Have you ever thought about not having to do everything, but instead focusing on what you truly enjoy? Join today's conversation with Laura Ward from Blackburn Gardens as she shares her journey from dreaming about dirt and flowers as a child to creating a local garden haven. Hear how Laura transitioned from a vegetable CSA model to a successful You-Pick flower farm, finding joy in sharing her space with others and drying flowers for beautiful arrangements. Laura's dedication to growing beauty and community spirit is truly special, as she nurtures her lifelong passion for gardening into a thriving oasis. From her bustling roadside flower cart to the magical three-fourth acre farm where she meets neighbors and shares blooms for every occasion, Laura's journey is a testament to following one's passion and finding success in doing what brings you joy. Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of running an urban flower farm, and how Laura's love for flowers has transformed into a flourishing business that continues to bloom. Tune in to hear more about Laura's favorite flowers to dry, her upcoming workshops, and the magic that happens at Blackburn Gardens. Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/08/20/ep-34-blackburn-gardens/ In This Episode You'll Hear About: * 00:05:30 - Transition from Vegetable CSA to Flower Farming * 00:10:48 - Setting up a Roadside Flower Cart * 00:16:12 - Shifting Business Model to You-Pick Flower Farm * 00:21:19 - Building Awareness for You-Pick Flower Farm * 00:28:26 - Drying Shed Setup and Drying Process * 00:32:04 - Love for Drying Flowers and Dried Flower Sales * 00:36:15 - Favorite Flowers for Drying * 00:40:02 - Drying Strawflower and Other Flowers * 00:47:10 - Selling Dried Flowers and Workshops Learn More About Blackburn Gardens: * Website: https://blackburngardens.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackburn.gardens/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburngardens * Workshops: https://blackburngardens.com/workshops/ 3 Types Of People Are Replacing Their Income With A Digital Course… Are You One Of Them? Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/3typesofpeoplereplacingincomewithadigitalcourse Sign up for our newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter ***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet*** If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode. New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!