Without plants, we’d be in a bit of a pickle. Plants not only supply us with that precious oxygen that we need but bring a spot of literal natural beauty to the world around us. So, it’s unsurprising that there are so many of us that want to take our love of everything green and make it into a legitimate career. But what plant-based jobs might you want to start looking at if you’re all set on being a professional green-fingered one?
Floriculturist
Don’t let the pretentious name put you off. If you have a passion for arranging flowers, either for weddings, festive get-togethers or just special occasions, in general, you could be a natural floriculturist. Floriculturists are essentially professional flower arrangers. And if you know what you’re doing and have a good eye for it, there is an awful lot of money in it.
Conservation
While you might hear the word conservation and immediately think of endangered animals, there is actually just as concerted a conservation effort when it comes to plant life. The job here involved working with local governments and landowners to help them make the right decision when it comes to conserving forests, parks and other areas of natural beauty.
Organic farming
In the last decade or so, many of us have become more in tune with the natural world and more aware of what we’re putting into our bodies. That’s why the role of an organic farmer has become such a desirable one. The goal here is to encourage and cultivate sustainable farming practices and improve how our food is grown in all parts of the world.
Landscape gardener
Of course, arguably the most obvious career for plant lovers is that of a landscape gardener or landscape architect. Here, you’ll be tasked with using your trusty landscaping equipment and your creative and mathematical brain to plan and create gardens for your customers. This could be everything from domestic back gardens to more elaborate pieces for events and major companies.
Horticultural writer
If you’ve got a good grasp of the written word and love plants then there is one career that combines both. As a writer specialising in horticulture you’ll be asked to write for TV and radio, websites and farming magazines. Play your cards right and you might even find yourself ending up as a talking head on Countryfile!
Of course, this is just a brief suggestion of a few careers that might interest you. But there are thousands of other careers that don’t pivot around plants but do at least involve them in some way. So don’t limit your options and don’t be afraid to look beyond the everyday.