Becoming a self-employed gardener: The basics

Becoming a self-employed gardener: The basics
September 18, 2023

We have had a lot of feedback from women who would love to be gardeners but don’t feel they have the confidence to just go for it, so we have put together a taster of what you can expect:

Becoming a self-employed gardener: The basics

By attending this session and Q&A, you will have a basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a self-employed gardener. This workshop answers the questions that every new gardener seeks to know and covers the absolute ‘need to know’ basics about starting up on your own.

With: Janet Wood – Founder of WeWeed

On: Zoom

Duration: 2.5 hours

When:  6.30 – 9 pm

Cost: £45 for non-members: £22.50 for basic members: Free for full members (get in touch for the promo codes)

Covers:

  • What to charge and earning potential
  • Getting customers
  • Self-confidence, setting expectations & agreeing terms
  • Self-assessment and budgeting
  • Tools
  • Insurance and safety
  • Customer service and providing value
  • Buying plants
  • Garden waste and chemicals
  • Learning on the job and plant apps
  • Courses and further development
  • Q&A s

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