Change of career

[jessicaba]

I have worked as an office administrator since leaving school. Although I don't mind my work I really want to do something completely different. I like the thought of being a gardener but currently only know the basics. Can anyone recommend a course where I can learn whilst working? I thought I could just offer services that I know to start, cutting grass, weeding and as I learn expand my services? I'm not sure really, I've never done anything like this before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. J x

I don't know, but if you don't get any helpful advice on here maybe ask on the Gardening board? I've some vague memory of courses, maybe RHS ones, being discussed on there.

Thanks, I also wanted some advice on the best way to setup this new business, not really sure where to start. J x

Hey! I'm doing this right now, going from PR to gardening. I study one day a week on the RHS Level 2 Practical Course at Capel Manor, and I'm also doing a two-day-a-week placement with the WFGA's WRAGs scheme from February. And I've started to pick up private clients. I have a blog to help other career changers and I wrote a bit early on about the different options available - hope it helps you crescentesempervivum.blogspot.com/2024/08/choosing-my-growing-medium.html