Hi There! I am a flower famer and plant seller located in Springfield, Oregon. I have been operating on just under an acre for 4 years in the UGB and am ready to grow my dreams in a place that has water rights available. I work closely with the wonderful people at the OSU extension in Linn County and have resources available via being a female veteran of the US Coast Guard. I want to grow my flower business and get into teaching classes and hosting educational events. I’m very interested in growing food too. I am interested in raising dairy goats and making cheese as well.
I am employed part-time at a local wholesale plant nursery that specializes in rhododendrons and azaleas and have worked there for 3.5 years. I sell my plants out of a big white flower cart on wheels in my driveway. It has become a fixture in our neighborhood and I make a lot of money selling plants. I am interested in growing more of my own and I buy in from other nurseries as well.
I am married and our adult son lives with us and helps pay the bills. My husband and son are both employed full time. We have 4 cats, a dog and 2 hens. We have lived in our same home for 17 years and the property has changed hands and the new owner intends to build a new house here. We are being asked to leave by no fault of our own. We have never missed a rent payment or been late making it and we come with a lot of landscaping as well all the tools to take care of a place. Our long time landlords have offered to give us excellent references as well.
We need 2 bedrooms and a garage or barn for our tools and outdoor equipment. Room for a chicken coop and a greenhouse would be really lovely too. We can offer rent over $1500 as well as caretaking.
Highly prefer a dairy or sanctuary situation if other famers have animals on the property.
Thanks for taking a look!
Water rights, a private residence without stairs, irrigation or the ability to install it, morning sun with dappled afternoon shade and room for a greenhouse.
I grew up on an alfalfa farm in California where we also raised animals for meat and eggs. I worked at a vegetable farm in high school and have always grown and maintained plants in my personal life. I started a flower farm in 2020 on a small plot in our backyard and utilized flowers from my extensive perennial collection to mix with the annuals to create beautiful bouquets. I have evolved to selling plants more than flower farming over the past two years as I learned that I couldn't legally operate without water rights.
I have a business plan based on another farm and can edit it to match yours. I intend to grow my flower farm by attending markets, selling directly to florists, and having classes on all things floral. I also plan to continue to grow and sell my plants as well and can get funding through the VA to achieve my dreams. I would like to hire a full time employee by year 3 and will utilize the vocational rehabilitation program for veterans to hire great employees and receive tax incentives and other benefits for hiring veterans.
I would like to cultivate a beautiful landscape that benefits the entire ecosystem and we can utilize for floral presentations and and education.
We need 2 bedrooms and a garage or barn space for our outdoor equipment. We have 4 cats, a bloodhound and 2 hens. They are all seniors and are the most important aspect of finding a new home. We need a place they can live out their golden years. They are all very lazy and clean. We prefer a home without stairs if possible.
I am excited to work with everyone from any background and welcome all into my hopes and dreams. I will always advocate for better working environments and treat others with respect and kindness.
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