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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own gardening or farming business?

It can sound romantic and whimsical, can\\u2019t it?

But what\'s really involved in running a seasonal business around growing things? How do you manage the season or even your day around harvesting and delivering plant material?

This week, I share an episode I actually recorded for some of my students. You see, I have a secret podcast called Seedy Conversations\\xae where I give the back story on businesses, homesteaders and bloggers.\\xa0 We dive into what makes them tick.

Well, this episode is from those archives. I interviewed Erin Benzakein who has been on the Living Homegrown Podcast before (Episode #95). But this time, Erin pulls back the curtain and gives a snapshot of what life is like as a small organic farmer in the state of Washington.

Erin is the top floral farmer-florist in the country and she spills the beans on what it really means to run a small family farm.

And the good news is that Erin finds her business to be rewarding and inspiring each and every day. I think you will love her story!\\xa0

You\'ll learn:

• About a typical day in the life of a farmer-florist
• What is the best gear to wear in the field
• Which crops to grow for market
• The magical time for taking garden photos
• The 1 morning practice that sets you up for success in your day
• Top advice for anyone considering becoming a farmer

You can get more information about Erin, her farm and all the links mentioned in this episode in the show notes at\\xa0www.LivingHomegrown.com/119\\xa0as well as a full transcript of the show.