eliminating bills - homesteading

[abigalerose]

I probably could have made a couple hundred bucks selling them, but I was just so excited about my first garden being successful that I gave them all to my family, and I didn't want to put in the effort of going to the farmers market at the time either. I beleive they would have sold good though because this summer the price for them at the store was very high, I could've cut the price in half and everyone probably would've been knocking on my door.
Now I have a Facebook page, and hopefully soon a website (for my dogs and horse training) and once they take off I can market other things on there as well. My cousin has a Facebook page for her leather business and her boyfriends fencing business and she's offered to promote me when I'm ready (she's got a few thousand followers).
I really do love growing peppers, but I'll have to find out what the market for them is like here. I'm not sure how to go about it

 

[Mini Horses]

I watched a good amount of the video that you posted, BeeKissed. Very informative insight into true "in-town" farming. No doubt he has expanded over a period of time it is also important to note that this IS right in town, so the market is there for families and many restaurants. Even those of us further out could take this into account as many of us DO live within a short commute to such a rich market. Takes time, dedication and perseverance. He works hard & smart.

Even if you are just wanting to garden in your yard for your own use only -- there are some great pointers for making use of every inch, more than one time. I heard him say they teach "courses" more than once, so he is using his teaching to assist in earnings.

This weekend I networked with some crafters about a yr round yard sale type "market" that is a great location, established and has a mix of offerings. You rent a space and sell your wares. Looking into this for both crafts and produce from farm. We will see how that goes. It's a 40 mile drive but, could be worth it. Visiting market this coming wknd to just be a customer who can check the traffic.

 

[Britesea]

Is it one of those places where the place is open all the time and you're expected to leave goods in your space all the time? I've talked to people who tried that model and they had trouble with stock being stolen; people were supposed to help at the central register but tended to just keep an eye on their own stuff.

 

[Britesea]

Is it one of those places where the place is open all the time and you're expected to leave goods in your space all the time? I've talked to people who tried that model and they had trouble with stock being stolen; people were supposed to help at the central register but tended to just keep an eye on their own stuff.

 

[Mini Horses]

Nope. You come in, set up, take down & leave. Actually a huge lotted area with office that has been there a while. Some of the older venders have set up some wooden open air stalls but most set up a tent for the day. Just a lot of traffic as it's been going on for a long time. Some venders are there Sat/Sun each week, others one day a month or just an occasional. Obviously many constant crafters.

Will see just how it's set when I go visit. But, we may have a rained out weekend with the hurricane....don't know yet. I only plan to "visit" this week, LOL. Case it out first.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Sounds cool! Really hope it works out to be a positive!

 

[NH Homesteader]

Woohoo!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

It's always nice when someone else (renter) is paying the mortgage and that interest payment too!

 

[NH Homesteader]

That's super cheap! Crap is right!

I went grocery shopping today, and every time I go I am shocked at the prices. The smallest jar of mayo, store brand even, was over $3. Stuff like that is amazing to me.

 

[NH Homesteader]

that is commitment.... Lol!!