My journey into horticulture

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Explaining how I became a horticulturist having not been exposed to it as a career option or even as anything but a hobby for an older person. I feel truly happy to have found my passion and it's important to share it so other people can experience having the option of a vocational career.
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@CR-mc3jm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I have struggled through out my 20s trying to decide what to do with my life. I was working fast food jobs while being absolutely miserable, and I just realized a couple of days ago that gardening/horticulture has always been my passion and is so interesting to me. I'm sitting here, at 30 years old, wondering why I never thought to pursue it as a career! I just didn't think it was a viable option. I'm feeling so inspired to go to school for it now. Thanks again for the wonderful video! Liked and subbed 👍

@MrBlackVortex 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it Kammie!

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment, I loved hearing that you have found your passion and glad the video could help ! Best of luck for the future, I hope it's full of plants and sunshine !

@TarrenCreates 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like i have been in the exact same boat but working entry level in retail and office work just to get by til i figure out what i wanted to do. I started on the RHS level 2 course in practical horticulture at my local college in 2019 and loved it! its an evening course so i could do it around work, and now im on the theory part of the course which im finding a lot less stimulating because im sat at a desk all day for work and then we are learning from home at the minute so it's taking it's toll. hopefully i can start the level 3 practical course in september though and be back outside and building up my confidence! Good luck to you and go for it!!!

@Stawiarz1234 4 жыл бұрын

I've always thought about pursuing a career in a creative industry but now I feel like horticulture aligns more with my values of caring for the earth and getting your hands dirty, I wonder why so many creatives get drawn into this career. Thanks for the video, it is really helpful to listen to personal experience when you're researching new job prospects!

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm glad my video could be helpful in some way :)

@talishaingram1974 3 жыл бұрын

CANNOT BELIEVE I WATCH THIS VIDEO 2 year ago and now I’m at TAFE NSW studying horticulture and potentially (highly likely) getting a traineeship in Cert 2 horticulture (parks & gardens) and it’s ALL BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO, because of you, so definitely know this video HELP PEOPLE A LOT!!!

@talishaingram1974 3 жыл бұрын

I actually did Agriculture in year 11 & 12 for HSC and they didn’t even mention it AT ALL.

@talishaingram1974 3 жыл бұрын

Also I’m only just 18 last November finished school last year

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for sharing. Wishing you all the best with your future in horticulture!!

@pupwood 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 19 and I’ve been stunted on what I want to go into as a career for a while. I love drawing and art and actually do freelance illustration for work most of the time, I used to want to go into the animation industry but art school is extremely expensive and won’t guarantee you a good job, if any at all. Horticulture wasn’t something I had ever considered doing, but I recently came across an apprenticeship program and started doing research about it, and stumbled across your channel! The more I research about it the more I find it might be the perfect fit for me. Thanks so much for these videos, they’re extremely motivating and informative, I love how your room looks in the background as well and your personality :)

@tanukisoba5662 3 жыл бұрын

Luka Fernandez Hi Luka, are you working in horticulture now? I can relate to what you say.

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, this is an excellent comment to read :) I'm glad the video could be helpful in some way! Very best of luck for the future

@andreafarias927 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful. I am glad that I have horticulture as a career choice. I love nature and am thinking of going to college for environmental horticulture

@user-ng1mh6bz6f Жыл бұрын

I am glad that I watch your video, thx for sharing. I am at my 30s and want to have a career change to horticulture. I don't know how to start with as apprenticeship is so competitive and lots of job turn me fown. I think I need to get some qualification at first (now I only have level one) and maybe find gardeners like you. Hope I can get experience😢

@Zoe-wo2ws 4 жыл бұрын

really inspiring 💕

@hairybass480 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear it from someone and it sounds like many of my concerns are things you have thought and been through. Honest and in depth. Thanks a bunch.

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad some things I said where helpful :)

@carloscarrizal5714 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, this motivated me to take on horticulture as a career option. I love plants and was hesitant to pick horticulture because of how some people think it's not a viable option.

@michelesmith1170 3 жыл бұрын

My story sounds a lot like yours. Some advice you were nice enough mention may be exactly what I needed to hear. 💚

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching! I'm really pleased some of my words are helpful :)

@MrFuzzyscreen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@jonathannurse375 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I enjoyed your video and I hope you keep making videos. You are funny and quite cute....good luck with all your future endeavors....make the world green!!!!!

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Still making videos now :P

@DelMarMermaids 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for watching :)

@janerittenhouse8253 3 жыл бұрын

I have been loving your videos, specifically this one, and would love to follow you on social, how can I find you?? I am getting started with my own business as well but man it is difficult. Would love to chat with you sometime and gain some guidance. Thank you! :)

@owensoutdoors6142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, my socials are @eleanorowens_outdoors :)