Grateful Gardeners
Sarah Daken & Tom Precht
Image by @karenobrist
Hello, we’re Sarah Daken & Tom Precht, husband and wife team of Grateful Gardeners. We’ve become disenchanted and disillusioned with our corporate “9 to 5” jobs, as so many have in this modern fast paced world. We desire to simplify, to go back to basics and to be stewards of the environment. Flowers are the perfect way to do that! Their beauty is unmatched in the plant world, a quality we hope to spread throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.
Anyone who has ever grown a plant from seed to harvest knows the immense satisfaction that comes with such an endeavor. It’s hard, it takes patience, and Mother Nature sometimes throws curve balls. However, the feeling of tapping into the ability of a plant to become a living piece of art is what brings us back every time.
Show Notes
For Tom and Sarah, flower farming was not just about making money but making changes within the industry.
Always be on the lookout and have the mindset to innovate and reinvent systems that may have been in place for years.
Growing organically is definitely a challenge and Tom and Sarah completely empathize with fellow growers. It may feel impossible but stay the course. There are many resources to help guide and encourage you along the way.
Soil health is crucial and should be among the first to-do’s on your list. Invest in testing!
Connect with your land and flowers, respect the dynamics of growing
Continue experimenting and working on projects
Put down your ego!
Make time for self-care. Accept help, rest, hydrate, seek moral support
Helpful resources—Nut Wizard, Compost Tumbler links are to Amazon but can be sourced elsewhere
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