Thank you for your input these last days where I’ve had questions! I thought I’d do a quick sum up of whats happened, and what direction I’m moving in.
First – the farmers market! I actually need to fill out that application but I feel like every answer to every question is still pending 😂 Still. I should officially sign up. But I had asked yesterday what I should sell! Thank you for your input! I have done some reading up on marketplace tables, and its suggested to have some nice low cost items, some mid-range, and a few higher cost. At least until I see what sells and what doesn’t. So in my head, it looks like this.
Low range items would be kitchen cloths, dish scrubbies, facial rounds, towel hangers, etc.
Mid-range I’m picturing plant hangers, and maybe market bags? I’m not sure what else qualifies as mid-range, as I don’t currently plan to be making things like toques, scarves, mitts, etc. Maybe closer to fall? I don’t know. I know a couple of you said baskets! I hesitate a bit with baskets because there is another lady who comes who sells baskets as her entire craft. Yet hers are rope baskets, so maybe thats different enough? I’m not sure. Help?
For more expensive items, I plan to have a couple of blanket out for sale, as well as to showcase what I can offer.
Most importantly, there will be a portfolio and a custom order book. Because thats what I really love to do.
So I think my plan is in place. I think. I hope!
Secondly, I asked about grass. I really appreciate everyone’s input! What I’m reading and learning from friends is that sod and hydroseed aren’t so different in price anymore. If I’m willing to hydroseed, I may as well do sod. Yet, with that I imagine I’d need some more help. And across the board, everyone says water is the priority. WATER! Personally, I don’t give a hoot about underground sprinklers. Could take or leave them. I know they would add value to our house, so thats something to consider. But if we went to the trouble to install underground sprinklers, why not just seed and water, and seed some more? Fill in the gaps, and water some more? Wouldn’t that work too? But how much do those sprinkler systems cost? Ugh. I guess there is more research ahead! One friend said I can get a sprinkler timer at Costco (Thanks, Heather!) so I’ll probably look into that type of thing, but to get an even watering, underground sprinklers is my best bet, right?
Man. Weighing options in terms of cost and convenience is hard. Adulting feels finicky these days.
If you have tips on sprinkler or crochet items you think might sell at a farmers market, please be in touch! Show me your cool Pinterest ideas, or things you see on Insta that inspire you!
Pinstagram! BOOM! Nailed it!