Six Figure Flower Farming

Nikki Bartley didn't wait for perfect land access, a perfect setup, or perfect timing. She started selling mason jar arrangements out of her front yard and built Cross Street Flower Farm into a thriving New England cut flower business by leasing seven acres on town owned farmland, then designing a business model that keeps customers coming back all season long. In this episode, we dig into how Nik...

Most flower farmers head into a new year full of hope but without a clear plan... and that’s how burnout and unpredictable income sneak right back in! In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny Marks shares five strategic shifts to help you build a more profitable, efficient, and sustainable flower farm in 2026 - without more land, more flowers, or more chaos. This conversatio...

2025 was a year that tested every part of running a flower farm business. In this episode, Jenny shares the real lessons that shaped her season, from profitable crop trials and smarter delegation to building systems that support sustainable farm business growth. She talks honestly about tracking numbers, focusing on what already works, and why leadership, marketing, and sales should never fall on...

Flower farmers everywhere are dreaming of a calmer, more profitable season, and this episode breaks down what actually creates that kind of business. Jenny walks through the real reasons farms feel dramatic, from unpredictable profits to chaotic customers to never ending to do lists, and shares simple shifts that bring clarity, confidence, and more time back in your life. You’ll hear why knowing y...

Long days, physical work, skipped meals, mental fog… flower farming asks a lot of your body, and it is easy to hit burnout long before the season ends. In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny sits down with fitness and nutrition coach for women in agriculture, Lindsey Sherman, to talk about what really happens when farming becomes your only “workout.” Together they dig into...

Every season tells a story, and this episode walks flower farmers through one of the most transformative rituals of the entire year. Jenny breaks down the exact six step process she uses to evaluate her farm’s performance, uncover hidden opportunities, and reset her business for long term growth. From dreaming up revenue goals to reviewing projected versus actual numbers, this audit creates clarit...

This week on the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny digs into one of the easiest ways to bring in real winter income on a small scale flower farm. A well timed CSA or subscription launch can turn the slow season into your most reliable cash flow, thanks to holiday gifting, new year motivation, and customers who are desperate for something pretty to look forward to after months of gloomy weat...

Holiday shoppers are overwhelmed and eager for direction, which makes this the perfect moment for flower farmers to step in with a simple gift guide that solves a real problem. This week Jenny breaks down how a curated guide not only helps customers choose thoughtful presents, but also positions your farm as a high quality local gifting source. Even if you don't grow winter flowers, there are so m...

Today on the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast we are joined with Gregory Witscher of Understory Farm in Vermont. Greg has spent 13 seasons refining a lean crew, clear systems, and a weekly workflow that moves volume through wholesale florists and grocery stores without losing profitability. If you are curious about making wholesale or grocery store bouquets work for your farm, this episode is a b...

Join the Six Figure Flower Farming Course: trademarkfarmer.com/enroll Ever wish you could sit down with an experienced flower farmer and ask all your business questions? In this week’s episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast , Jenny hosts a live Q&A session packed with honest, practical advice for new and seasoned growers alike. From knowing where to reinvest your profits to finding y...

This week I am chatting with Karen Kohuth of Greenhouse on Greendell in New Jersey about how she and her husband shifted from microgreens to cut flowers and grew revenue by 27 percent in one season. Karen walks through what changed on the business side of her flower farm business: niching down to one product line, using crop planning to match bouquet recipes and market demand, keeping weekly sales...

Pull back the curtain with me on the refreshed Six Figure Flower Farming program opening November 4. I walk through the five pillars that scale a flower farm without burnout: your profit plan, crop costing to pinpoint top moneymakers, efficient farm operations that run without you, marketing that builds demand, and sales that convert CSA and retail customers with ease. You will hear how we use rea...

At Daybreak Farm in New Jersey, Krissa and Bill Hoermann took a one-acre blank slate and transformed it into a thriving flower business that now supports both their wedding and event studio and a busy farm stand. In this episode, they share how implementing simple systems helped them cut more than 20 hours of work each week while actually increasing profits. From planting with purpose and bunching...

Scaling your flower farm doesn’t always mean adding more work to your already full plate. In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast , host Jenny Marks walks you through a simple three-step framework to uncover hidden profit leaks, streamline your systems, and focus on what actually moves the needle. From raising prices with confidence to cutting hours of wasted labor in the field, t...

What happens when a simple New Year’s resolution turns into a thriving flower farm? In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast , Jenny sits down with Lee Anne of Whiffle & Hum Flower Farm to talk about her journey from wanting fresh flowers on her kitchen table to managing multiple acres of production. Lee Anne shares the gritty reality of transforming an old hay field into flowe...

Starting a flower farm is no small feat, and the truth is, most of us walk into it with more questions than answers. In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny Marks opens up about the real reasons her flower farm didn’t fail—lessons learned through years of scrappy problem-solving, tough setbacks, and a whole lot of resilience. From running lean with used equipment and priori...

Running a flower farm is not for the faint of heart! In this episode, Jenny sits down with Shannon and Lynds from The Dirt on Flowers to talk about the grit, resilience, and mindset it takes to keep showing up year after year. Between unpredictable weather, endless to-do lists, and the pressure of running a profitable business, flower farming can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Yet through i...

Building a profitable flower farm doesn’t happen overnight. It comes with plenty of mistakes, pivots, and surprising realizations along the way. In this episode, Jenny Marks is  sharing six lessons that shaped her journey to growing a multiple six-figure farm, from why you can’t do it all alone to the mindset shifts that made scaling possible. You’ll hear how she moved past perfectionism...

Running a flower farm means you’re already wearing a dozen hats... but is your website pulling its weight too? In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny walks through five simple tweaks that will turn your website from a digital business card into a money-making machine. From adding clear “buy now” buttons on every page to optimizing for mobile and collecting emails, these st...

Running a flower farm takes grit, creativity, and the right tools to make the work sustainable. In this episode, Jenny Marks dives into the equipment that has saved her countless hours and spared her body from burnout. From affordable used tractors to must-have implements, irrigation systems, and simple game changers like hose reels and rolling racks, she breaks down which investments actually del...

On this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny sits down with Diane Szukovathy, co-founder of Jello Mold Farm and a driving force behind the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. Diane shares the story behind Floral Standards , an in-depth resource created by the co-op to help flower farmers master post-harvest handling, improve quality, and stand out in a competitive global market. W...

  In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast , Jenny walks through the three core stages of a flower farming business: the Hustler Stage, the Entrepreneur Stage, and the CEO Stage. From harvesting in the dark with a headlamp to hiring your first team member, each stage comes with its own challenges, bottlenecks, and growth opportunities. You’ll learn how to recognize where you a...

When I first started flower farming, I was squeezing it in before and after my full-time government job—waking up early, working late, and cramming weekends with harvesting, bouquet making, and markets. So if you’re currently balancing a day job while trying to build your dream flower business? I see you, and I made this episode just for you. Today, I’m diving into six practical tips that helped m...

What happens when a vegetable grower discovers dahlias? For Jenny Marks of Trademarks Flower Farm, it was the beginning of an entirely new chapter—one filled with vibrant blooms, profitable systems, and a whole lot of mindset shifts. Originally aired on the Backyard Bouquet Podcast , this republished episode takes you behind the scenes of Jenny’s flower farming journey, from throwing hay bales as...

If you want big, healthy blooms and strong spring sales, you’ve got to start planning now!! In this episode, Jenny explains how fall planting decisions—like ordering plugs, prepping beds, and choosing the right crops—can make or break your spring success. She shares her favorite early bloomers (hello snapdragons, campanula, and ranunculus), explains the timing pitfalls that trip up even exper...