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Irvine, CA  pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 4:57 PM CST |
| I want to turn my gardening hobby into a business, how do I start? |
Name: Rj Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)     crawgarden Apr 19, 2018 5:00 PM CST |
| What sort of business? Welcome to the site. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. |
Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!             greene Apr 19, 2018 5:01 PM CST |
| First check to see if you live in a zone where business is allowed. Second check with your insurance company to see if you will be covered when people come onto your property. Others will be along soon with more information. Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith" |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 5:07 PM CST |
| thanks for the response its my first day at this site. I was thinking of selling ornamental plants to begin with like succulents/cacti etc and slowly diversify into other stuff. Does it help to take up some short term courses and if so where are they offered? For now all that grows is out of love for gardening. |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)             plantladylin Apr 19, 2018 5:19 PM CST |
| A lot goes into running your own business so you might want to check local Schools and Universities to see if non-degree Business Courses are offered. Your city, county, state might require you to have a business license, so check with the proper authorities as to the requirements needed. You will also have to consider income tax laws regarding a home business as well as business insurance. ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies! greene Apr 19, 2018 5:30 PM CST |
| Can you post some photos of the plants you are growing? Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith" |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 5:35 PM CST |
| thanks you for your advice I lost my jobs as our company closed down this March, I want to use this opportunity to do something I am good at and interested in. I get lots of complements from friends & coworkers for my creativity and presentations of plants, but to take this at a business level requires marketing skills. I will try to get some experience working free/trainee for a local nursery for sometime . If any of u guys have a nursery business or know some one let me know no kidding! |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 6:04 PM CST |
check if this works having problem with this picture file. if not will try some other way |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 6:27 PM CST |
  check this pictures, for now its hobby and share with friends/fmly |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost  DaisyI Apr 19, 2018 7:08 PM CST |
| If your business is on line, either through your own website or someplace like Etsy or Ebay, you won't have to worry about people tramping to your house. There are a lot of rules and dangers involved in running a business out of your home where people come to your home. Even on line, many states require you collect sales tax. If you call your business something besides your own name, you may need a DBA. It would be to your advantage to find some courses at the Community College about running your own business. Its a steep learning curve. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 19, 2018 7:59 PM CST |
| thanks for ur tips and suggestions |
Name: Kyle Middle TN (Zone 7a)            quercusnut Apr 20, 2018 12:37 AM CST |
| Ebay is pretty cool. I sell quite a few plants there plus other stuff. You can make your business as big or little as you like. Etsy also allows plant sales though I've barely tipped my toe in there. If you want to start a nursery locally 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' is probably the book for you. Tony Avent of Plant Delights give you all the ins and outs, pros and cons: http://www.timberpress.com/boo... Might be able to find it cheap at Amazon. |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator  WillC Apr 20, 2018 9:00 AM CST |
| I started my own plant business many years ago. It is not easy and often requires significant cash outlay up front to get started. There are also many business considerations that are not plant related - insurance, taxes, environmental regulations, business registrations, incorporation, etc. All are important to the success of any business. In any plant business, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. Academic courses can be very helpful, but learning-by-doing is essential. I strongly recommend that you first find employment working for a plant retailer or landscaping company so you see and experience from the inside just what is involved. I think you will be surprised and possibly discouraged when you learn what is involved. By working for an existing company, you will not only learn but you will not have to lay out money in advance and can actually start earning money right away. Spring is a time when many plant businesses are looking for part and full-time help, so now is a good time to look for a green industry job. I have a blog post on this site that is about the interior landscaping industry that may be of interest to you. https://garden.org/blogs/entry... Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Irvine, CA pinklotus Apr 20, 2018 9:55 AM CST |
| Lot of great ideas from u guys I love it thanks for ur valuable time to inspire and guide me. |
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