A $100 Hour – Sell Vegetables at a Farmer’s Market
Posted on September 29, 2008
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Yesterday I was talking with a friend who likes to garden. He grows a lot more than he can use himself, so he gives some away and sells the rest at the local Farmer’s Market. I’d always known about this, but I never realized how much money he makes. It turns out he net a substantial amount each year – over $2000 in fact. Since he would be gardening anyway, this is essentially free money.
Of course, it’s a little late to get started this year since the growing season is just about over, but it’s a great time to start planning for next year. According to my friend, the best selling items are cherry and “heirloom” tomatoes, garlic, blackberries, and various herbs (he puts the herbs in little arrangements in small vases). My friend has a huge garden each year, but just about anyone has room to grow cherry tomatoes or herbs. I’m planning on growing some in containers on my patio. I think it’s a good combination – fresh organic vegetables and some extra spending money as well.
Cheers,
Ken
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