If you are a keen gardener with a passion for plants and a real aptitude in the flowerbeds, you might consider a career in horticulture. There are a wide variety of jobs that fall under this blanket heading; you might consider landscape gardening, botanical garden management or even starting your own commercial nursery.

If you're lucky enough to own a piece of land to work with, and people often comment on your skill in the garden, then starting your own plant sale business is more than likely a good option for you. Before you dive head first into the process of getting started, it's a good idea to take some time and assess a few key factors.

To begin with, you will need to gain knowledge and experience. It's all very well growing your beautiful flowers for yourself, in your own garden, but producing plants for commercial shipping to Australia for important social functions, and, indeed, for other gardening enthusiasts is quite another matter.

Experts in the business suggest you try to take some time to work in the industry. This will allow you to gain some 'hands on' experience that will prove invaluable in the long term. Ask around various nurseries in the local area, and contact any important growers in the region from whom you may be able to learn important skills.

A job in horticulture is an excellent choice for anyone with a talent in the garden. However, those keen to embark on a career growing flowers and plants for the public should remember to take a few months out to learn necessary skills and gain experience in the industry.