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When Avent announced that he was quitting his job to build a specialty nursery, his former horticulture professor begged his student to reconsider, telling him he couldn't possibly make a profit 'without doing something illegal.' More than ten years and 20 nursery catalogs later, Avent owns a thriving national business with nearly 30 employees. He wrote So You Want to Start a Nursery to debunk myths about the ornamentalplants nursery business and what it takes to succeed, whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a wholesale grower. (And he still has a clean arrest record.)Assuming that the reader has some basic knowledge about how plants are grown, Avent focuses on the business and planning concerns of the nursery owner. While recounting humorous stories of his baptism by fire as a beginning nurseryman, Avent also provides a primer on the nursery industry as a whole, with discussions of the merits and disadvantages of retail, wholesale, mailorder, and liner operations, to name just a few. Readers of this book will obtain the tools they need to make a business plan of their own. This book is a mustread for horticulture students, industry insiders, and advanced gardeners who dream of turning their passion for plants into a job they love.
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- Q: What is 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' about? A: 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' is a guide by Tony Avent that explores the ornamental-plants nursery business, sharing insights on how to succeed as both a hobbyist and a wholesale grower.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' is Tony Avent, a successful nursery owner with over ten years of experience in the industry.
- Q: What kind of knowledge does the book assume the reader has? A: The book assumes that readers have some basic knowledge of plant growth, focusing primarily on business and planning concerns for nursery owners.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of the book include humorous personal anecdotes, discussions on various nursery operations, and practical tools for creating a business plan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' has a total of 340 pages.
- Q: What is the book's condition? A: The book is listed as being in very good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' published? A: 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' was published on July 11, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in horticulture? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational knowledge along with insights into the nursery industry.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'So You Want to Start a Nursery' falls under the category of 'Guides'.