Growing and Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs, 2nd Ed. by Sandie Shores. Turn your hobby into a fulfilling career with help from someone who's done it herself. A love of gardening isn't enough to turn a pastime into a profitable business. You need to create a business plan, find a market niche, scout a location, and make the transition from growing small patches of plants to full-blown crops. Don't be intimidated, though -- Sandie Shores offers her years of experience to guide you toward success. In this revised edition Sandie takes you through the process of starting up your own business. In these pages you'll learn: How to create a business plan and obtain financing; Where to sell -- to supermarkets, chefs, distributors, and/or selling at farmers markets or retailing from your greenhouse.; What to look for in a location for your growing operation; What type of greenhouse to build and how to equip and operate it; How to grow the most in-demand herbs and edible flowers, as well as niche herbs that may be popular in your market; How to harvest, package, and deliver your crops so they are of the highest quality. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for growing, learn from an expert and start your business up right. Let Growing and Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs be your guide to high-quality crops and an unparalleled reputation. You and your customers will be glad you did.Hard cover, 6" x 9", 483 pages, B&W photos and illustrations throughout. FREE SHIPPING. To order by phone call TOLL-FREE: 866-596-9982.