40 BEST WAYS TO MAKE MONEY BY GARDENING.
IF YOU ARE A OWNER OF A GARDEN THAN YOU HAVE MORE THAN 40 WAYS TO EARN MONEY FROM YOUR GARDEN. IT IS NOT A MATTER THAT IT IS A FLOWER GARDEN OR A WOOD GARDEN OR A HERBS GARDEN.
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There are more than hundreds of reasons to spend time in the garden such as come sunshine or frost there's always a fix that can only be found in the outdoors. But did you know there are many ways to use your garden to make money too?
I grow things. It's what I do. I have always done it. So over the years, I have discovered some pretty great ways to make money doing something I would be doing anyway! I haven't tried every single one of these ideas, but I sure have done a lot of them!
So read on for a deadly list of ideas on how to make money gardening. . . . .
1. REDUCE EXPENSES AND EARN MONEY:
If you have a garden, at first you take the opportunity to reduce your family expenses . Because you must use or eat fruits or flowers in the garden. Many of us only grow vegetables for eating. If you grow more it becomes a great offer to earn huge money.
2. SELL PLANTS
If you're already starting your own plants from seed, then this is a no-brainer! Grow a few extra seeding to sell in early spring. The best plants to grow and sell include tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and broccoli. You can also pot up and sell shrubs, lilies, and house plants. Or indulge your creative side and make gorgeous porch planters and indoor herb gardens. Before you start selling plants you must collect the license from the authority.
3. SELL CUT FLOWERS:
Everyone likes fresh flowers! Cut flowers sell well at farmers' markets, but you can also sell your flowers at restaurants, community centers, party house, and flower florists.
4. Keeping the livestock of animals:
Another common option for making a little extra money is through livestock. Such as chickens, ducks, quails, and pigeons can form a platform for a side business all from your back garden.
5. SELL SEEDS
If you’re already saving your own seeds,
this is an easy way to make money growing
plants at home. Just package up some of your seeds in sets of 15-25. You could even make a ‘garden starter’ pack and sell a group of seeds that grow together or make your own seed bombs for sale. Just like with plants, do some research about whether you’ll need to purchase a license to sell seed in your area.
plants at home. Just package up some of your seeds in sets of 15-25. You could even make a ‘garden starter’ pack and sell a group of seeds that grow together or make your own seed bombs for sale. Just like with plants, do some research about whether you’ll need to purchase a license to sell seed in your area.
6. SELL FRESH OR DRIED CULINARY HERBS:
Selling fresh or dried herbs for culinary
use is a great way to profit from your garden. I’ve sold fresh sprigs of mint,
thyme, basil, and rosemary at our farmer’s market.
7. SELL FRESH OR DRIED MEDICINAL HERBS:
Medicinal herbs are an important part of
the homestead. In addition to growing them for your own health, you can harvest
and dry herbs to sell at the market.
8. MAKE YOUR OWN TINCTURES, SALVES, AND OIL BLENDS:
Sell your medicinal herbs in the form of
tinctures, salves, and bath salts.
9. MAKE TEA BLENDS:
Herbal teas are very easy to make.
Experiment with a few of these healing recipes or
come up with your own blends!
10. GROW MUSHROOMS:
Mushrooms would be a cool new
addition to your garden. Not only are they a great food source for
your own family, but you can sell them at the market. Nowadays mushrooms have become very favorite to all of us for its nutrition capacity.
12. SELL PRODUCE:
11. BEEKEEPING :
Beekeeping is a popular easy business and hobby, with 50000 beekeepers currently caring for hives across the UK. Bees are simple enough to manage because they are self-sufficient beings. With one hive harvesting approximately 40Ibs of honey. Beekeeping is a sure way to make a profit from your garden.
12. SELL PRODUCE:
Whether you decide to set up a roadside
stand or join your local farmer’s market, selling your homegrown produce is
the most obvious way to make money growing vegetables.
Locally grown produce is in very high demand, don’t be afraid to speak with local restaurant owners, caterers, event venues, and grocery stores about buying your products as well.
13. Start Your own flour for Sale:
If you grow your own grains, check your
state laws to see if you can mill and sell your own flour! See how one farmer grows and
mills whole wheat flour for his local market.
14. SELL BULBS AND TUBERS :
If you’re growing plants like lilies,
hostas, or phlox that spread quickly, set a few bulbs or tubers aside when you divide
the plants in early spring or fall and offer a few for sale.
15. SELL FUEL WOOD:
15. SELL FUEL WOOD:
You can sell the dried stalks of your garden to the wood wholesaler. Maney restaurants and families are used dried stalks as their fuelwood. If you have dried stalks you may sell it to them and earn money.
16. HAVE A YOU-PICK GARDEN:
Good plants for a you-pick garden include
blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and pumpkins. Fruit trees like apples, peaches, and pears
are also great for great pick your own produce farms.
17. Sell Homemade Compost:
They call it black gold for a reason. It's high demand and people will pay money for organic compost. Wherever you can also use the compost on your other land.
18. GROW AND SELL GARLIC:
This is a great idea because garlic is so
simple to grow. Not only can you sell the heads at the market for cooking, but they
store well and can be sold as seed garlic for planting next year.
19. SELL HOMEMADE FRUIT TARTS, JAMS, AND JELLIES:
Many states now have cottage laws that
allow you to sell your homemade baked goods, jams, and jellies at market
without the use of a commercial kitchen.
20.TEACH CLASSES:
After a few years in the garden, there’s no
doubt that you’ve picked up some skills that you could share to help other
gardeners. Check with local schools, garden centers, a community garden, or
even the YMCA to see if they’ll allow you to teach classes at their facility. Some ideas for classes include saving and
starting seeds, transplanting seedlings, garden planning, pruning tomatoes, or
arranging cut flowers.
21. HOST FARM TO TABLE DINNERS AND PARTIES:
If you have an area in your garden where you can place a few tables and some twinkle lights, then you could easily rent out your space for a farm to table dinner.
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Talk to wedding planners and caterers to let them know you have space available and offer them a tour.
Make sure you protect yourself by speaking
to your homeowner’s insurance company before you allow the public on your
property, especially if you plan to allow adult beverages.
22. OFFER GARDEN TOURS:
You can open it up for school field trips. You can offer garden tours with information to local people and families. You can also do it at specific times to large groups of out of towners.
23. HOST A YOGA CLASS:
It seems like people will do yoga anywhere!
Why not in your garden? Maybe you or a friend can teach the class
and charge a small fee for yogis to come workout in your garden.
24. MAKE CANDLES, SOAPS, AND JEWELRY BY
USE DRIED HERBS AND FLOWERS:
Another way to use your home gardening for
profit is to get crafty! Use your homegrown flowers and herbs to make
candles, soaps, and even jewelry.
25. SELL PHOTOS OF YOUR GARDEN:
The garden is a natural setting for getting
gorgeous photos! It’s really not hard to get stunning photos of growing plants. If you are skilled with portrait
photography, offer photo sessions in your garden for babies, families, and engagement
photos.
26. PLANT A CORN MAZE:
Everyone loves a fun corn maze in the fall! If you have space, you can create a unique
and fun fall experience right on your own land. If the idea of creating a corn
maze seems like too much work, get ideas and help from different corn maze sites.
27. CREATE PUMPKINS AND GOURDS CRAFTS FOR DECORATING:
Pumpkins are extremely versatile on the
homestead. Not only do they form the base for delicious soups and pies, but
they store well and can be sold not only for food but as seasonal decorations. Decorative pumpkins and gourds can sell for
top dollar at holiday markets, but make sure you plan ahead for this one.
Growing pumpkins and gourds can take several months.
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