Have you ever wondered, “Could working with plants really be my full-time job?” Well, dear plant friend, the answer is a resounding yes! There is a whole world of opportunities waiting for you in the horticulture industry should you decide to turn your plant passion into a career. In this episode, we’ll dig into 9 jobs in horticulture with my dear friend, Daniel Fuller. Daniel is a national council member for the Australian Institute of Horticulture, host of the “Plants Grow Here” podcast, and a writer for publications like the Hort Journal Australia.
With over a decade of experience as a maintenance gardener, he offers a valuable perspective on helping people find meaningful careers in horticulture.
In this episode, we learn:
[04:06] How Daniel built his career in horticulture
[09:32] What’s the easiest way to quickly enter the horticulture industry and gain experience?
[09:49] #1 Maintenance gardening
[10:11] #2 Retail nurseries
[13:14] What’s the best way to learn maintenance skills when you’re just getting started?
[15:28] Where can you find sleek, minimalist grow lights that complement your home decor?
[17:22] Looking for unique and soothing chimes as a holiday gift?
[18:50] #3 Production nurseries
[20:47] Why Cert 3 is important in Australia
[21:33] #4 Plant breeding
[24:06] What’s the difference between breeding and production?
[28:37] What’s the difference between garden designers and landscape designers?
[30:18] Where can you find quality products for your indoor and outdoor planting needs?
[36:26] #5 Landscape construction
[38:34] #6 Leadership and management
[43:50] #7 Sales
[46:02] #8 Education
[47:26] #9 Media and content creation
[55:41] Where can you follow Daniel Fuller?
Check out the full show notes and blog of ‘9 Jobs in Horticulture’ here: growingjoywithmaria.com/jobs/
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