The author's approach to the nursery business is witty, wise, and decidedly irreverent. Far from being a dry recitation on business practices, So You Want to Start a Nursery, underlines the "people" part of the nursery trade. This book will be a must read for horticulture students, industry insiders, and advanced gardeners who dream of turning their passion for plants into a job they love. Assuming that the reader has some basic knowledge about how plants are grown, the author avoids excessive detail about soil mixes and green house pests in this comprehensive overview. Instead he focuses on the, Business and Planning concerns of the nursery owner. He discusses the merits and disadvantages of retail, wholesale, mail-order, and liner operations. You will obtain the tools you need to make a business plan of your own. Hard cover, 6+" x 9+", 340 pages, many black and white photos, charts and a handy conversion chart. To Order By Phone Call Toll Free: 866-596-9982