Fail Until You Suc(seed)

Spirit Garden: Sunflowers and two types of Tobaccos

Maturing Mother Plant

Here's to 10 Weeks of Learning:

1.  Do plant another crop every week.  Succession planting was something I didn't do so well with this summer.  I am learning from my mistake and have been planting at least one new crop per week since.
2.  Don't  get discouraged.  You can only control so much and the plants are on their own schedule.  The first year is the hardest.  Mistakes have been made and will be made again.
3.  Do order supplies in bulk and advance such as plastic produce bags, labels, etc.  It will cut down on costs and everything helps.  Reusing is the best!
4.  Don't get caught up in politics.  Farmer's Market Associations and Cities they occupy don't always get along.  Especially in tourist towns.  There are always 2 sides to a story and the best thing I found to do was just appreciate the moment and the customers who are buying from you today.
5.  Do have enough change before going to the market.  Simple and Basic, but a pain if forgotten!
6.  Don't  wait until the last minute for anything!  Everything takes twice as long as you would think.  Be prepared in advance.
7.   Do appreciate the business from anyone. 
8.  Don't  forget to say thank you.
9.  Do accept help and show your appreciation for it.
10.  Don't leave book-keeping for next week.  Get it done as soon as market is finished.  Keep records.  Stay organized.

a few more....

11.  Maximize harvest potential, get to know the other foodies in the neighborhood, and get familiar with how to prepare the product you are selling.
12.   Trade when you can and when it feels good to do so.
13.  Sell when you can and when it feels good to do so.
14.  Communicate!  You never know what others are thinking and what they have been through.
15.  Sell it for what its worth!  Add in hourly pay for yourself.

harvesting Quinoa

Bouquet Dill

Week 10:  The Final Market