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Old 10-09-2007, 10:20 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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Default Gardening for a Living?

On Sep 9, 9:36 am, "Chris F." wrote:
I'm considering starting a greenhouse - just a small one for now - as a
way to perhaps earn a living. Here where I live - in Eastern Canada, we have
a very limited season for outdoor plants. But I'm wondering if
there's any way to make a profit year-round, not just in the springtime. Are
there any houseplants or other exotic things that can be sold year-round? Or
is gardening strictly a season thing, requiring us to find some other source
of income for the winter?
Any advice would be appreciated.


1. The cost of utilities to heat a greenhouse in the winter can
eat up any anticipated profit.
2. Plants naturally go dormant in the winter. It takes both
heat & light to fool them. Do you know how??
3. The market for live plants in the off season is very low.
4. Better think twice about that idea.

KC