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Growing the Good Life Farmstand We’re growing food in a 3/4 acre market garden in western North Carolina.

09/13/2026

Am I too late to start seeds?

If you've ever stood at your trays wondering that, this one's for you.

Timing is the thing nobody explains when you start growing plants to sell. Start too early and you're hauling rootbound plants back and forth. Start too late and customers walk right past your little seedlings. The fix isn't working harder. It's counting backward from the day your customer wants to plant, not forward from the day you feel like sowing.

In this one:
🌱 The weeks-to-sellable number for tomatoes, peppers, brassicas, herbs, and perennials (screenshot the chart)
🌱 Why your peppers are always behind your tomatoes and the two-week fix
🌱 The three steps I use before I fill a single tray

I grow seedlings, vegetables, and cut flowers on 3/4 acre in NC and I've gotten this wrong plenty. This is what I wish somebody had told me the first year.

Tell me in the comments what you're starting next. I read every one.

09/04/2026

Your time and business expenses are worth more than you think. The basic cost to grow a plant is just the start. Triple that base cost to cover your business expenses, and then double it again for your sale price. This simple formula ensures you're covering all your costs and making a profit.

09/03/2026

Price isn't usually the problem when plants don't sell; it's often confidence. Know your real costs (your floor) and what buyers will pay (your ceiling). Never drop below your floor. Before discounting, autopsy unsold plants: check the crop, venue, and timing.

08/31/2026

I refuse to compete by selling at a loss. Let others dictate pricing strategies. I focus on maximizing value and minimizing costs to provide the best deals with amazing support.

08/29/2026

Someone questioned your $4 tomato plant price compared to Walmart? You have two numbers: market price and your profit. Most only consider the market, leading to working for free. This video reveals both numbers so you can confidently answer price objections and make money.

07/21/2026

It has never made more sense to grow your own food. Check my Linktree link in bio for resources that help you grow your own food.

07/21/2026

Growing money in my backyard! 💰🌱 These bean plants aren't just beautiful—they're financial powerhouses. Each plant produces about 1/2 pound of beans throughout the season, turning 30¢ worth of seeds into roughly $12 worth of organic produce!

I'm growing Cherokee Trail of Tears beans this year—they're amazing because you can harvest them twice: first as fresh green beans, then let the rest mature for dried beans packed with protein. Talk about efficiency!

When you consider that organic beans at the store cost $ 5- 7 per pound, my little setup saves our family major money all season. Plus, Trail of Tears beans will climb vertically so they barely take up any space!
What are you growing that gives you the biggest return on investment? Drop it in the comments! 👇



07/20/2026

Your seedlings are DYING because of these 3 common mistakes! 🪦🌱 New YT Vid is UP! After growing thousands of plants in my market garden, I'm revealing why your seedlings are leggy & yellow (hint: that red solo cup might be the problem!) 👀 Save this for spring seed starting! ⭐️"

07/20/2026

Master Seed Starting: Effortless Tips for Gardeners The YouTube Video is up! The EASIEST way to start seeds! 🌱 After growing 1000s of plants, here's my interruption-proof system that actually works... Watch how I never waste seeds or double plant (game-changing tip at 0:25!) Save this for your spring garden planning! ⭐️ Pro tip: Label everything BEFORE you plant 📝

07/19/2026

The new YT video is up! I'm growing an entire salad garden on my back deck in a tiny footprint. I've used these methods to grow 100+ lbs of food in 20 sq ft 🌱 3 vertical systems that actually work (tested in my gardens) Save this for your spring garden planning ⭐️

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Grover, NC
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