Flower Track Announced for Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 - 11:40pm
Despite the challenging economy, many markets reported that flowers were strong sellers during the 2009 season. Whether you're an experienced flower grower or someone looking to add another product category to your market stall, Jozie Schimke and Brian Henry will offer many insights into flower sales at farmers markets.
These sessions will be offered at the Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors on January 30 at the Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia:
Perennial Pizzaz for Bouquets
Perennials and fillers to round out and add seasonal interest to market bouquets.
Top 5 Tips for Standout Sellout Bouquets
The art and the craft of fabulous bouquet making. Come develop your skill in this hands-on workshop.
Making Time to be Inspired
Earth Flowers annual pilgrimage in photos. To keep reinventing your business you've got to be alert wherever you are and we believe in the magic of travel!
Jozie Schimke and Brian Henry started Earth Flowers in 1997 and they’ve been growing and evolving ever since. From their beginning as a part-time garden design, installation and maintenance company they have branched out into cut flowers, flowering shrubs, aquatic plants and their favorite – succulents. In addition to the Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market, where they’ve been vendors for 11 years, Brian and Jozie sell to numerous local retail outlets including a natural foods store, a nursery and a water garden store. Earth Flower’s mission is to bring “the beauty and diversity of plant life on earth” to its hometown.
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