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Additional Gardening Services to Others

This one can be difficult to do if you are already tending to your own garden. It will
depend upon the size of your plot and what help you have with your garden
chores. However, if you have established a good system with your partner it is possible
that you will have enough spare time to take on several other gardening jobs. Whilst
many people love having gardens they are unable or unwilling to maintain them on
their own. You can, therefore, use your experience of gardening to assist them; by
charging a reasonable rate you can generate a healthy income whilst using off-cuttings
from your garden and the knowledge you have gained.
If this is an option you should ensure that you do not take on too many other gardens;
you will not wish to neglect your own one!

Garden Pictures

Another option which is often over looked is the beauty of your garden. Whether it is
covered with butterflies attracted to your plants or simply rows of climbing beans; you
will be able to take photos and find people who are interested in purchasing these
photos for their own use. The pictures can be of your garden or the sunset, or even
your animals. Provided you use a decent camera you will be able to produce good
pictures. These can be advertized outside your home, local newsagent or anywhere
else that you think may sell some. There is also a range of websites which allow you to
post the pictures you are selling. When a buyer purchases one you are funded with the
money, less a commission charge for the website. It is even possible to add these
pictures to your blog and allow people to purchase them from your site or direct them
to visit you if they are close enough.

Gardening Experience

Finally, there is the option of offering the garden experience for those who do not have
a garden or the time to maintain one. The full experience will involve arriving at your
home, being guided around the various different crops you are growing and then trying
their hand at assisting.

You may be surprised at how popular this type of business venture is becoming. Giving
an experience has become one of the ultimate and most romantic gifts. Anyone who
is eager to sample gardening will be happy to be presented with home grown

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