A regular dose of gardening can boost your physical and mental health. But can it also help you pay the bills? You bet! With the right strategy, your love of plants can turn into a profitable side hustle. Read on to learn how!
Sell home-grown produce
Selling excess crops is the number one way to make money from your garden. You probably can’t eat or preserve everything you grow, so why not market extra produce to your local community or neighbors? Before you start, make sure to check if a license is required in your area, as regulations may vary.
You may also want to launch an online business for a wider audience. While convenient for your potential buyers, going digital requires additional work on your part, such as:
- Images: taking pictures of your greenery from different angles
- Online platform: creating a website or engaging on social media
- Logistics: packing and sending out crops
It’s also important to keep in mind that your clients’ feedback is vital to a successful business. Collect and analyze your customers’ reviews so you know how to step up your game.
Share your garden experience
If your gardening space is limited to a balcony or a few windowsills (and there’s not much to sell), consider monetizing your knowledge instead. With plenty of planting hacks under your belt, you may give blogging a shot. Set up a website or choose a social media platform to translate your experience into valuable content.
You may also want to start a YouTube channel and share useful tips and techniques with fellow gardeners. All you need is a good camera and basic video editing skills.
Profit from garden photos
Do you have a knack for taking beautiful shots? Put your photography skills to work and snap your garden from all angles. You can then sell the photos as stock images. Once put online, these pictures will generate income for a good while. Just make sure to get a decent camera for your venture so the photos can really pay off.
Help others with their green spaces
So many people dream of beautiful green spots but just don’t have the time or skills to create them. That’s where you can capitalize on your gardening talents and transform outdoor spaces into beautiful retreats. You may start small at first with minor landscaping services and expand over time to more complex garden design projects.
Create homemade potpourri
Why not turn flowers and herbs into fragrant potpourri and cash in on their fragrance? To make one, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Dried flowers and herbs: you may choose to dry them in an oven or hang them upside down in a cool, dark place (the latter option takes a bit more time, though).
- Essential oils: add them if you want the potpourri to be more aromatic.
- A fixative: this component absorbs and preserves the oil’s scent. Orris root and cellulose fiber are the most common fixatives.
- A sealed jar: Use it to store your potpourri and help the scents blend together.
For a more intense and long-lasting aroma, combine the ingredients and place them in the sealed jar, allowing the mixture to rest for two weeks or longer until it’s ready for use.
Custom potpourri sets will not only please the eye and senses but also bring you a side income from the comfort of your home.
With these creative ideas, you can take advantage of your green thumb and earn some extra income. Focus on your strengths and pick the option that works best for you. Good luck!