This Could Be The WORST Market Of The Year!

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  • Summer is here, and the flowers love the heat, but the season of vacations can bring complications for selling bouquets, as customers who are soon to travel are unlikely to buy. This could slow our sales this week as we have noticed this trend in previous seasons. But the power of positive thinking is in us, and this is the first season we are only bringing flowers and no veggies to market, so we are going to harvest all the flowers and make a big pile of bouquets to bring down to the farmers market, and we will do our best to make an amazing presentation to sell all the flowers we can, and overcome the summer sales slump.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 279

  • @heatherj3030
    @heatherj3030 2 роки тому +32

    Serena, you keep getting better and better at flower arrangements, especially this year. They are gorgeous!!

    • @patrickcarr3546
      @patrickcarr3546 2 роки тому +1

      I second this comment and growing a great variety of things to design with this year.

  • @MicheleLHarvey
    @MicheleLHarvey 2 роки тому +48

    Fresh to dry bouquets, what a FABULOUS IDEA! That's something no one else will have! should promote them as special. Not only beautiful now but unlike any other bouquet can carry on into becoming future holiday decorations too! Crafters would love it!

  • @jmckphotography
    @jmckphotography 2 роки тому +12

    These weekly videos are so great. I love the consistency- the intro, the staying up late- me worrying about your adrenals- the market. I know y’all love being super creative with your videos, but there’s something so comforting about the “weekly show.” ☺️

  • @shynncat9647
    @shynncat9647 2 роки тому +57

    The flowers looked amazing 😍😍
    Ps. Have you thought about puting a white blanked under the red roof in the marked so the flowers don’t look so red/dark? 😊

    • @patty8991
      @patty8991 2 роки тому +6

      This is a great idea, the colors will pop more from across the market.

    • @gardengirl7446
      @gardengirl7446 2 роки тому +1

      I was thinking spotlights aimed down at the flowers like a stage setting!

  • @LittleGardenBigDreams
    @LittleGardenBigDreams 2 роки тому +24

    I just love your videos and I appreciate all the work you put into making them. Your ideas are great, and you deserve every success xx Cathi xx 😘

  • @martinlehtonen
    @martinlehtonen 2 роки тому +30

    Three tier display looks awesome! looks like an cascade of flowers to the costumers

  • @carolinekresa6600
    @carolinekresa6600 2 роки тому +2

    I love how you have started playing more with music in your videos and the way that you sync the beat of the music with the snips of the flowers IS AMAZING.

  • @robine916
    @robine916 2 роки тому +6

    I needed to pause the video and compliment whoever did the editing for the "clip the flowers to the music"! Spot on! Gorgeous bouquets, as always. :D

  • @roxanneboudreau9806
    @roxanneboudreau9806 2 роки тому +13

    Ian and Serina, most videos I whole-heartedly wish I could reach through the screen and have several of your stunning bouquets! It is heartwarming to see a couple who compliment and support each other so well. Have a fun summer!

    • @gardengirl7446
      @gardengirl7446 2 роки тому +1

      We had the joy of visiting their road side stand last autumn. The dried bouquet is still lovely!

  • @margarethatton2965
    @margarethatton2965 2 роки тому +7

    I wonder if at the market you could have a little printed up 'story' with photographs of the farm, explaining you guys history and how you farm organically so ppl can see where their flowers are coming from?

  • @999applegirl999
    @999applegirl999 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE your video editing with Sarina snipping to the beat. You guys are so fun.

  • @SouthernLaura
    @SouthernLaura 2 роки тому +2

    Okay Ian! Wow those skills of snipping to the beat of the music 🎶 Impressive! Serina you truly grow the most lush and beautiful flowers. Adorable monkeys by the way 😊

  • @linnpersson7731
    @linnpersson7731 Рік тому

    I love how you edited the video so the harvesting (snipping) of the strawflowers matched the beat of the music. Is those little destaled that I love! Always enjoy your videos and your honesty about farmlife 😊

  • @karenpierce4895
    @karenpierce4895 2 роки тому +2

    You have the most beautiful bouquets on You Tube.

  • @ncgreenie6707
    @ncgreenie6707 2 роки тому +1

    Your channel has quickly become my favorite. I love the pace, amount of talking, B-roll, helpful info, just everything! You guys are just the best!!!! I love your positive attitudes 💕

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks, it means a lot that the videos have value for people, it keeps me motivated to do things around the farm knowing that I can film the results and bring happiness to lots of people through the process

  • @eulerizeit
    @eulerizeit 2 роки тому +1

    Great blue-y purple colors

  • @PatBarr55
    @PatBarr55 2 роки тому

    Love the bouquets, so beautiful. You're a warrior Serena. Both of you are. Wow the cherries!

  • @loniker916
    @loniker916 2 роки тому +3

    Serena’s bouquets are lit! It’s so cool to see how she’s growing as an artist while the business is growing as well.

  • @thenodiggardener
    @thenodiggardener 2 роки тому +8

    I love that Sea Holly, it's spiky, like my personality lol The thing about flowers is, many of us may grow some in our own gardens, but I still want to see mine in my garden, because I don't have room to grow loads, due to everything else, so I still need to buy cut flowers too. I'm guessing many people are in the same boat. It's not the same as growing veggies that you actually have to harvest, and eat.

  • @40JoCharles
    @40JoCharles 2 роки тому +1

    You are the freaking superflowerwoman. 🥰🥰🥰
    Your flower combinations are just fabulous.
    Look after yourself too, cos we don’t want these videos to stop.
    🙏🏼🥰🙂💐

  • @smuggafree
    @smuggafree 2 роки тому

    Not only are your videos pretty with all of the flowers but they are very well done with much interest.

  • @chadeller5588
    @chadeller5588 2 роки тому +4

    "Traveler Bouquet" is a great idea and perfect name! A sign with just those 2 words may convert stroll-bys to buyers. Everything you made was bea-u-ti-ful!

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 2 роки тому

    I love it how you’ve timed the snip of the shears to the drumbeat in the music. That’s “next level”!
    So satisfying to watch…it just seems “right”.
    Thank you for that little detail, I bet that took extra time & effort. (Worth it!)

  • @summawub
    @summawub 2 роки тому

    Clipping the flowers to the beat of the music = very satisfying.

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoy it, it is a lot of effort to do but it makes for an positive viewing experience in my opinion

  • @paperlover926
    @paperlover926 2 роки тому +5

    Oh my word. All your bouquets are stunning. I would have such a hard time choosing!

  • @melissastokes5885
    @melissastokes5885 2 роки тому +4

    I think your bouquets are so beautiful! The color combinations are so eye catching and unique. This is real talent! Congratulations on your awesome market sales.

  • @tanyanosek1938
    @tanyanosek1938 10 місяців тому

    Love the clipping to the beat in this video! So satisfying!

  • @kirstenjohnston7100
    @kirstenjohnston7100 2 роки тому

    Okay, I’m loving the flower cutting edited with the music beat !! ✂️ 🥁

  • @belindawest3558
    @belindawest3558 2 роки тому +1

    You do the most beautiful work

  • @sadieleo
    @sadieleo 2 роки тому +23

    First off, I love watching your videos… especially the harvesting and the snips synchronized to the beat :)
    Not sure if you ever thought of this but here is an idea for you guys… I worked at a restaurant every summer and the restaurant would buy flowers wholesale from local Amish growers (Eastern shore USA) to put a few stems in a vase at each table in our dining room area. I also regularly go to a coffee shop at my University that does the same thing, always has fresh flowers from I believe local growers on their tables. That would also be an awesome weekly revenue for you guys if you could establish a partnership with some local businesses :)

    • @LovesRock
      @LovesRock 2 роки тому +2

      The snips-song is the best!!!

  • @marywillsussman4321
    @marywillsussman4321 2 роки тому

    Serina has a great color sense! Love the bouquets with lilies!

  • @darian9670
    @darian9670 2 роки тому +10

    It would be so helpful for y'all to put up LED string lights or even solar powered lighting throughout the farm so it's easier to see when picking flowers at night. Headlamps work, but it's so much easier with actual lighting. I work full time and have 3 small children so I do a lot of my gardening/cutting/just taking care of my lil backyard plot of veggies and flowers. Amazon has some very affordable choices of string lights and solar floodlights. Just a thought! Love y'all thank you for the amazing informational entertaining videos! 💜

  • @colinmacdonald8738
    @colinmacdonald8738 2 роки тому

    Beautiful the flowers 💐 too. When youhold the bouquets 💐 to your face behold your true beauty. My daughters and their mom are growing flowers. Thanks

  • @aileensteele7298
    @aileensteele7298 2 роки тому

    The flowers are gorgeous. I’m missing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest so you’re feeding that feeling. Mahalo!

  • @Cinderdiane
    @Cinderdiane 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Simply eye candy!

  • @ruthlynnsavoy6680
    @ruthlynnsavoy6680 2 роки тому

    So happy your hard work is blooming!

  • @pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550
    @pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550 2 роки тому +2

    Every video the editing gets tighter and tighter! Great job guys 💚

  • @Willow_and_Sage
    @Willow_and_Sage 2 роки тому

    I hope you guys are staying cool with the 40c heat! My SIL is up in Kelowna right now.

  • @katsgarden7878
    @katsgarden7878 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for another wonderful video! I loved the three tier stand, such a great idea to move it forward 🌼

  • @maggidull1952
    @maggidull1952 2 роки тому

    I liked how you made the tiers moveable for your display, so that you could keep your merchandise look full. Smart move! And Sabrina, as always, you make such beautiful bouquets! Gorgeous ! And, yay! increase in sales totals from last year.

  • @jennifermccarthy6706
    @jennifermccarthy6706 2 роки тому

    That clothes pin idea is way better than what I’m currently doing! Thanks for sharing. These videos are an absolute pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work!

  • @bettyjoy6361
    @bettyjoy6361 2 роки тому

    Love the snips in time with the music! Great movie as always!

  • @Corey-MI
    @Corey-MI 2 роки тому

    Must confess... every week in find myself more and more on edge anticipating how this week's market will go :) -- great work... thanks for letting us come along for the ride.

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      I feel the same, at home, texting Ian for market updates, lol

  • @noragoss5857
    @noragoss5857 2 роки тому

    Ian, Wonderful market displays! Love your attitude. Serena, you work so hard. Beautiful arrangements.
    Look forward to your videos…

  • @AlexAlex-gj4jd
    @AlexAlex-gj4jd 2 роки тому +2

    I think the display could be more effective if it was tiered but in a U shape so people can walk around better to see all the bouquets! Even L-shaped so Ian has an easy way to get to the back. 🌻

  • @radmilamiljanic5977
    @radmilamiljanic5977 2 роки тому +4

    Fresh to dry is a great idea, they are amazing. I keep buying statice of all colors and putting them in a vase without water, they look wonderful! And they're great for wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, etc. since they keep the color!

  • @MariaSantos-ex8sh
    @MariaSantos-ex8sh 2 роки тому

    So I'm watching Serena clip straw flowers and I noticed that the music and Serena 's clipping are in tuned that's awesome

  • @gardengirl649
    @gardengirl649 2 роки тому +1

    Your bouquets are so fabulous from the overhead shots. Why don't you have any buckets on the ground in front of the table? I would walk by, look down and be sold. Always wishing you the best.

  • @kat1984
    @kat1984 2 роки тому

    I love the idea of the fresh to dry bouquets. I'm glad you kept the cherry trees.

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      Cherries are literally my favorite, I would have regretted getting rid of them. We were going to put peonies in theor spot, but now we have a better spot to put them.

  • @heycrisper
    @heycrisper 2 роки тому

    Anyone else find it so satisfying that the pruners synced up with the music overlay? Beautiful! All the hard work is paying off for you guys. I’m glad that you guys are finally seeing some consistency at the markets. If i lived there, I’d be there as often as I could!

  • @funtannis5638
    @funtannis5638 2 роки тому +1

    Your bouquets are beautiful! 💐

  • @janhenson293
    @janhenson293 2 роки тому

    Great video, fresh to dried bouquets,
    Waste not want not. Brilliant.
    It's great to see how you've progressed since you first started..
    A great inspiration for those just starting up. Well done to both.

  • @bonnydavid1590
    @bonnydavid1590 2 роки тому +2

    I knew the title was a hoax 😂 you guys are doing such a beautiful job. Serena has been killing it with the combos! Good job selling them Ian too!

  • @loridarlingwalters5025
    @loridarlingwalters5025 2 роки тому

    I found your UA-cam video for the first time today!!! You're living a life I've always wanted to live! You have a beautiful family. The kiddos are the inspiration for

  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl7446 2 роки тому

    BEST SHOW on UA-cam! So happy you had another great market....cherry powered Ian! 🍒

  • @judithjohnson2111
    @judithjohnson2111 2 роки тому

    Keeps getting better & better. So beautiful.

  • @lauriesickles5393
    @lauriesickles5393 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I appreciate all the hard work you guys are doing! And can I just say, your kids are so cute! That sea holly is so striking too! Wonderful bouquets!

  • @gardentours
    @gardentours 2 роки тому

    The straw flowers look really nice in bouquets 💐 dried or fresh 👍

  • @kelleyspiller5330
    @kelleyspiller5330 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for inspiring me to dry the leftovers! Are there some specific instruct you would give to your customers for “fresh to dried” bouquets? 💐

  • @lynne7656
    @lynne7656 2 роки тому +2

    Serena your bouquets are stunning. I would love a midsummer video highlighting some of the cultivars you're growing and what you think of them. Big blue sea holly is on my list now!

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      Check out the farm tours, that's where we give more plant specific info

  • @mya6667
    @mya6667 2 роки тому +1

    I just love all the flower arrangements and your flower gardens 😍

  • @vivherman2296
    @vivherman2296 2 роки тому

    WOW those bouquets!! I don't think you could make anything more prettier than those! I was out after dark Friday night looking for extras also. Rained all Sat. am @ market. ...sold 5. I started adding dried flowers to bouquets mainly so customers would be pleased with how long they lasted in the vase and come back for more!!! Getting over covid here.....need some energy...can I borrow some of yours?? Never seen anyone work as hard as you do. You guys deserve all that beauty! And money!

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      Lol, no energy to spare unfortunately. Hope you are feeling better soon though

  • @SR98889
    @SR98889 2 роки тому

    Those bouquets are absolutely stunning! I wish I could support all the way in Ontario.

  • @patrickcarr3546
    @patrickcarr3546 2 роки тому

    Great designs this week and as usual staying up til 4:30am haha y’all are crazy and awesome.

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      Thanks, a good sleep in on Saturday and Serina bounces back from the late night

  • @paulakreinberg1448
    @paulakreinberg1448 2 роки тому +1

    The fresh dried bouquets are stunning!

  • @Flippin_Crazy
    @Flippin_Crazy 2 роки тому

    Wished I were closer. Florida is a little far to get some of your gorgeous flowers 💐

  • @kathrynplett8386
    @kathrynplett8386 2 роки тому

    Love the blue and white bouquets.

  • @MarilenaVazquez
    @MarilenaVazquez 2 роки тому

    Love this! Love the children! So adorable and sweet. And those Eryngium are amazing and gorgeous!

  • @marley9904
    @marley9904 2 роки тому

    I have been watching your videos for a while now and love to see you harvest those beautiful flowers 💐 and inspire me a lot for your hardwork . I hope your business will do well this year and the years to come. You sell those bouquet really cheap, wish I am close by to buy and enjoy them. God bless

  • @tinashields9599
    @tinashields9599 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous stuff. Someone else commented on the lighting under the canopy, I agree, it tends to not show them to their best advantage, there is some red reflection on the bouquets-

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      It's true and it's not just on camera, but in person. I tell people to pick up bouquets and compare them in natural light if they want to. Once a bouquet is in the hand they are basically always going to buy something. The red light doesn't seem to affect the front of the display, those bouquets have their true colour so I don't think it has too much of an affect on sales.

  • @jeannet9592
    @jeannet9592 2 роки тому

    Beautiful flowers, as usual! Great idea with your long lasting bouquets.

  • @patz780
    @patz780 2 роки тому

    If I were at your market, I honestly can’t tell you which bouquet I would choose. They are all so beautiful! This week, though, the blue ones were very special. Serena, your work gets better and better.

  • @emilypalmer1244
    @emilypalmer1244 2 роки тому

    love the music going to the cuts!! but can we see more of the flowers and arrangements

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 2 роки тому

    Love the way you do the clothespins to hang the flowers! Thanks! Great life hack which I’ll be adopting as of today.(I was using twisty-ties or Christmas ornament hooks with mixed success) but I think I need to buy some more clothespins.😂

  • @loridarlingwalters5025
    @loridarlingwalters5025 2 роки тому

    Sorry sent a comment that I didn't realize and wasn't done commenting. I will just say... I think you're amazing human's so happy I found you guys.

  • @sandydaniels2668
    @sandydaniels2668 2 роки тому

    Your flowers are beautiful!

  • @nelliecarnelos1476
    @nelliecarnelos1476 2 роки тому

    Love seeing all those beautiful blooms! Well done Red Roof Family Farm!

  • @joseabito-on442
    @joseabito-on442 2 роки тому +3

    The paper daisies are lovely! I always love the more whimsical flowers. I swoon every time I see your Yarrow and Strawflowers and never fail to gasp in awe everytime the Sea Holly gets shown. Also, Sunflower season has started! 🥰 I hope to have my own flower farm someday ❤ You guys are always so inspiring so until then, i'll gladly live my dream flower farm life vicariously through you! Love from the Philippines 🍻

  • @janetbrown1521
    @janetbrown1521 2 роки тому +1

    I love serenade arrangements. They are so pretty. I wonder if you can spotlight the flowers better. Athough Ian arranges nicely it looks a little dark under the tarp and toward the back. The flowers have better pure color in sunlight. They'd sell themselves. I realize that they can be in full sun ...They'd wilt. Maybe rotate. Can you put some in front on the ground?

  • @HandmadeHannah
    @HandmadeHannah 2 роки тому

    Thank you for matching the cutting to the beat of the music ❤️ so satisfying

  • @kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605
    @kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605 2 роки тому

    U have the most beautiful flowers 👌👌

  • @beckymiller6703
    @beckymiller6703 2 роки тому

    every one of those bouquets are amazingly beautiful !

  • @slavicadimcevski9585
    @slavicadimcevski9585 2 роки тому

    I’m so envious of that cherry breakfast!!!

  • @ienekevanhouten4559
    @ienekevanhouten4559 2 роки тому

    As always, lovely.

  • @stschubs
    @stschubs 2 роки тому

    Lol once again, I really appreciate that the cuts are with the beat of the music :D

    • @YouCantEatTheGrass
      @YouCantEatTheGrass  2 роки тому

      Thanks, I sometimes worry it will become a gimmick to people, but it really makes the music and the footage melt together and form something that is greater than the sum of their parts in my opinion

  • @roxananunez4238
    @roxananunez4238 2 роки тому

    You always have the most beautiful flowers 💐 this year I grew straw flowers and I felt in love with so I got all the colors for next year 😂l being ordering lot’s of flowers seeds of all kind’s and ofcourse vegetables seed’s 💐🌸🌹🌺🫑🥦🌻🌷♥️

  • @komalsunke2926
    @komalsunke2926 2 роки тому

    Mam your garden is so pretty

  • @radhikam2401
    @radhikam2401 2 роки тому +1

    Y’all had me stressin’ there for a moment. So glad the sales were good.

  • @nixlapi
    @nixlapi 2 роки тому +1

    Your bouquets are beautiful! I wish my local market had a flower vendor like you!
    Have you considered an info sign for your fresh-to-dry to catch the interest of passers-by? Such a smart idea!

  • @Fatimasroots
    @Fatimasroots 2 роки тому

    Ian I love your hair, those locks are truly gorgeous!!

  • @halinawiecek2297
    @halinawiecek2297 2 роки тому

    Your flawers looks beautiful, thank you for great video All the best for you guys.

  • @pippenf.5111
    @pippenf.5111 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous!!!

  • @UrbanCountryStyleByJudy
    @UrbanCountryStyleByJudy 2 роки тому

    The timing of the music to the snips is 💯 🌸

  • @beson5663
    @beson5663 2 роки тому +2

    please announce with a sign that you have fresh to dried bouquets, many tourists automatically dismiss flowers when they don't know there are alternatives. It can also attract conversation.

  • @Rebecca.Robbins
    @Rebecca.Robbins 2 роки тому +1

    Good morning!!!

  • @yout54352
    @yout54352 2 роки тому

    Outstanding! i dont know how you do it! Yor combinations are lovely!

  • @karenslater343
    @karenslater343 2 роки тому

    Lovely video beautiful bouquets as always

  • @pameladeweese9585
    @pameladeweese9585 2 роки тому

    Genius, truly- thanks for sharing

  • @vkenn60
    @vkenn60 2 роки тому +1

    I love your vlog, with that said, there are some opportunities I think you are missing. The straw flower bouquet, are sellable to everyone, not just vacationers. Just think about advertising them as you get them fresh, then you let them dry, you now have flowers for your home rest of the year. Your logo, paint the roof red, on your banner, red attracts peoples eyes. I say all this out of love for you all. God bless good luck.

  • @ilzitek2419
    @ilzitek2419 2 роки тому

    Your flowers are just so beautiful.