How I started a gardening business on a budget (And you can too!)

[@gailforbes7834]

Thank you so much! I am a retired teacher wanting to do something small with gardening, my daughter has a horticultural degree but is a full time vet tech, as a business this could evolve into something for both of us!

[@TheGardenGroomerbyKayla]

Yes! That is a great idea! This is easily something you could do part time on the side, whether it be in the evenings or on weekends! The schedule you make can be completely flexible!

[@sanbornmeadowfarm]

If you are lucky enough to live near a botanical garden, often they offer classes that can expand your learning on plant identification, growing requirements, cultivation, design, etc. I took many classes at Tower Hill Botanical Garden in Massachusetts long ago and learned so much. Books, KZbin videos and streaming gardening shows (i.e. Gardener's World, my personal favorite) are chock full of information and ideas. I have a degree in Botany but I've learned the most about actual gardening from these sources.

[@quailhollow7955]

I love Tower Hill. I used to live near it, but now live on Cape Cod. ❤

[@valeriecooper9373]

Corey from Up north Garden (KZbinr) suggested you. Good luck with your new KZbin endeavours.

[@wendyrossman3756]

I love the no debit business. We are in year 13 in the apparel decoration and always been debit free. We have grown slow and steady which is been so rewarding. I love watching your journey and getting my gardening fix.

[@TheGardenGroomerbyKayla]

Congratulations on year 13! Growing slow and steady has been extremely rewarding for us too, and I am excited to continue doing what we're doing, in hope to make it to year 13 just like you! Thanks for following along!

[@janeb.6b]

Yup. Here bc of Corey too 😊

[@LisaSmith-sx6yf]

Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@5262janna]

I wish someone would start your business here. I need everything you talked about ,my back and body just can’t do it anymore. I work in my yard 2-4 hours a day on weekends but would love the help.

[@TheGardenGroomerbyKayla]

I wish I could come to you and help take care of your gardens!! I would recommend starting by posting in your local Facebook groups (maybe even gardening specific pages) or checking out your local Nextdoor app! I often see folks offering yard and garden work on those pages in my area, and you just never know who might have some extra time on their hands and eager to get out into someone's garden!

[@chives2019]

New to your channel. Corey from Up North Gardening recommended your KZbin channel. Your business offerings sound fantastic. I don't live in your area but would love to find someone in my Atlanta Georgia area to do the garden edits/installs like you mentioned. Most of the companies I have found just focus on mowing the grass and trimming (butchering) the shrubs. Any suggestions for how to find a company like yours in my area. Thanks

[@TheGardenGroomerbyKayla]

I agree - same with our area. We have lots of lawncare and landscaping companies, but not a lot of garden specific companies (although new companies have been popping up left and right since we opened our doors 7 years ago!). I would check out some local gardening groups and community pages, as well as the Nextdoor app. You never know what gardeners you may find in your area, who are looking for a small side gig! Maybe you'll inspire someone in your area to start up a business like ours!