What degree is needed to own a nursery?
greenhouseguy13
16 years ago
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watergal
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Im my own worst enemy when I go to Nurseries!!!
Comments (17)I do the same. Today I was suppose to be mowing the seven acres I didn't get done yesterday, but decided to put it off until later so it would be out of the hottest part of the day. Took off for the nearest town and just happened to stop at the tiny nursery where I picked up the Purple Cherokee plants about a month ago. Needed some cabbage and brussel sprouts. Well, the German Johnsons that I missed during the last trip there and a poor Mr. Stripey that had been marked down to a dollar because it was pretty darn tall, oh, and a 4 pack of a "Golden" something tomato caught my eye. When I went in to pay, the lady said the guy was going to mark down things on Thurs. and I commented that I came a day too early. She said he was just going to mark down the flowers and I told her he'd have to do the veggies soon because they were starting to look a little rough. Right thing to say? She told me she'd mark down the ones I bought today. Tomatoes, and cabbage .25 a plant and the brussel sprouts wound up being 6 for a dollar. Like I needed another 10 tomato plants having 25 already. Oh, I just love growing vegetables....See MoreA Reminder of My Own Need To Cultivate Patience
Comments (14)I also planted Mrs Woods lavender pink noisette about 3 years ago and so far it hasn't bloomed though the growth is fine and leaves look good. I've had a feeling it would take several years to really bloom and I'm glad I'm still waiting. I have alot of patience with climbers and noisettes since they almost ALWAYS take several years to really put on a show. I've noticed how great the older climbers look, better every year. My Buff Beauty, which isn't particularly in love with my climate, was pretty puny for the first few years. Now that it's been in 4-5 years, it is just great; blooms all the time and I love it. I will definitely have patience with Mrs Woods. I don't usually give up on climbers for a long time, unless they are sicky (like Gloire de Dijon, thought I haven't really given up on her yet!)...See MoreWhat do I need for a nursery license?
Comments (4)I suggest that you start by finding and reading the website for California's Department of Agriculture, or whatever they call it there. Hopefully, someone from CA will see your post soon and help you too. I know CA has some pretty strict and detailed regulations about what plants can be shipped in and out of the state, in order to keep plant-borne pests and diseases from spreading. And then there are certain types of plants that are illegal to ship into certain states because they could become invasive (water hyacinths in many southern states, for example). It's pretty complicated. And it's a lot of work. Years ago, I used to sell a few extra plants on eBay and such, just divisions of stuff from my houseplants and gardens. The packing and shipping was VERY time consuming, and so was the actual eBay listing and collecting of money. I underestimated postage a few times and had to eat the difference. If you want to go for it, sure, but do it legally. And I think you'll find out pretty fast that it may not be as much fun, or as lucrative, as you thought it would be....See MoreHELP! Problems & might need to a good nursery in Cincinnati...
Comments (4)There are 3 good nurseries with heirloom tomatoes on Gray Street in the North Side/College Hill area. They're called 'Rahn's,' 'Funkie's' and one other one right between on the same side of the street, all in a radius of about a quarter mile....See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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