Re: Future Hosta Market WAS Robyn's Nest Nursery dot com...
> This wasn't addressed to me but I think it's a good topic so I'm going to put my two cents in.
Anyone who has an answer (or an opinion!) can share :)
> It depends on what you mean by "nursery" and what you mean by "make it".
>
> If you actually want to make a living at it, I personally think it's easier selling locally to
> collectors and landscapers than by mail. Of course it depends on where you live.
Personally, I am looking at it from trying to make a living at it. When
selling locally (which is mostly what I do) do you think you are more
limited? Obviously, there will be some collectors that will pay for
more pricey plants, but most of the public isn't going to spend much on
a single plant. What are some other things that would be done
differently in a local retail nursery than a mail order nursery?
I'm also interested in more discussion on growing for landscapers and
other resellers. Jump in with any secrets you may have :)
> I wonder how many people who grow hostas seriously have it in the back of their mind, or maybe not
> so far back, that they would like to get into the business. I'm not encouraging any more
> competition, but there are worse ways to make a living. A lot of easier ways too.
This is a good question. I bet the answer is more than we may think.
Josh
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