This course covers the entire process of growing cut-flowers in heated and unheated structures. It is for beginner growers without a house yet to seasoned growers that want to expand an existing operation with more crops, season extension, and better management.
Learn in this course:
- What type of structure to invest in, where to purchase and locate it
- How to extend production into the high demand seasons
- Where you can save money, energy, and time by following a plan
- To gain confidence in managing a structure with irrigation, netting, heating, ventilation, and more.
- What to grow, why and how to rotate crops
- How to tackle weeds, pests, and diseases
- Plus your questions answered in 7 live Q&A sessions with your instructors
Course includes:
- 6 weeks of classes that include over 16 hours of videos
- Each weekly class is made up of many video sessions
- PDF downloads and resources
- Live Q&A Group Coaching session on our private platform with Steve & Gretel that is recorded and added to the course library for viewing anytime
- Unlimited lifetime access to the entire course and its resources
- Optional Private Facebook Group for students to network with each other and to interact with instructors during the 6 week school period. After school is complete, students continue to be a member of the group and the instructors monitor for questions.
Course Facts:
- The course will not be offered again until Fall 2021
- The course is self-paced, watch at your convenience
- Watch anytime
- School starts Wednesday, January 6, 2021, with Class 1 loading into your online library at 8 am
- Each Wednesday for the next 5 weeks an additional Class automatically loads for a total of 6 classes
- Each weekly class is approximately 2-3 hours of short videos plus resources
- Live Q&A Group Coaching Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 8 PM EST beginning January 12, 2021, for 6 regular sessions
- 1 additional BONUS Wrap-up Q&A session 2 weeks after the last class
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn from Lisa about our online course style HERE.
Meet the instructors Steve & Gretel Adams:
Steve and Gretel Adams are sought-after as nationally known speakers for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, university ag departments, and others. They have been regular contributors for Growing For Market magazine and other farming publications with over 30 articles published. They grow for both high production and specialty cut-flower crops in 17 hoop and greenhouse structures in addition to the field. Sunny Meadows Flower Farm is located in Columbus, Ohio in winter hardiness zone 6 and has been farming since 2006. Read more on the “Meet Steve & Gretel” tab located at the top of this page.
Course Cost:
- One Payment Option: This 6-week course is $495 with one payment at registration
- Payment Plan Option: credit card charged $267.50 at the time of registration with the 2nd and final payment of $267.50 automatically charged to your credit card 30 days later.
Our Guarantee:
Money-back guarantee within 7-days of course going live with no questions asked. Details in the FAQ.
This course will be not be offered again until the Fall of 2021
How online courses work: Learn how you access courses from any device with internet, how you have lifetime unlimited access, the refund policy, and more here.
LIZ KRIEG –
I have been growing in tunnels for some time now. Steve and Gretel have put together a solid course that – even I – got numerous pointers and tips from. I particularly like the way they have worked to expand and streamline operations, have found the best ways to maximize space, and have developed a solid schedule for the planting, growing and harvesting of many, various top-shelf crops. I met them several years ago and they have grown their farm exponentially in such a short time since. They are hard working, problem solving, righteous people that I admire greatly.
This course is definitely one that every flower farmer should take advantage of. I cannot tell you how many times I have gone back to re-hear things that I have learned (in the comfort of my own home) and it is so great to know that I will always be able to do this, anytime. A solid investment!!
Rosie Standish –
This course was by far one of my most valuable workshops. I am in my second year growing in hoop structure and all of the ins and outs of structure and growing is covered. Wish I had taken course a few years back. Gretel and Steve’s knowledge, experience, advice, mistakes, are all shared. Big 10 stars if there were that many to give. Worth the money and time! Thank you, thank you!!!
Sheila Hlubucek –
Best farm course I’ve ever taken. Great detail and insights. Videos and images backing up content. This course really takes you there. Steve and Gretel are generous with their wisdom. The course has filled in so many blanks for me.
A & D Turner –
I love this course.
I’m a total beginner and just set up a brand new high tunnel. Now what? I was so overwhelmed and this course was perfect. I only wish I had taken it before I set up my system. But no worries, there are many right ways, many ways were discussed, and I now have ideas for future plans. Ok so the course gave so much more knowledge than I expected, everything from start to production. Every question I asked was answered in the live chat. I had to miss one of the live chats but it’s available now for viewing. I loved being able to do the coursework as I had time. I love that I can go back and view the videos anytime I want. I appreciated learning from growers who have experience, and basically gave me all of the knowledge, tips and tricks to succeed.
Heidi Luck –
Great course! Lot’s of very valuable “How to” information for tunnel flower farmers. I would highly recommend this course if you are thinking of growing in tunnels-heated or unheated. Thank you, Heidi Luck Luck of Bolton Farm, LLC.