With over 100 species of woody ornamentals grown commercially, how does a new grower choose the best ones? The first step is to do a quick screen to make sure the plant you want to grow will do well in your “microclimate” of soil type, plant hardiness zone and sun exposure. To use a […]
6 Ways to Profit Growing Woody Ornamentals
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With so many profitable plant choices available to specialty crop growers, why do woody ornamentals belong on their top 10 list? Woody ornamentals, for those who are not familiar with these appealing perennial plants, are shrubs and trees with branches that are harvested and sold to florists and crafters. Woody ornamentals have colorful stems, […]
Growing Woody Ornamentals For Profit
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Woody ornamentals are becoming a popular way to make a floral arrangement look even nicer. The demand for these plants is increasing every year, and some plants are in short supply. Here’s what you need to know to make money growing these profitable plants. Woody ornamentals are shrubs and trees that will grow back after […]
Top 10 FAQs About Growing Woody Ornamentals For Profit
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Growing woody ornamentals is one of the best ways to turn your backyard or small acreage into a solid income growing these perennial plants. Woody ornamentals are trees and shrubs whose branches are cut and sold every year to be used for floral arrangements and crafts. 1. Why grow woody ornamentals? Unlike annual crops like […]
Starting a Woody Ornamental Business in 6 Easy Steps
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Starting a woody ornamental business can be quite easy if you have a plan of action to help guide you through the steps necessary to ensure your success. Follow these steps for new growers, and you’ll have woody stems ready to harvest and sell in almost no time. 1. Before you start. Your first step […]
10 Most Profitable Specialty Crops to Grow
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Growing specialty crops is the perfect way to turn your gardening skills and knowledge into extra income. Unlike commonly grown crops like grain and vegetables, specialty crops are not widely grown and bring higher prices for growers. It’s not unusual to find growers earning as much as $60,000 per acre with these unique cash […]
Start An Urban Farm Growing Microgreens
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The traditional family farm is changing, as more people move to cities. According to recent census numbers, over 80 percent of Americans now live in urban areas. As urban populations grow, innovative solutions to feeding all those people are being fine-tuned on vacant city lots, in abandoned warehouses and in the basements and backyards […]
Top 10 Questions About Growing Microgreens For Profit
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Growing microgreens for profit can be a great way to turn your gardening skills into a solid income from selling your microgreen crop to local grocers, individuals and restaurants. Microgreens became popular about 20 years ago, when a few trendy California chefs started growing and using them to add “bling” to their garnishes and salads. […]
How To Start a Microgreens Business
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The old saying “Small is Beautiful” certainly applies to Terry Plummer’s backyard micro green business. She grows the tiny vegetables in a hoophouse her husband built for $600, selling them to local restaurants and grocers for as much as $30 a pound. The tiny microgreens, harvested when they are just an inch or two […]
Top 10 FAQs About Growing Lavender For Profit
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Growing lavender for profit can be a great way to turn your love of herbs and gardening into an solid income from selling lavender plants and the value-added products you can make. In many parts of the world, such as the Provence region of France, lavender has been grown commercially for centuries. In North America, […]
