Top 21+ unusual ways to make money from your garden

Make your garden work for you

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Looking for a side hustle to help boost your income? If you have a garden the answer to your enterprising dreams could be closer to home than you might think. From selling homegrown produce to exploiting business opportunities your space might open up, here are some of the best ways to make some extra money from your garden. 

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1. Sell 'black gold'

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

What is waste to some could be a gold mine to others – a ‘black gold’ mine that is – because those old leaves, potato peels and other scraps left to decompose can become some of the richest fertiliser available.

When considering selling compost, start small, as when dealing with larger amounts, you will need to meet compost quality protocol and consider waste management regulations.

According to food waste experts to sell small quantities of homemade compost on sites like Facebook Marketplace, you shouldn’t require any permit and can expect to make around £5 ($6.70) per small bag. 

2. Sell homegrown herbs

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

With a growing trend towards wellbeing and whole foods, you could turn a tidy profit selling herbs you've grown in the garden – growing experts GroCycle says that for 100 square feet (9.3sqm) of growing space you could make around £1,700 ($2,400) per year.

However, you will need to check government guidelines, particularly if using herbs in any kind of medicinal ways.

3. Sell edible flowers

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Using your outdoor space to grow and sell edible flowers could create a new revenue stream but before you embark on your new business, do your research and find out about which flowers are safe to be eaten. Next, you'll need to learn about the best ways to ensure quality control and what pesticides and other chemicals you need to avoid for safe consumption.

According to Hobby Farms, many growers sell nasturtiums at around 7p or 10 cents each. Certain restaurants might pay £1.50 each ($2). 

4. Keep livestock

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Have you ever dreamed of keeping animals on your land? While you need a fair bit of space for larger livestock, such as sheep, goats, or even cows, chickens require much less space and can be relatively low maintenance.

That said, before you get ahead of yourself and start writing your ‘eggs for sale‘ signs, make sure you do your research and check state regulations. Boxes of six chicken eggs sell at around £2 ($2.70).

5. Hire out your garden for parties

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

If you have a particularly lovely – or large – garden, then you might want to consider hiring it out for parties. Our suggestion would be to stick to children's parties at first as you won't need an alcohol license, and parents are often looking for safe spaces to hold parties.

Check out sites like Tagvenue. In terms of how much you could make, it depends on the local market.

6. Hire out your garden for camping

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Another idea is to rent your garden out to travellers looking to pitch a tent – some homeowners go even further and consider putting up pre-erected tents or tipis themselves for more of a glamping vibe. 

Whichever style of camping you choose, there are lots of places where you can list your space, such as Campspace.

7. Sell homemade honey

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Love bees? Adore honey? Then you might want to think about investing in a hive and starting to make your own honey. However, before you do, check the rules and regulations.

Prices vary, but local honey can sell for around £5 a jar ($6.70).

8. Sell your seeds and seedlings

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Green-fingered gardeners might wish to combine their love of growing with a new business venture, but this one will require time and patience to get everything established, not to mention a little trial and error to see which method works best for you.

If that's not put you off, though, check government guidance on selling seedlings and seeds. Seedlings often sell for around £1 ($1.30) on Facebook Marketplace. 

9. Grow and sell vegetables

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Fancy a bit of the good life by growing your own vegetables to sell? It can be a rewarding and worthy pursuit, but you will need to make sure you adhere to fruit and vegetable marketing standards before you start scoping out your local farmers' markets.

Price points will vary depending on the type of produce and where you plan to sell, but tomatoes are a good starting point.

10. Hire your garden out as a growing space

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

There has been a huge movement towards homegrown fruit and vegetables in recent years that has led to a surge in popularity for allotments or community gardens.

You can help do your bit for the local community and earn some pocket money in the process by opening your garden up as a growing space. How much you can make would depend on the space available and on-site amenities.

11. Open your garden to the public

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

If you have an especially big or impressive garden then you could open it up to tours from members of the public for a fee.

There are always things to consider (insurance etc), but ultimately it’s a chance to share some of your wisdom about gardening, from the design elements of your outdoor space to your knowledge of plants to help inspire others to get their fingers green too. Depending on the size of your garden, you could charge around £5 ($6.70) to £10 ($13.20) per head.

12. Sell cut flowers

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Do you have an abundance of beautiful flowers and somewhere to sell them from – an old shed perhaps? Or maybe you'd rather leave freshly-cut flowers at the end of your street with an honesty box or a suggested donation of around £5 ($6.70) per small bouquet or jar?

This can be a lovely way to make a little extra money and bring joy to others, but it's worth noting that if it does become a regular thing, you may be subject to regulations.

13. Sell fruit or smoothies

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Happen to have an orchard in your backyard or some blackberry or raspberry bushes? Well then you might want to start harvesting them and start selling them to neighbours or see if your local shop will stock them – you could even start making smoothies.

As with all food businesses, though, good hygiene practices must be followed and you will need to register your enterprise and stay on top of food safety regulations. 

14. Make preserves

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Similar rules will apply if you want to turn your fruit into jams or chutneys but if you have a secret family recipe and are a whizz in the kitchen this could be your chance to earn a decent amount of extra money. We've seen jars of homemade jam on Facebook Marketplace selling for £3 ($4). 

Plus, just think of all those village fêtes and local markets – if you are particularly good, you might even be able to pair up with a local deli but beware: in this corner of the market food labelling is tightly controlled.

15. Teach workshops

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Of course, there are other ways to use your outdoor space rather than just growing things, and holding craft workshops or teaching new skills like painting is just one of them.

You might like to advertise your workshops in local shops or through established groups to ensure a regular client base. Expect to charge around £65 ($87) to £80 ($107) per person for a one-day painting workshop.

16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

And how about a craft workshop that combines your outdoor space with some of the things found in your garden, such as wreath-making?

Wreaths can be made for all sorts of reasons – for table decorations, parties, spring celebrations – so if you want to unleash your creative side and encourage others in the process, this could be your chance. We've seen classes available for around £50 ($67). 

17. Run a doggy daycare

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

According to HealthforAnimals, pet ownership is rising globally, especially among millennials, so you could utilise your garden to run an animal daycare business and capitalise on this trend.

Before you get too excited about welcoming all your new animal friends, though, remember that you may need a licence to run a doggy daycare business. Dog daycare typically costs between £20 ($26) and £40 ($54) per day.

18. Create a garden blog or social media account

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Influencers impact our lives in so many ways, so why not turn your gardening knowledge and hobby into a business?

As with all social media marketing, you'll need to build a following, best achieved by creating useful and engaging content, but once you're up and running, there's no limit on what you can earn through ads, sponsorships and affiliate marketing, although this can vary significantly depending on experience, audience size and monetisation strategies (though obviously you will need to pay tax on a large chunk of it). 

19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Have a picturesque garden or lots of vibrant, exotic plants? You may find these are valuable assets for photographers and filmmakers.

The first step is to register with a location company set your price, and then sit back and wait for the bookings to come rolling in. You could earn around £180 ($240) an hour.

20. Rent out your garden studio

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

If you have a studio or room in your garden that's not being utilised as much as it could, consider renting it through companies like Airbnb, but do make sure you've considered all legal implications for your garden room first.

A well-equipped garden room can provide extra income, especially if located in a tourist-friendly area. Prices will vary, but we've seen properties from about £100 ($134) per night.

21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

If you take pride in your garden then there's a good chance you have lots of tools and equipment that could be useful to others.

By listing your items such as lawnmowers, saws and hedge trimmers, you can earn money with very little outlay or even effort on your part. Just make sure you get your insurance in place first.

How much can you earn before you have to pay tax?

1. Sell 'black gold', 2. Sell homegrown herbs, 3. Sell edible flowers, 4. Keep livestock, 5. Hire out your garden for parties, 6. Hire out your garden for camping, 7. Sell homemade honey, 8. Sell your seeds and seedlings, 9. Grow and sell vegetables, 10. Hire your garden out as a growing space, 11. Open your garden to the public, 12. Sell cut flowers, 13. Sell fruit or smoothies, 14. Make preserves, 15. Teach workshops, 16. Sell homemade seasonal decorations, 17. Run a doggy daycare, 18. Create a garden blog or social media account, 19. Rent out your garden for photoshoots, 20. Rent out your garden studio, 21. Hire out your garden tools and equipment

Make sure you do your research when it comes to how much you can earn before you have to pay tax.

In the UK you can earn up to £1,000 ($1.3k) from a side hustle without having to declare it to HMRC, and if it's your main or only source of income, the first £12,570 ($16.7k) will be tax-free. And, according to Money Saving Expert, the side hustle amount will rise to £3,000 ($4k) in a few years.

In the US, the figure for side hustles is much lower – as soon as you earn £300 ($400) or more, you need to declare it to the IRS. While the tax-free amount for individuals is around £11,200 ($15k).

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