Have you ever wondered, “Could working with plants really be my full-time job?” Well, dear plant friend, the answer is a resounding yes! There is a whole world of opportunities waiting for you in the horticulture industry should you decide to turn your plant passion into a career. In this episode, we’ll dig into 9 jobs in horticulture with my dear friend, Daniel Fuller. Daniel is a national council member for the Australian Institute of Horticulture, host of the “Plants Grow Here” podcast, and a writer for publications like the Hort Journal Australia. 

With over a decade of experience as a maintenance gardener, he offers a valuable perspective on helping people find meaningful careers in horticulture.

In this episode, we learn:

• [04:06] How Daniel built his career in horticulture
• [09:32] What's the easiest way to quickly enter the horticulture industry and gain experience?
• [09:49] #1 Maintenance gardening
• [10:11] #2 Retail nurseries
• [13:14] What's the best way to learn maintenance skills when you're just getting started?
• [15:28] Where can you find sleek, minimalist grow lights that complement your home decor?
• [17:22] Looking for unique and soothing chimes as a holiday gift?
• [18:50] #3 Production nurseries
• [20:47] Why Cert 3 is important in Australia
• [21:33] #4 Plant breeding
• [24:06] What’s the difference between breeding and production?
• [28:37] What’s the difference between garden designers and landscape designers?
• [30:18] Where can you find quality products for your indoor and outdoor planting needs?
• [36:26] #5 Landscape construction
• [38:34] #6 Leadership and management
• [43:50] #7 Sales
• [46:02] #8 Education
• [47:26] #9 Media and content creation
• [55:41] Where can you follow Daniel Fuller?

Mentioned in our conversation:

• TAFE NSW
• Australian Institute of Horticulture
• New York Botanical Garden
• Hort Journal Australia
• Hort People
• Growing Joy Ep. 208: DIY Houseplant First Aid Kit With Leslie Halleck
• Growing Joy Ep. 80: Plant Laws And Plant Patents
• Crimes Against Horticulture on Facebook
• Book by Simon Sinek, Leaders Eat Last
• Plants Grow Here Episode 160 with Bruce Durant
• Plants Grow Here Episode 178 with Scott Smith
• Hort People Blogs

For a complete list of plant-based jobs you can explore,

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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