Lovely guy up the road has a great little (and it is small) nursery. Propagates all his own stuff. Good plants, decent range, reasonable prices, has regular, supportive clientele(self included).
So far so good - except I don't think he's making a fortune.
He used to be open 6 days a week March to November but he's often open for 7 days 'in the season' - simply because there is so much work to do. He works really long hours in all weathers. For that, I would want to be earning mega bucks. I'm pretty sure he's not.
If you want a part-time plant business I would get propagating in your own garden and start selling on-line (on a certain well known auction site to begin with).
You could also do local car boots and have occasional plant stalls at local events.
Your own nursery, open to the public is a big and tying commitment. The only person you can rely on to keep it running is you. What happens to it (ie the plants) if you and your parents want to be away at the same time? It is unreasonable to expect them to be there for you unless they are fully paid employees or partners.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I appreciate the advice, words of encouragement and reality checks. Don't worry lamweedy, I won't be taking advantage of my parents. I am looking to earn extra money as my wife is unable to work anymore due to ill health. That is why I am wanting it to be part time, and I love gardening!
I think I might spend a lot of time looking at EBay, trying to work out who thrives and who doesn't (and why). Don't worry about regs and paperwork until you have to.
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Lovely guy up the road has a great little (and it is small) nursery. Propagates all his own stuff. Good plants, decent range, reasonable prices, has regular, supportive clientele(self included).
So far so good - except I don't think he's making a fortune.
He used to be open 6 days a week March to November but he's often open for 7 days 'in the season' - simply because there is so much work to do. He works really long hours in all weathers. For that, I would want to be earning mega bucks. I'm pretty sure he's not.
If you want a part-time plant business I would get propagating in your own garden and start selling on-line (on a certain well known auction site to begin with).
You could also do local car boots and have occasional plant stalls at local events.
Your own nursery, open to the public is a big and tying commitment. The only person you can rely on to keep it running is you. What happens to it (ie the plants) if you and your parents want to be away at the same time? It is unreasonable to expect them to be there for you unless they are fully paid employees or partners.
No I am a Northerner.
I appreciate the advice, words of encouragement and reality checks. Don't worry lamweedy, I won't be taking advantage of my parents. I am looking to earn extra money as my wife is unable to work anymore due to ill health. That is why I am wanting it to be part time, and I love gardening!
Don't worry about regs and paperwork until you have to.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.