I always wish I had propagated more last year! So agree it takes a lot to get started with a new plant. We try and buy 10 plants of good size when the they go on a 50% off sale. That might yield at least 50-100 cuttings. Even more if you are aggressive. Then within 2 years you should really be on your way. Thanks as always.
I totally agree that it is wise to have a good variety of plants. I am working on my inventory. I’m going kinda slow.. Maybe too slow! While this year has been my best year of sales, I’m still on a tight budget. I have bought a few different perennials to propagate. Just not enough quantity to have a good representation of each variety. What I added this year will not be ready until at least 2026. Until I build my account, I feel that I will have to test each plant in small quantities.. I just ordered in a couple liners to boost my GG’s and added 50 Little Giants to try. Thanks for your advice and insight. It is very helpful to see other people’s experiences and learn from them. God Bless ❤
I grow several types of plants and trees from seed. The places that have virtually no online presence is usually deliberate. They reach out to other places and offer their products. That's why they can be so hard to find. Great video as always...
Good morning to you and your family.I had to say I really appreciate the videos man I really do. Every video I watch gives me that much more confidence in trying to start my own.
A big part of this game is confidence... and you'll only gain it by getting a small win, then another, then another. Eventually, you get competent at what you're doing, no matter how small, and you realize, "I can do this thing!"
Another great video, Craig. I’m coming to the end of my infrastructure phase (at least for this stage of my nursery), and boy is it a good feeling. I can only imagine the cost of your infrastructure phase, and the relief you must feel! Question for you: Do you do many ornamental grasses? They’re pretty popular here in the Willamette Valley (NW Oregon), but just wanted to hear your experience. I’ve been dividing the MESS out of several varieties, and received a lot of compliments on the “displays” planted in my yard, last summer from passersby’s. If interested, I’d be happy to ship you a few varieties of differing sizes/forms to play around with. Best wishes on your continued success, Odem Family. And Craig, you don’t realize what an inspiration you’ve been to me. You’re a true family man, and you’ve set an example of the type of father and business owner I want to be for my stepson, stepdaughter, and my son. I really appreciate you, these RUclips videos, and your honest, upfront approach to your successes and failures. You’re an inspiration, my friend. Thank you.
Grasses? I haven't done much with them. My first crack at it, I had about 50 going into winter, and they all died. Not sure how to winter them, but people ask me for them pretty often and I know I'd do well to learn them. Glad you're here, and I do appreciate the kind words - they make a difference.
Although variety is the crown Prince of a good nursery, but the King is multiple turnover through a season is KING. Not sitting on inventory throughout a season alleviates stagnation of cash flow and allows financial exploration towards plants in high demand. Good luck.
ok as aiways good video i started selling retail 40 plus years ago over time i had to switch to wholesale much simpler less employees easier to manage some wholesale nursries sell all they can grow & are happy with that as you grow head achs increase my philosophy keep it simple i try to watch every video you make
Your right whole sale nurseries seem to like to hide. I kept looking for wholesale nurseries in my area and through the internet I had no luck I drove one day in this one area I found five nurseries I couldn't find any info on them at all so I went I stopped in at each one of them I will be doing business with two of them . The others only do business with big corporations and landscape The landscape company has to do thousands of dollars before they'll do business with them. I've always thought variety because most people like lots of different things no matter if it's plants clothing or home decorations. Plants do sell them selfies all you have to do is greet your customer smile answer their questions give them help if needed. As always thanks for the info
I enjoy your channel... grow you 2 million Green Giants... retail, wholesale, and rewholesale... I think you will make a killing down the road... they will eventually be overplanted..but may take years... good luck to you and your family..
I'm retired and found social security doesn't go far. So I started selling pothos plants which is what I have on hand . My sell usually last three days and I sell out. I have done this for three years. I was thinking about jow I could draw my business and ran across your videos and have been encouraged. I want to start to sell perennials and shrubs. In the process of trying to find wholesale venders. I have about 200 plants in my home right now. For now I only sell twice a year, early spring and fall.
QUESTION Your channel and a few others has definitely inspired me to try out the nursery business! I live in eastern Oklahoma on a 90 acre property. My concern is that, there are a 3 giant nurseries within about 30 miles of me, but within 60 miles there are several decent sized cities with lots of new residential and commercial development. So my question is, do you think I could still make sufficient sales if i offer delivery and my prices are low/competitive?
I don't think those nurseries matter at all. I think if you go with a unique business model, price your plants so you can make sufficient profit, and be a great small enterprise to do business with... you'll get more customers than you'll ever be able to satisty. That's not hyperbole.
Ive learned so much from you. I’m just a hobbyist but I like to propagate for my garden clubs annual plant sale in May and for family. Have you given any thought to starting or buying in Native Plants for your area. It’s getting to be a (great) trend and it is a niche market here in the northeast as not a lot of nurseries carry them. Some of the sources are Izel and Prarie Moon that will provide plugs. Also I’m going to try a bubbler approach this February to start some woody plants.
I sell plenty of native plants, but as you mentioned, it is definitely a "niche," and I'm not interested in becoming a niche nursery. I want to have as many varieties (non-invasive) as I possibly can and let buyers determine what they want - native or otherwise. Probably 8 or 9 out of 10 customers don't even know what "native" plants are. They're just looking for plants and I'm glad to sell them.
I have a device that will make seeds grow faster and stronger. I want to try and make money with this. I know you start from cuttings but this works best on seeds
💚💚 Going to be "Opening" this coming March. I've sold a bit on FB, but this will be my first open-to-the-public weekend. (It will be for just a Friday and Saturday - sort of testing the waters.) I think I've gone opposite in the variety issue. I have a whole lot of different plants (hoarder's syndrome??) but not a whole lot of anything. My biggest fear is that I won't sell. My second biggest fear is that I'll sell everything and have to start all over, 🤣🤣
My biggest hangup is living in a residential area. I can't have open hours. I've been thinking about renting a place in a business zone, but fear of making a profit is holding me back. Why would people choose me over the big box stores or other nurseries? I think I need to either stay small in my backyard or go really big and rent or buy a commercial building. I would still have to make it during the winter months. It's really scary either way.
Build a small, invisible nursery in your backyard. Become a great propagator of 10 varieties of plants. Wholesale rooted cuttings / liners shipped right from your house. Your neighbors would never know.
I just started selling plants about a year ago. I just did my first batch of arborvitae’s and I’m wondering what you price them at and at what size. Also how long does it take for them to get to selling size for you?
Hey there! This is a plant question maybe you can help with. I have a nursery here in central Florida, Natalia’s garden center. Been following your channel since before I opened I love seeing your success. I have a problem with arborvitae and cypress. At times they will brown from the center and die back. Any recommendations?
Cypress? Not sure. Arborvitaes like Green giants, are not hardy in your area. Your probably zone 9/10. Arborvitaes need a period of dormancy, induced by freezing temperatures, to survive.
Thanks Craig. Entering 2nd year and thank you for the encouragement on the start up cost. I knew going in but I have also thought, Gheeze, when will it get set in place 😅 Question, so far I have advertised very locally. Community groups, my page and personal page. I haven't "boosted" yet. I know this year, with more stock now, it's time. So are you "boosting" on FB or do you mean posting on Marketplace? That would be a big help to some guidance there. Thank you for the journey. 🤗
I do paid ad through my business page. And, occasionally, I will boost a marketplace post as well, depending on what I'm selling. I don't do marketplace boost for regular ho hum plant sales.
i have white mulberry and figs bare root trees right now i have about 60 deaert king fig trees but dont have a nursery if you want to sell them for me and we can go half and half profit or i can sell them to you at a good price for both of us i carry multiple fig varties so i can work on a order for summer for you
@savvydirtfarmer I'm going to get license soon but still looking for suppliers ive seen you in the past pay up to 8/10$ a plant i can sell them to you for dollars for big amounts of trees if interested email me and il save your contact when I get my license we can do business
Make yourself a FB business page. Simple. Create an ad for your product on that page. Set your advertising budget through FB. Send it our into your world.
I always wish I had propagated more last year! So agree it takes a lot to get started with a new plant. We try and buy 10 plants of good size when the they go on a 50% off sale. That might yield at least 50-100 cuttings. Even more if you are aggressive. Then within 2 years you should really be on your way. Thanks as always.
That's a good approach to building up your stock. I’ve yet to “over propagate” anything. I don’t know what the upper limit is on some of these plants
I totally agree that it is wise to have a good variety of plants. I am working on my inventory. I’m going kinda slow.. Maybe too slow! While this year has been my best year of sales, I’m still on a tight budget. I have bought a few different perennials to propagate. Just not enough quantity to have a good representation of each variety. What I added this year will not be ready until at least 2026. Until I build my account, I feel that I will have to test each plant in small quantities.. I just ordered in a couple liners to boost my GG’s and added 50 Little Giants to try. Thanks for your advice and insight. It is very helpful to see other people’s experiences and learn from them. God Bless ❤
You're got a good thing going... just keep it up!
It’s a joy to watch your family proper.❤ many blessings
I grow several types of plants and trees from seed. The places that have virtually no online presence is usually deliberate. They reach out to other places and offer their products. That's why they can be so hard to find. Great video as always...
Good morning to you and your family.I had to say I really appreciate the videos man I really do. Every video I watch gives me that much more confidence in trying to start my own.
A big part of this game is confidence... and you'll only gain it by getting a small win, then another, then another. Eventually, you get competent at what you're doing, no matter how small, and you realize, "I can do this thing!"
Another great video, Craig. I’m coming to the end of my infrastructure phase (at least for this stage of my nursery), and boy is it a good feeling. I can only imagine the cost of your infrastructure phase, and the relief you must feel!
Question for you: Do you do many ornamental grasses? They’re pretty popular here in the Willamette Valley (NW Oregon), but just wanted to hear your experience.
I’ve been dividing the MESS out of several varieties, and received a lot of compliments on the “displays” planted in my yard, last summer from passersby’s.
If interested, I’d be happy to ship you a few varieties of differing sizes/forms to play around with.
Best wishes on your continued success, Odem Family.
And Craig, you don’t realize what an inspiration you’ve been to me. You’re a true family man, and you’ve set an example of the type of father and business owner I want to be for my stepson, stepdaughter, and my son.
I really appreciate you, these RUclips videos, and your honest, upfront approach to your successes and failures. You’re an inspiration, my friend. Thank you.
Grasses? I haven't done much with them. My first crack at it, I had about 50 going into winter, and they all died. Not sure how to winter them, but people ask me for them pretty often and I know I'd do well to learn them. Glad you're here, and I do appreciate the kind words - they make a difference.
Although variety is the crown Prince of a good nursery, but the King is multiple turnover through a season is KING. Not sitting on inventory throughout a season alleviates stagnation of cash flow and allows financial exploration towards plants in high demand. Good luck.
Excellent advice
So many good nuggets per usual, you’re the BEST, Thanks!!
Hope you're finding it useful.
Hope everyone has a blessed and peaceful thanksgiving and holiday season. Wow it's that time again. Feels like it was only a couple months ago.
Excellent advice 👌
ok as aiways good video i started selling retail 40 plus years ago over time i had to switch to wholesale much simpler less employees easier to manage some wholesale nursries sell all they can grow & are happy with that as you grow head achs increase my philosophy keep it simple i try to watch every video you make
"keep it simple." I really like that.
Great advice.
Great encouragement as always, Craig!
Thanks for watching! Hope you guys are doing well.
Your right whole sale nurseries seem to like to hide. I kept looking for wholesale nurseries in my area and through the internet I had no luck I drove one day in this one area I found five nurseries I couldn't find any info on them at all so I went I stopped in at each one of them I will be doing business with two of them . The others only do business with big corporations and landscape The landscape company has to do thousands of dollars before they'll do business with them. I've always thought variety because most people like lots of different things no matter if it's plants clothing or home decorations. Plants do sell them selfies all you have to do is greet your customer smile answer their questions give them help if needed. As always thanks for the info
Thank you!
So many
perennials!! I love them all!
Thank you Nanny!
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks Craig! Wonderful information...
As always, very encouraging too.
Blessings ❤
Thanks for watching! Hope you're having a good day!
I enjoy your channel... grow you 2 million Green Giants... retail, wholesale, and rewholesale... I think you will make a killing down the road... they will eventually be overplanted..but may take years... good luck to you and your family..
I'll keep that in mind, but gotta sell 'em before they're overplanted!
I'm retired and found social security doesn't go far. So I started selling pothos plants which is what I have on hand . My sell usually last three days and I sell out. I have done this for three years. I was thinking about jow I could draw my business and ran across your videos and have been encouraged. I want to start to sell perennials and shrubs. In the process of trying to find wholesale venders. I have about 200 plants in my home right now. For now I only sell twice a year, early spring and fall.
The great thing about a nursery business is you can do it on the tiniest scale to the largest... whatever fits yopur needs. You're doing good!
Спасибо! Смотрю вас из России.
that kinda looks like Russian???
@@savvydirtfarmer Thank you! I'm watching you from Russia.
QUESTION
Your channel and a few others has definitely inspired me to try out the nursery business! I live in eastern Oklahoma on a 90 acre property. My concern is that, there are a 3 giant nurseries within about 30 miles of me, but within 60 miles there are several decent sized cities with lots of new residential and commercial development. So my question is, do you think I could still make sufficient sales if i offer delivery and my prices are low/competitive?
I don't think those nurseries matter at all. I think if you go with a unique business model, price your plants so you can make sufficient profit, and be a great small enterprise to do business with... you'll get more customers than you'll ever be able to satisty. That's not hyperbole.
Ive learned so much from you. I’m just a hobbyist but I like to propagate for my garden clubs annual plant sale in May and for family. Have you given any thought to starting or buying in Native Plants for your area. It’s getting to be a (great) trend and it is a niche market here in the northeast as not a lot of nurseries carry them. Some of the sources are Izel and Prarie Moon that will provide plugs. Also I’m going to try a bubbler approach this February to start some woody plants.
I sell plenty of native plants, but as you mentioned, it is definitely a "niche," and I'm not interested in becoming a niche nursery. I want to have as many varieties (non-invasive) as I possibly can and let buyers determine what they want - native or otherwise. Probably 8 or 9 out of 10 customers don't even know what "native" plants are. They're just looking for plants and I'm glad to sell them.
I have a device that will make seeds grow faster and stronger. I want to try and make money with this. I know you start from cuttings but this works best on seeds
Is it copper, or pyramid shaped? Just curious, I’ve been doing my own experiments as well
@rena5553 strong rare earth magnet
@rena5553 look up the books "the magnetic blue print of life" and magnetism and it's affects on the living system" both are by Rawls and Davis
💚💚
Going to be "Opening" this coming March.
I've sold a bit on FB, but this will be my first open-to-the-public weekend.
(It will be for just a Friday and Saturday - sort of testing the waters.)
I think I've gone opposite in the variety issue. I have a whole lot of different plants (hoarder's syndrome??) but not a whole lot of anything.
My biggest fear is that I won't sell. My second biggest fear is that I'll sell everything and have to start all over, 🤣🤣
YES!! Selling out is the best and worst thing... it's kind of a crazy thing, really. Actually, it's never bad... it's the goal.
My biggest hangup is living in a residential area. I can't have open hours. I've been thinking about renting a place in a business zone, but fear of making a profit is holding me back. Why would people choose me over the big box stores or other nurseries? I think I need to either stay small in my backyard or go really big and rent or buy a commercial building. I would still have to make it during the winter months. It's really scary either way.
Build a small, invisible nursery in your backyard. Become a great propagator of 10 varieties of plants. Wholesale rooted cuttings / liners shipped right from your house. Your neighbors would never know.
I just started selling plants about a year ago. I just did my first batch of arborvitae’s and I’m wondering what you price them at and at what size. Also how long does it take for them to get to selling size for you?
About 2 years to get to trade 1 size. I sell those for $8 each.
Hey there! This is a plant question maybe you can help with. I have a nursery here in central Florida, Natalia’s garden center. Been following your channel since before I opened I love seeing your success. I have a problem with arborvitae and cypress. At times they will brown from the center and die back. Any recommendations?
Cypress? Not sure. Arborvitaes like Green giants, are not hardy in your area. Your probably zone 9/10. Arborvitaes need a period of dormancy, induced by freezing temperatures, to survive.
Thanks Craig. Entering 2nd year and thank you for the encouragement on the start up cost. I knew going in but I have also thought, Gheeze, when will it get set in place 😅 Question, so far I have advertised very locally. Community groups, my page and personal page. I haven't "boosted" yet. I know this year, with more stock now, it's time. So are you "boosting" on FB or do you mean posting on Marketplace? That would be a big help to some guidance there. Thank you for the journey. 🤗
I do paid ad through my business page. And, occasionally, I will boost a marketplace post as well, depending on what I'm selling. I don't do marketplace boost for regular ho hum plant sales.
Had known. HA!
Mr Farmer Sir, any advice on getting a discount from a wholesaler, say buying 1,000 pots of one variety. Thank you
Some wholesalers will discount for high quantities, or they have "tier" pricing based on order size. Just varies place to place... call and ask.
@savvydirtfarmer thank you for advice, much appreciate
i have white mulberry and figs bare root trees right now i have about 60 deaert king fig trees but dont have a nursery if you want to sell them for me and we can go half and half profit or i can sell them to you at a good price for both of us i carry multiple fig varties so i can work on a order for summer for you
Thanks for the offer, but I only buy stock from certified, state inspected nurseries. My own certification requires it
@savvydirtfarmer I'm going to get license soon but still looking for suppliers ive seen you in the past pay up to 8/10$ a plant i can sell them to you for dollars for big amounts of trees if interested email me and il save your contact when I get my license we can do business
Please how do you market on facebook
Make yourself a FB business page. Simple. Create an ad for your product on that page. Set your advertising budget through FB. Send it our into your world.
@@savvydirtfarmer this is so helpful
Thank you
Fantastic video, thank you!