Home plant nursery selling online and locally

Local gardeners, allotment holders and people buying plants at fairs, markets and online marketplaces.

Sell plants by the pot or tray, with higher prices for unusual varieties and mature plants. Sales are seasonal, peaking in spring and early summer.

• Growing from seed and cuttings
• Plant knowledge and labelling
• Basic social media and photography
• Patience and consistency through the seasons

• Check whether you need planning permission or permission from your landlord or mortgage lender for regular sales from home
• Public liability insurance if you sell at fairs or have visitors
• Plant health rules: check the government guidance on plant passports and registration before selling some plants or sending them by post
• Do not sell invasive species, and check rules on any plants you propagate that are protected by plant breeders' rights
• Results depend on weather and the season, so expect uneven income through the year

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on the space, greenhouse or polytunnel, pots, compost and seeds you need. These are estimates, so start small and scale up as sales come in.

Check whether you need planning permission or permission from your landlord or mortgage lender for regular sales from home. Also check government guidance on plant passports and registration, rules on invasive species and plant breeders' rights, and insurance for fairs.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on what you grow, your prices and where you sell. Results depend on weather and the season, so expect uneven income. Plan on at least about 8 hours a week.