Hey Hun Flower Farm

Healing Soil and Community one Bouquet at a Time.

Tenacity and Zip Ties

Hey Hun,

I'm about 58 days into this wild idea that I might be able to start my own flower farm in my own backyard; and side yard, and front yard, and part of my driveway. It just keeps growing as I rework my crop plan and potential stem counts. I am trying to remember I can't grow every flower that makes my heart go pitter patter, but if I could I would.

About three years ago I found myself struggling at work and personally. My job was very stressful, my grandma was very ill, and I was really struggling with my own health problems. Through her passing and all the ups and downs that followed I found myself called to the garden, and at work whenever I had a chance to walk in the sunshine and listen to my favorite flower podcast I would. It was my escape. Over the last three years I have quietly made plans, what would I grow if I had a farm? How would I start seeds on a large scale if I had a farm? How would I sell my bouquets if I owned my own business? Then over my Winter break I decided I wasn't going to wait for the perfect moment or perfect property- I was just going to try. So here I am. ​​

My seed set up station was built by Facebook Marketplace finds, zip ties, and tenacity. Please excuse my psychedelic pink grow lights, I got them all for $40 and they work like a charm. I am committed to minimizing plastic use so I am using cookie sheets from the dollar store and when I need to use plastic I reuse it as much as possible. I currently have seeds started outside in old milk jugs, seeds started indoors in old take-out containers, and I have used the same gallon baggies many time already.

Throughout all this learning and adventure so far, I think the best thing is what I have gained. I have gained confidence as I have learned new skills and made more connections in my local community. I have been able to plant seeds indoors even when it's raining and the forecast predicts snow. My physical and mental health has improved as I pour my heart into my plants. I have found a way to share my passion for gardening with my community, and share that joy and hope, it brings me even when the world feels heavy.

Whatever your passion is, I hope you find the courage to try. Worst case scenario we mess it all up right? At least I'm having fun along the way.

~Hannah