Do you love gardening and have long dreamed of making money from your hobby? If the answer is yes, then you definitely need to read our article. We are going to talk about the top earning options for plant lovers.
The first thing that comes to mind is to open a job site and search for the first job farm caretaker option. But there’re other options as well. In this article we will also tell you more about the options you can choose for yourself.
Plant Pathologist
Like all living things on our planet, plants also tend to get sick. Many novice gardeners simply can’t determine what is wrong with a flower cause of a lack of experience. However, you can come to the rescue and help amateurs learn the basics of “flower medicine” and help make the treatment effective.
Your services will be in demand among private clients who have just started gardening. You can also be hired by a company that has decided to have a small garden in the office with an experienced plant pathologist.
Landscape Designer
Making money on landscape design is a fairly relevant business idea. Many want to design a backyard, but not everyone can bring their ideas to life. Therefore, you can get a fairly good income with the proper knowledge.
A landscape designer should understand the field of architecture, design, crop production, soil science, etc. The profession is suitable for those who love creativity and work with plants.
You can become a landscape designer without special education. You just need to know the theory well and have enough practice. Fast internet can play a significant role in your journey. You can find clients and take private orders for the arrangement of the yard online.
Gardener
If your garden isn’t enough for your ideas, you can find a part-time job somewhere else. It’s not for us to tell you that your duties will be to take care of gardens and parks and to think over options for plant coverings in private and public spaces. Your responsibilities will also include the preparation of planting materials, mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, seeds sorting, and so on.
Horticultural Consultant
If you don’t want to deal with other people’s plants but are ready to share your experience, then the consultant option is perfect for you. The niche is quite extensive and isn’t limited to private houses. You can consult farmers, companies, administration, and other gardeners.
Lawn mower / Daniel Watson-Unsplash
You only need to prove your expertise, so your career as a consultant can start with testimonials from your friends and neighbors. Also, don’t forget to run a social media account, share beneficial information, and promote your services.
City Farmer
To grow plants for sale, it’s not necessary to move to the countryside. New technologies make it possible to do this right in the city — in converted warehouses, rooftops, basements, and various premises. The idea has already become a trend all over the world. So have time to take your place in this niche.
If you don’t want to sell the final products or you don’t have the opportunity to do it to the fullest, you can also design and equip city farms, which are most often located in urban buildings. You will simply indicate what should be paid attention to and how best to place this or that plant or equipment.
City farming is a fairly new phenomenon, so the competition in this market isn’t yet so high, especially with very few experienced consultants.
Seed Sale
Of course, we couldn’t omit this point and not include it in our list of ways to make money from gardening. Certainly, many professional gardeners sell seeds, which brings extra money. If you are responsible for the quality of your products, then feel free to try this income option. We are sure that everything will work out for you. But don’t expect big profits from the beginning — it takes time to be successful.
Summing Up
Making money from gardening is quite realistic and can be combined with your full-time job. We have listed only some of the options. In fact, there are many more.
The main thing is to have a strong desire and aspiration, and then you will definitely succeed!