How to Earn Extra Income by Growing Flowers & Plants for Sale (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Growing flowering plants for sale is a relatively easy way to earn money. If you have a basic knowledge of gardening then this is an ideal way to generate a substantial turnover in a short period of time and with low start-up costs. Even if one does not have a gardening or horticultural background, plant growing is easy and can be learnt quickly. It is a healthy, stress-free occupation that is very rewarding.It is the ideal venture for families with children who want to have an additional income which can be worked at either part-time or full-time. If you have been laid off work, or have a part-time job and require additional income, then growing and selling flowers and plants could be prefect for you.This book is primarily aimed at small-scale growers who may be considering starting out on such a venture, or are looking for ideas to make extra money. It will hopefully give you some information to get started and may help you decide if this venture is for you. You do not necessarily have to have gardening and horticultural skills for growing flowers and plants as these can be acquired in a short space of time. One can start off small and then slowly increase the size of your business as you gain markets and skills.Potential markets that are available to a small scale grower such as:• Farmers markets• Retail outlets (shops, stores, supermarkets)• Roadside stands• Cut-your-own flowers• On-site sales• Restaurants/Bars/hotels (cut flowers)• Florists, garden centres, grocers, specialty stores• Internet (e.g. eBay)Some of the many options available for a small plant and flower growing business are:• Cut flowers supplied to various local markets• Cut flowers where customers pick their own on site• Flowering plants sold as potted plants• Potted herbs • Cut herbs sold to hotels, markets and restaurants• Medicinal herbs• Dried flowers• Flowering shrubs and Trees• Specialty niche plants e.g. bonsai treesDetailed information is also given on how to grow plants and flowers, and valuable links to websites with further informationThis book runs to 8600 words or about 35 kindle pages, and has an active table of contents.