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New Book ! - "Earn a Living as a Self Employed Gardener; How to Tell the Difference between Weeds and Flowers" ;-))

Posted by Gary RK on July 26, 2010 at 8:29pm in Marketing
Saw details of this new book that has come out: Earn a Living as a Self Employed Gardener; How to Tell the Difference between Weeds and Flowers the back-cover write up did make me smile ;-)) "If you've ever thought of making your living gardening, then this book is for you. Don't be put off if you've little gardening experience, even less money and don't even drive, let alone own a van. In this comprehensive step by step guide, you'll find everything you need to know to get started; from what equipment to buy to how to prune roses; from advertising for customers to the difference between a spade and a shovel. If you follow the book's advice you won't make lots of money, but you'll always be in demand, and always have an enjoyable, contentment inducing occupation to rely upon."
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  • Matt July 26, 2010 at 8:39pm
    Its easy living... why wouldn't EVERYONE do it eh?
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    Gary RK July 26, 2010 at 8:42pm
    Here's the Amazon link - you can see/read the index/topic pages;

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Employed-Gardener-Difference-between-Flower...
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    Gary RK July 26, 2010 at 9:02pm
    It might be worth the £6ish to to find out where I'm going wrong....
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk July 26, 2010 at 11:49pm
    Lol has colin got a sideline????

    ROWLY HILL said:
    Oh my god.......if you can't tell the difference between a spade and a shovel I doubt you'd have the aptitude to read a book..never mind this one.

    The business advice section must be a rivetting read..."If you follow the book's advice you won't make lots of money, but you'll always be in demand" - advocating underpricing then!!!

    Who is the author?
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk July 26, 2010 at 11:54pm
    You can read 10 pages free !! click ''look inside''

    gary @ affinity landscapes said:
    Here's the Amazon link - you can see/read the index/topic pages;

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Employed-Gardener-Difference-between-Flower...
  • choughman July 29, 2010 at 9:51am
    you can read ten pages!!!!! OMG, i've just read the first two and im losing the will to live! How old is the author of this "book". loose quote- "If a customer kicks you in the shins your probably staring at her boobs"! ohhhhh dear. Reading on, we find his overheads are a rucksack, few tools, bus fare and a bacon sandwich. When i was at school i ran a gardening business a bit like that, except i used a bike so my overhaeds were lower still!
    Totally shocked this got to print. maybe it improves!
    Gardens4u.co.uk said:
    You can read 10 pages free !! click ''look inside''

    gary @ affinity landscapes said:
    Here's the Amazon link - you can see/read the index/topic pages;

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Employed-Gardener-Difference-between-Flower...
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