You’ve heard of a tree farm, right? If you’ve ever wondered why they exist it’s because they are a pretty reliable way to generate extra revenue. If you are considering an extra income or are contemplating developing a business on the side for a stream of income during retirement this could be your answer. The best part about tree farming is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get started and you don’t need extra special forms of education or specialized certification to grow … [Read more...]
Turn Preserves Into Profit
I know a woman in her late 50’s. She used to do a lot of canning when she was younger as that was what you did when you lived on a farm and had a huge garden and long, cold winters. When she got off the farm her interest in canning waned. Then one day she got that desire to make jam and jellies and pickles but had nowhere to store them so she made small batches of these items and took them to the local farmer’s market. Her original plan was to just test market to see if any of her products … [Read more...]
Grow Gourmet Mushrooms For Profit
If you have a bit of a green thumb and are looking for a reasonably easy way to earn an extra income you may want to take a close look at this. Gourmet mushrooms are very popular and continue to be in demand. If you are semi-retired or about to retire, this is a true cash crop. In particular, I’m fond of the way in which oyster mushrooms can turn into a good source of income without taking a very long time. The reason why I’m suggesting oyster mushrooms is that they can be grown indoors, … [Read more...]
Growing Microgreens For Profit
What if I told you that there is a plant growing business that will cost just a few hundred dollars to start, will take up as little space as a tabletop and can produce upwards of twenty crops a year? Do you think you’d be interested ? Here’s the basics about these profitable plants: The ‘new’ trend is growing what are called microgreens. Microgreens are basically tiny edible plants that are somewhere between spouts and fully grown plants. Think immature plant, if you must, but that’s what … [Read more...]
14 Most Profitable Plants To Grow
Growing plants for profit is a great way for anyone over 55 to turn their gardening skills into serious cash. While most of us immediately think of vegetables or salad greens, the most profitable plants are specialty crops that are not always found in a home vegetable garden. Many specialty crops can bring as much as $80,000 per acre, and are quite easy to grow. Pick your own hours ... Best of all, most specialty crops can be grown without a full-time commitment, which makes them ideal for … [Read more...]