In this week's episode of Bloom in Full Color, find out how to plan for your 2024 Spring gardening goals the right way! 🌱 Learn why planning stages are vital, the importance of soil amendment, how to avoid overcrowding your garden, and discover how ornamental planting can uplift your entire gardening experience 🌼. 

Have a dream of setting up a Farmer’s Market? This episode is sure to offer some crucial insights and why it doesn’t have to be all about edibles. 

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00:10 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests

00:34 Discussing the Start of Gardening Season

01:23 Dave's Gardening Goals and Transition to Hydroponics

02:01 Exploring Hydroponic Setups and Indoor Gardening

02:35 Dave's Plans for a Cut Garden and Farmer's Market

02:57 Planning and Selecting Crops for the Upcoming Season

03:15 Discussing the Importance of Research and Variety Selection

03:25 Exploring the Potential of Farmer's Market Sales

03:36 The Excitement and Challenges of Starting a New Venture

05:04 Understanding the Importance of Early Planning and Ordering Seeds

05:16 Appreciating the Beauty and Variety of Dahlias

05:43 Discussing the Potential of Growing Other Plants

06:11 The Importance of Going Organic and Planning for Gardening Plots

06:30 The Benefits of Growing Crops Every Third Season

06:46 Understanding the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 in Gardening

12:44 The Magic of Wood Chips in Gardening

16:12 The Importance of Planning and Note-Taking in Gardening

17:51 Gardening Mishaps: The Potato Incident

18:53 The Unexpected Potato Harvest: A Happy Accident

19:23 Transitioning from Grower to Retail: A New Perspective

20:15 The Challenges of Market Gardening

20:40 Understanding Local Market Preferences

21:26 The Struggles of Selling Unique Vegetables

21:56 The Independent Agricultural Mindset

23:59 The Shift to Ornamental Gardening

24:41 The Art of Planning an Ornamental Garden

30:44 The Importance of Planning in Gardening

31:30 Closing Thoughts: The Excitement for 2024