Last year at this time I wrote “spring is just around the corner” about my gardening hobby. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would soon be the proud owner of my own gardening company! But what a difference a year makes! In April 2012 Gardens4U was born and I must admit, these past eight months have been a whirlwind.
Getting Started
I was busier than I had anticipated with this gardening business, even throughout the scorching hot weather we had here in Ottawa. I am blessed to have so many friends and contacts that were willing to give my services a try, and then recommend me to others. I created, planted, designed, cleaned up, and restored many gardens, loving every minute of it. When I wasn’t in someone else’s garden, I managed to find time in my own.
Admin Stuff
On the few rainy days we had in the summer and throughout the fall, I printed up business cards and built a website; a real challenge for me as I am the first to admit that I am seriously technically challenged!! Although I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, I am always open to suggestions and comments…
Winter Projects
In the late fall, I created some indoor and outdoor planters for the Christmas craft sale at the QCH in December. They were a huge success and eventually, I sold them all. As the fall faded to winter, I got back into writing articles on WordPress and decided to start a blog to discuss my wheat allergy with those interested in cutting wheat from their diets. I have discovered that many people are concerned about the negative effects wheat can have on our bodies, even without a diagnosed wheat allergy. To organize all of my current interests in one place, I added a few articles about my wheat-free diet to my blog.
What’s Next
This spring I am looking forward to working for repeat clients and to meeting new ones in my gardening business. I have the advantage this year of time to schedule these clients according to what they need me to do for them. I also plan on creating outdoor spring planters; I will be sure to post some on this blog
It’s nice to see someone who is using their gardening skills and knowledge to help other people out. I Pressed your blog post on my blog and my social networking sites to help you get some exposure. Good luck to you with your new business.
Chris
The Home Vegetable Gardener Blogger