I help operate a small backyard nursery. Im telling you, this man is telling you the Gods honest truth. I have single handledy face these issues all season long. Its challenging. Savvy Dirt Farmer is saving yall years of shortcomings and learning curves.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Hope it helps someone.
@Growing-Our-Retirement
Жыл бұрын
Great video Craig, a little tough love! Big difference between dabbling as a hobby that costs money and transitioning to an actual business that makes money! Well said!
@jeromejaczynski8688
Жыл бұрын
Good morning craig great info you are spot on. I work a full time job evenings and weekends are dedicated to my little nursery. But love it and been doing for years
@awakenacres
Жыл бұрын
Good points! Definitely start slow if money is an issue. Learn how to propagate a few plants and before you know it you’ll have hundreds of plants with very little money spent. Seek out used pots from nurseries, garden centers and garage sales.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
People don't understand used pots CAN be found. I got about 2,000 free pots last week!
@LauraTeAhoWhite
Жыл бұрын
Working/volunteering at someone else's nursery business or farm for a season or two is a good way to get an idea of what is involved. I personally excess sell vegetable and flower seedlings from my home and I raise everything from seed. Its a small operation but its fun and its a nice source of seasonal pocket money. Maybe one day I will grow it bigger, however at the moment I'm just one person operation. After 2 years of doing this I am still learning and adapting. Everything has a learning curve.
@LibertyFallFarms
12 сағат бұрын
I’m not sure how many times I’ve watched or listened to this video.. It is very useful for someone starting out. It has helped me keep focused on the basics. While my family isn’t interested in growing plants or starting a nursery, they are very supportive. And for that I am grateful!
@savvydirtfarmer
8 сағат бұрын
I just went back and watched it again after reading this... glad it was helpful.
@CoffeeCakeCrumble
Жыл бұрын
You hit on a few things that I can relate to personally. The first is not going hog wild and burying yourself in the responsibility. I eventually will expand, but I need to keep it manageable for one person. The second is raising working capital to start inventory. I began with simple, common houseplant cuttings, kept that money separate from household/bills, reinvested in more parent plants, and went from there. This also started establishing a good reputation for healthy, well cared for stock. The last one has to do with the lack of support. Being told it's just a pipe dream from someone vegetating on a couch wasn't helpful, BUT just motivated me to prove it wasn't. Once the pile of Monday shipments got bigger and bigger, I expected I made my point. Now that it's established that sea of pots and plants=$$$, nobody's laughing at me now 😎
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
yes on all of this!! I love seeing the sea of pots and plants... they make me happy every day
25 күн бұрын
I hope you make a million.
@amsohn1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I needed to hear this one... I was becoming a tad overwhelmed with everything just to start from nothing... While I do have my family and friends support, it's still a bit daunting... I'm also a planner - so I like having that written plan... step 1,2,3 etc. Your wisdom is such a valuable blessings! Thanks again! ❤
@1Kent
Жыл бұрын
All good advice. Success doesn't just happen, you got to work your butt off for it.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Every single day.
25 күн бұрын
It isn't really work if it is what you want to do. It feels different.
@sweetcountrylivinginmichigan
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Really causes you to think. I’ve been selling pine trees. This is my second year of doing that. But now, because of your videos I want to branch out and try my hand at a few other things. I’m so excited about this because it gives me a way to still play in the dirt and actually make money along the way. Your nursery looks great!
@nikkireigns
10 ай бұрын
Do you sell them in pots? How much do they go for, if you don’t mind? I’m in WI
@sweetcountrylivinginmichigan
10 ай бұрын
@@nikkireigns I sell my seedling trees that are under 2 feet for $10 each. Mainly Norway Spruce. Hope that helps.
@sweetcountrylivinginmichigan
10 ай бұрын
They are in pots that I bought off Amazon.
@nikkireigns
10 ай бұрын
@@sweetcountrylivinginmichigan Thank you! Just getting started here
@outdoorztime2923
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips, Mr. SDF! God bless you for helping people and giving them great advice that could save them valuable time, heartache and money.
@janinedyason2924
Жыл бұрын
Great video, and spot on. I work full-time and do this on the side The biggest things that I have learnt is that it is a lot more work than I anticipated and it is a lot slower going than I was hoping for. But I love doing it 🌺 Thanks for the great videos.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
"But I love doing it." Well said.
@johnwells3926
Жыл бұрын
Another great video! You and your family are doing an AWESOME JOB.💪👍😎👏
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
I sure appreciate that.
@IsSocratesDead
6 күн бұрын
Great video! You really have upped your KZitem game in the years you’ve been doing this. Definite testament to what you preach over and over about the value of learning as you go and getting better and better over time.
@savvydirtfarmer
6 күн бұрын
Always workin' on it.
@howardgray-sh3de
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips! I am just starting myself and am excited for what the future might hold. Unfortunately, I’m the kind of person that likes to see results very fast, so your reminders of starting small and slow are helping keep me grounded. Love your videos.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes "results" means seeing your first plants start growing, finishing potting your first 1,000 plants, or realizing you CAN irrigate everything every day without it consuming too much time. Perspective. Work hard at it and results will come.
@SeededGarden
Жыл бұрын
Just as plants need time to grow and mature, so does your business!
@itsthehumidityyall8303
4 ай бұрын
I plan on only selling 3 types of plants. Keeping it small. I have a lot of knowledge and experience with these plants. I have examples of each to start with, but space is my #1 issue. City won’t let me have a green house AND a shed, and I already have a shed. I’m going to have to lease a spot of land from a friend. Also, I know this is a long distance race, not a sprint. I don’t really need it to take off for a couple years, if it actually does!
@savvydirtfarmer
4 ай бұрын
Build a lean-to off your shed with greenhouse panels. It's not a greenhouse, it's a shed extension.
@ejfishes7610
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips Craig. All great things to think about. I’ve really pushed myself this year in my nursery & I’m glad I did!
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! And, I know it shows.
@mikel646
Жыл бұрын
It's been a while since you made a video like this one...thank you! I'm still stuck in my shaded, 25 foot wide townhouse due to a family situation, but as soon as the situation changes we'll be moving to a place that will support a backyard nursery. Thank you for the reminders and the outline of a plan!
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevesweeney775
Жыл бұрын
Good video man, I have a small tree service and you inspired me to start a nursery business on the side
@bri0013
Жыл бұрын
That's great news my man. I'm curious to know because I plan on selling some trees myself. In your area has anyone ever asked about Chesnut trees .. ? I'm considering stratified and bringing to life, several hundred next year. Trying to repopulate the American Chestnut.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
@bri0013 will the American Chestnut survive the blight? Interested to know
@bri0013
Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer simple answer is I'm not entirely sure. There seems to be evidence that suggest possible increase in immunity rate. Particularly with species companion planted with mychorrizal species of fungus.
@B30pt87
Жыл бұрын
That was wonderful! I've been subscribed for about a year, and I'm always glad to see a new video, but this one was exceptionally helpful. I'm still working on my land and house, so I'm not ready to take the step yet but when I am ready, your videos will have been a major part of why I succeed. Thank you so much for adding 'You Tuber' to your already impressive CV.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SeededGarden
Жыл бұрын
Realizing that you’re not quite ready now,is very savvy on your part! A mark of a good business person!
@jkkelley7582
Жыл бұрын
Wow those dabbled willows have grown! Everything is growing so nicely!!
@anitahouse3600
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, as always. Good info.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ymwyoyo
Жыл бұрын
Great Craig. Very well said and real good advice.
@kburkes4245
Жыл бұрын
All good exhortations and practical applications to any kind of vision or goal.Thanks for sharing ❤
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
I really like the word "exhortation." You don't hear it a lot.
@kburkes4245
Жыл бұрын
@savvydirtfarmer. It's a good preacher word 😉
@denisebalog994
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this honest video. Do I have everything checked off on the list, of course not, no. But I from watching your videos I have considered generally all on the list. As a former florist, starting from scratch, it took 2 to 3 years to even begin to see a real return. New business take two years to birth is my experience.👍 When I think of the difference between your nursery and mine, you can call in a few extra hands when needed. I think that is such a blessing. I have full family support and they are definitely helping with the foundation of getting set up but they don't do the potting up part. For me, I love it and work is really what we all do. Thankfully, now I am able to work from my backyard and walk this new path and season ahead out day by day. 🌱🏡😊 Blessings to you and your family. p.s. you guys did a great job of weeding out those arborvitaes! Wow! 👏👏 Lot of hard hand work there. Great job!
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Great words. Thanks for sharing part of your journey here.
@marymountain2432
Жыл бұрын
Supportive and straightforward honest video. Thank you!!
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@TRguy64
Жыл бұрын
An acquaintance has a large greenhouse business, mostly does spring bedding plants, containers and hanging baskets, does really good for himself. He's located a bit out in the sticks, but nearby enough to a large city with numerous satellite communities. He's done wise to secure large wholesale contracts with major retail outlets and also now open to walk in traffic. Has a substantial spring staff and a permanent right hand man from Mexico. This guy's operation is BIG, he runs himself into the ground, he'll retire more than wealthy, though probably meet his waterloo long before his time for his petal to the metal mentality. Indeed plenty of thought required for all this! Another nearby place is on a much smaller scale run by a middle aged woman having build a nice little greenhouse set up, though situated really out of the way and receives very little business, sad seeing her place still full of unsold annuals in July, it's known she's not in good financial standing. Another problem is that it's difficult to sell such a place of obvious poor location long down upon dead end road.
@FlomatonFamous
Жыл бұрын
Great video, good information!
@davidblackwell6842
Жыл бұрын
Hi Craig great video mate love watching you and you family all the ups and downs of a nursery business..but you are a inspiration to those starting out , learning from your experiences is the only way to learn. your successes and your mistakes and brave enough to share them .all the very best Dave uk
@TheSoulSurvivorProject411
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your experience. I really needed you today. God has given me the ability to grow beauty. I acknowledge what I've been given, and now I'm looking to educate myself on making my vision a reality. God gave me your presence on my KZitem. This video was EXACTLY what I needed today. Thank you 😂
@savvydirtfarmer
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Glad you're here.
@flatbrokeatfifty
Жыл бұрын
I am in a small apartment with a large balcony and I'm starting from there. So yes probably not the ideal demographic but it's ok to dream
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
You can absolutely start a small nursery in a tiny place like a balcony, and you can learn so much you won't believe it.
25 күн бұрын
Hope that dream is growing into profits.
@hosta127
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good reminders. I am ordering in 3 - 32-plug trays of green giant arbs (96 total) and 9 trays of hydrangea. Do you recommend potting everything up to gallon pots? And when do you put arbs directly in the ground to grow out?
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Definitely pot those arbs in 1 or trade 1 pots. In ground? Depends on what you want to do with them. I only grow plants in the ground if I'm going to bare root ship them. I used to grow more in the ground than I do now, but it's more extra work to have to dig them and pot them later, and if you do a lot of them, it's A LOT of extra work.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
I'd pot the hydrangeas too, unless you want to kepp some of them, and/or arbs, for parent plants.
@deathroll69
Жыл бұрын
Good informative video.
@garyhamilton2979
Жыл бұрын
I think this is the reality check i needed. Germinated 40 horsechestnut seeds thinking i could sell them. Can't even give them away. Half are still the tub and the other half individual pots or put in pots of 4. Would love to get a stall next summer andctrycto sell them. Only expense is the compost.
25 күн бұрын
You can always rent a small plot from a farmer and most community plots allow for growing ornamental plants even if you're in an apartment. Also you may convince your apartment complex to allow you to garden or set up a community space. Then there is always getting the proper state and federal permitting to allow you to harvest wild plants and sell them.
@matthewStapleton
Жыл бұрын
Great advice for any business
@MississippiFiddler
Ай бұрын
Just curious, what did you do for a living before starting your nursery? How long did you work in that vocation? I admire your determination! Please keep posting!
@savvydirtfarmer
Ай бұрын
I was a pastor for about 25 years.
25 күн бұрын
My plan is start a nursery that specializes in rare and unusual plants, edible landscaping, butterfly/hummingbird/wildlife gardening, food forests. I live in a 1.4 million metro region and there is no native or specialty nursery.
@dottie_mayfield
11 ай бұрын
You're awesome 👌 thank you very much!
@savvydirtfarmer
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@SeededGarden
Жыл бұрын
What Zone are you in? 7, 8? I’m in 8, Pacific nw. I would like to learn how to successfully overwinter potted herbaceous plants. Ideally a “greenhouse”. How about putting containered plants into a metal trough and packing them with with some organic matter to help keep the cold away?
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Don't know much about that family of plants, really
@pillarfigueroa1526
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much
@JustJamesDean
10 ай бұрын
I am having problem gaining traction on facebook market place. Good plants, good pictures at very reasonable price, lots of clicks but no sale :( To make things worse, this are commonly sought after plants. And only 2 other sellers with same plants at much higher prices Any tips, Mr Odem? Thank you
@lilyrosedaisyvioletsweetpe1207
9 ай бұрын
💚💚
@lizrose9981
Жыл бұрын
0ne thing you did not mention was a health interruption!
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Yep. 20 other things I could have mentioned as well.
@pillarfigueroa1526
6 ай бұрын
I' like to buy Some plug Emerald green 70
@ZE308AC
Жыл бұрын
Makes me not want to start a nursery and it makes me wounder why the universe gave me this dream when i am horrible at math?
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
What part makes you want to not start one, even though the "universe" gave you the dream?
@ZE308AC
Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer I am pretty bad at math and I would hate to end up in legal trouble for not charging the correct taxes and deducting taxes of the paystubs for my workers.
@savvydirtfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Let a calculator do math and get an accountant. They'll pay for themselves quickly in what trouble they'll save you. Problem solved.@@ZE308AC
@ZE308AC
Жыл бұрын
@@savvydirtfarmer thank you, I really appreciate the solution 🙏.
@alphaturd6922
2 ай бұрын
Wow maybe you should rephrase this you keep telling ppl they are going to fail over and over again
@savvydirtfarmer
2 ай бұрын
If they do the things I mentioned here, they will fail.
@subsonicdemon
Жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on how to properly take care of your potted plants week to week basis? I was doing good at first but everything started dying on me and I don't know why. I water daily but that's pretty much it
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