Unit 8: Putting it to work – Starting a nursery micro-enterprise

In this unit, you will discover how growing plants can be developed into a viable business opportunity. You will be guided through the process of starting and setting up a plant nursery in your area, by learning the essential steps, tools, and techniques required for a plant nursery. The unit also explores how to expand your nursery into a profitable enterprise, highlighting ways to leverage support from your community and build strong networks. Finally, you will gain insights into strategies for sustaining your business, ensuring long-term growth, resilience, and success.

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• Understand the potential of growing plants as a pathway to building a successful business
• Explore practical steps and tools for starting a plant nursery 
• Develop a plant nursery idea
• Start and manage your own plant nursery as a business 

This unit provides guidance for anyone eager to begin a nursery, and transform it into a thriving business.