Thinking of Starting a Cut Flower Business? Don’t miss out on Cut Flower 101!

Do you enjoy cutting flowers from your garden to enjoy indoors?

Have you ever considered turning that passion into a small business opportunity or earning a little cash to help to support your flower habit?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you should plan to attend the “Cut Flower 101 Growing for Fun & Profit” workshop on November 14, 2025, in Live Oak!

Flower farms are popping up across the state on small parcels of land, including urban settings. Social media posts of flower growers look like it’s all blooms and bucks, but there are a lot of factors that need to be weighed before jumping into any agricultural endeavor.

Learning what, when, and how to grow specific flowers are key factors to developing a successful grow plan. Options to consider include bed preparation for raised beds, crates, or in-ground production. Should you direct seed or grow transplants? When do you start the seeds and when do you put the seedlings outside?  How to prepare for adverse weather conditions? Which types of irrigation and fertilization methods should you use? And of course, how much money is needed to invest for the best returns while minimizing risk?

All those choices may seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own! Spend a day at the UF/IFAS Small Farms Academy at the North Florida Research and Education Center Suwanee Valley in Live Oak, Florida for an introduction to small scale cut-flower production.

Sidenote – Even if you have no inclination of starting a business, but just want to grow cut flowers you can enjoy you are welcome to attend!

Pre-registration is required by purchasing a ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cut-flower-101-tickets-1738264990379