Christmas wreath and greenery maker
Make and sell fresh wreaths, swags and centrepieces from home using bought or harvested greenery.
- C$300-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A seasonal craft business making fresh balsam, cedar and fir wreaths, door swags and table centrepieces. You can start without owning a tree farm by buying boughs from growers or using greenery from land you have permission to harvest.
Your first three steps
- Contact local tree farms and suppliers about buying boughs, and practise making a few wreath styles
- Book a table at a few holiday markets and craft fairs, and set up a simple page for pre-orders
- Take photos of your wreaths and ask local shops, offices and churches about bulk orders
Who pays
Households, churches, community groups, small shops and offices decorating for the holidays.
How it makes money
A price per wreath or arrangement, with higher prices for custom or large pieces. Sales come from craft fairs, farmers' markets, online orders and bulk orders from local businesses.
Skills that help
- Creative eye for design
- Hands-on craft work
- Selling at markets and online
- Planning for a short, busy season
Watch out for
- Only harvest greenery from land where you have written permission, as cutting on Crown or private land without it may be illegal
- Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
- Commercial general liability insurance is worth checking, especially for market sales
- Fresh greenery dries out, so plan storage and delivery times carefully
- Selling is concentrated in November and December, so consider other seasonal products for the rest of the year
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a wreath-making business?
Estimates typically run around $300 to $2,500, depending on how much greenery you buy, your supplies and how you sell at markets or online. Buying boughs from growers or harvesting with permission are both options.
How much can a Christmas wreath maker earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $0 to $6,000, depending on the season, your products and how you sell. Sales are concentrated in November and December, so some makers add other seasonal products for the rest of the year.
Do I need permission to harvest greenery for wreaths?
Check that you only harvest from land where you have written permission, as cutting on Crown or private land without it may be illegal. Also check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and look into liability insurance for market sales.
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