground cover you recommend?

@redwoodsgal Жыл бұрын

Do you need any licensees?

@JS-jh4cy 2 ай бұрын

Yea, money printer 🖨 license

@redwood1957 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

North AL

@redwood1957 Жыл бұрын

@@savvydirtfarmer what zone are you in

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

@@redwood1957 7

@jamestaylor8217 Жыл бұрын

Actually I disagree. Having started and sold my own business, and now starting another, I think the first thing you need to do (not necessary fun) is market research. Who will be your market, how close are they, what do they want, how will you advertise, how will you sell and deliver, ... .

@savvydirtfarmer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I've never done any of that. I just grow plants and I sell out of everything I grow every year. Grow them, post them for sale, walk away with a wad of cash.