November 5, 2024

VIDEO: Where I Buy EVERYTHING | Flower Farmer Shopping Guide


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One of the biggest challenges I have dealt with in setting up our farm is finding sources for everything that I need. And, other people must struggle with this too, because its one of the most common questions I get over on my instagram account – https://www.instagram.com/you.cant.eat.the.grass/
So, here is the list! And if there is anything else, ask in the comments. (Amazon links are affiliate links)

Bouquet Wrap Paper
https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-13732/Kraft-Paper-Wrap/30-lb-Kraft-Paper-Sheets-18-x-18

Stainless Steel Feed Buckets
https://amzn.to/3V2TWHh

SUMMER GEAR

Corona Snips
Curved blade – https://amzn.to/3EUUGso
Straight blade – https://amzn.to/3iaOCDq

Gloves – Watson Stealth Hero
https://amzn.to/3AEJzRN

Foldable Sunhat
https://amzn.to/3GAvdWx

Summer Overalls
https://www.duluthtrading.com/womens-heirloom-gardening-bib-overalls-16760.html

Work Pants
https://www.duluthtrading.com/women/bottoms/work-pants/

Waterproof Ankle Boots
https://www.bogsfootwear.ca/shop/style/72203-306.html

You Can’t Eat the Grass Tshirts
https://you-cant-eat-the-grass.creator-spring.com/

WINTER GEAR

Felco Hand Pruners
https://amzn.to/3VpGrS1

Insulated Gardening Gloves
https://amzn.to/3grRQSr

Warm Hat
https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-scandinavian-earflap-hat-88351.html

Canvas Overalls
https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-fire-hose-duluthflex-bib-overalls-95719.html?color=HTN

FLORAL STUDIO/WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

Folding Table
https://amzn.to/3iaWdS4

Elastics (2.5×1/8)
https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-13705/Desk-Supplies/31-Rubber-Bands-2-1-2-x-1-8

Stapler
https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/H-308/Staplers-and-Staples/Bostitch-Industrial-Plier-Stapler

Stem Cutter
https://amzn.to/3GDnBCA

Stainless Steel Feed Buckets
https://amzn.to/3V2TWHh

Dream Buckets
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/cut-flower-supplies/procona-system/valencia-series/valencia-container-35-cm-procona-system-7930.html

Metal Shelving on Wheels
https://amzn.to/3TV7G5L

Flat Ground Dolly to help moving heavy items
https://amzn.to/3TV7G5L

GARAGE GEAR/BIGGER TOOLS

Winstrip Heavy Duty Seedling Trays
https://www.neversinktools.com/en-ca/products/winstrip-trays?variant=39381688221814

Another Seedling Tray Resource
https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/collections/seed-starting-equipment

Jang Seeder
https://duboisag.com/ca_en/jang-automation-jp-1-clean-seeder-without-seed-roller.html

Earthway Seeder
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/seeders/earthway/earthway-seeder-9170.html

Landscape Fabric
https://duboisag.com/ca_en/ground-cover-for-greenhouses-nurseries-and-garden-centers-3-2-oz.html
this looks like a good Amazon link, but I’ve never order this specific link
https://amzn.to/3gupkiZ

BSC Walking Tractor
https://www.bcsamerica.com/

Greenhouse/High Tunnel
https://www.farmersfriend.com/caterpillar-tunnel

LG Air Conditioner
https://amzn.to/3TZcsiv

HANDTOOLS

Wide Landscaping Rake
https://amzn.to/3i4mPUX

Battery Powered Pole Hedge Trimmer (We have Dewalt brand, this is an example of something similar)
https://amzn.to/3Oxjdqw

Bulb Planter
https://amzn.to/3EA6cIg

Favorite Shaped Hand Trovel
https://amzn.to/3EvA2O8

Japanese Weeding Sickle (Hand Hoe)
https://amzn.to/3ABtRHm

SEED SOURCES

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/

https://www.sunflowerselections.com/

https://www.damseeds.com/

West Coast Seeds (affiliate)
https://bit.ly/3u0ydFe

https://www.ballseed.com/

https://www.vannoortbulb.com/

https://www.unicornblooms.com/

BOOKS

The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers
Lynn Byczynski

https://amzn.to/3XeKORo

Cool Flowers: How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather Techniques
Lisa Mason Ziegler

https://amzn.to/3AWXRO7

Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms
Erin Benzakein

https://amzn.to/3EtkKt7

Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season
Erin Benzakein

https://amzn.to/3Xh1pUV

Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers
Bex Partridge

https://amzn.to/3gsIq9d

The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work
Ben Hartman

https://amzn.to/3Xg41lT

Ready Farmer One: The Farmer’s Guide to Selling and Marketing
Diego Footer, Nina Galle

https://amzn.to/3gmWPne

Grounded: A Gardener’s Journey to Abundance and Self-Sufficiency
Liz Zorab

https://amzn.to/3Av6rD9

Small Farm, Big Dreams: Turning A Flower-Growing Passion into a Successful Floral Business
Jennifer O’Neal

https://amzn.to/3GBfQNx

VIDEO MAKING GEAR

Our Camera
https://amzn.to/3qZrl99

Our Mic
https://amzn.to/3u4kCNc

22 thoughts on “VIDEO: Where I Buy EVERYTHING | Flower Farmer Shopping Guide

  1. We love Duluth! My partner works on a horse farm and is very hard on his clothes. He has winter and the summer weight duluth overalls and they have held up very well. He tried some carhartt ones but they basically fell apart within a season.

  2. Lady Serina and Sir Ian, this is hilarious! And so well done! Established Titles could never find a better ad for their product! They should reward you handsomely, as befits your status as Lady and Lord!

  3. In your future, go for a heat exchange system, provides heat and cool..
    I use Lee Valley Tools for garden supplies. They're a bit more expensive, but the quality is much better.
    I won't use Uline because of the owners funding extreme right-wing people all through Canada and the US. Richard Uihlein pushes for some laws that I just can't abide.
    I wondered where the buckets came from, will see if local suppliers have them as Princess Auto seems expensive, maybe too expensive.
    Check out Lee Valley, they have a couple of hand tools that are almost unbreakable. I bought a long handled cultivator, it's amazing for strength and durability.

  4. Thank you for this helpful episode! I’m changing my small grass front yard in Vermont into a raised-bed flower farm. (Will be called Keep Smilin’ Flower Stand) Started with cardboard and now covered with wood chips. Earthworms are prolific!
    Volunteer pumpkin crop (erupted from donated pile of leaves) helped me tell others of my future flowers. Gave away the pumpkins (of all sizes) helped me spread the word!!! Loads of future clients already. Especially neighborhood kids!
    Carolyn/Vermont Cat Lady (originally from San Diego, California)

  5. Thanks so much, Serina, for showing and telling us about where you got all the stuff we ask you about, and for providing links and suggestions! Great job! Love the drone footage, Ian!

  6. This was super helpful. I’m not a flower farmer but I do like to grow a cut flower garden and so much of what you shared I can adopt in a much smaller form. Thank you so much!!

  7. Thank you so much Serina and Ian for the wonderful information, I really love your channel! You guys are a so hard working couple, creative, fun and funny. I really don’t know how you can do everything that you do… the farm, markets, making videos, house work and having kids!. I have a question about what exact brand and model if posible are your cordless drill and bulb auger? I have seen one that you use with a handle to the side, It looks pretty handy when you were putting the plugs in the ground.

  8. Super info Serena, thanks! Would love to have a video covering of your favourite gardening/farming books and knowledge resources (such as other YouTube channels or websites), etc. Where do you do when you want inspiration or information on specific plants/flowers or gardening/farming techniques. I know you have a list but it would be interesting to hear your opinions on each as I've found that great books/resources for one thing are not so great for another, and so on.

  9. You need to be highlighted on Duluth's website – they always highlight hard working people, especially women who wear their clothes while doing what they love. You'd be perfect!

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