{"product_id":"made-from-scratch-1","title":"Made From Scratch","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade From Scratch: How to Start and Operate a Successful Organic Container Plant Business\u003c\/em\u003e, is a comprehensive guide that takes you step-by-step through the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters thoroughly cover such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse Options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification, Licenses and Fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotany Basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Container Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease and Pest Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing and Merchandising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with Employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendices include example activity logs and forms, instructions for making a soil-texture analysis, even tips for creating a simple employee handbook! An extensive list of resources and a handy glossary round out this information-packed manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2003, softcover, 287 pages. 28 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Author Louise Placek\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Louise_Placek_author_compact.jpg?v=1540327258\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; float: left;\"\u003eLouise Placek undertook the transition from a 20-year traditional career in nursing to the unknown world of owning and operating a small container plant business. Now, to help others with the same goal, she shares her extensive knowledge and experience in regard to becoming a successful organic plant grower and business owner. With her husband Chris, she bought a hilly, 22-acre site with sandy loam soil, lots of prairie grasses, an oak and cedar woodland with wonderful wildflowers and a 50-mile view. Misty Hill Farm and the container business grew into a successful commercial venture all without the use of the standard industry chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Louise had a mission to grow outstanding plants commercially using only natural, earth-made products. A challenge at times – because there wasn't a manual or mentor to turn to – it has become a very worthy cause.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234713784,"sku":"6581","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6581_afe329b9-c001-4539-8883-8541bff86d63.png?v=1732213219","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/made-from-scratch-1","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}