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Living wreaths were popularized by Teddy Colbert. They are a beautiful addition to any home or business and are a promising opportunity for people interested in starting a home craft business. Living wreaths can be made from any of the following groups of plants: Succulents such as sedum and crassula (the original living wreaths) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…. ‘Tis the season to think about growing chestnuts as a cash crop! The United States imports about 40 million pounds of chestnuts annually, producing only about one million pounds domestically despite the fact that chestnut species grow well in many regions of the United States. Chestnuts are used both as [...] Alpine strawberries, also known as wild strawberries, woodland strawberries, and fraises des bois (strawberries of the woods) are any of a number of cultivars of Fragaria vesca, a native North American and Eurasian wild strawberry. Though the berries are much smaller than those of most cultivated varieties, alpine strawberries are treasured for their extraordinary flavor [...] Organic Christmas trees are a growing niche market as more and more families become aware of the risks of pesticide-treated Christmas trees. They make not only an attractive, but a profitable alternative crop for small acreage owners and farmers. Organic Christmas trees can be sold wholesale or as U-pick/cut-your-own. They are relatively easy, but somewhat labor [...] The modern commercial turkey is a freak of nature, so huge breasted that it is not even able to mate naturally, but must be artificially inseminated. In recent years, there has been a growing market for heritage turkeys due to the superior flavor of the meat and old fashioned charm of the birds. Many heritage breeds, [...] If you live in the southeastern United States (zones 7 and 8), consider growing Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) as a cash crop on your small farm or acreage. Moso bamboo is one of the most useful plants in the world. In addition to being the tastiest of the edible bamboos, its stalks and fibers are also [...] Many species of butterflies are relatively easy to raise, and they do not take too much space. Butterfly farmers typically raise their lovely miniature “livestock” for butterfly releases at weddings, schools, and other events. Some butterfly farmers also raise exotic species to sell to zoos, botanical gardens, and other organizations. Legal Issues It is illegal to important [...] In some European countries, snails (in the form of escargot) are considered a delicacy, and there is a small market for them in the United States and other countries as well. Snails can also be raised as bait or food for certain exotic pets such as puffer fish, and some species, especially aquatic snails, are [...] With honeybee populations in decline around the world thanks to the mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder, gardeners, farmers, and orchardists are increasingly turning to alternative pollinators such as the Orchard Mason Bee. (Also known as the Blue Orchard Bee or Osmia lignaria.) A native solitary bee, the Orchard Mason bee is a non-aggressive but highly effective [...] Making homemade potpourri is an enjoyable hobby that can become a home-based business if you have a good nose and a good eye. The three essential elements of a good potpourri are scent (the most important), color, and texture. You can save money by growing and drying many of your own raw ingredients. Sample plants for [...] |
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