How to Open a Greenhouse to the Public
Today, asphalt and concrete replace grass and plants that inhabited the space prior. Young children seldom get to see the beauty of plants that once existed everywhere. The opportunity to see plants both common and exotic comes when you open a greenhouse to the public. You need to take a few steps before you open the greenhouse, regardless of whether you sell plants or show them.
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Things You'll Need
- Liability insurance
- Hazard removal methods and signs designating toxic plants
- Wood for sign
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Tickets for door prize
- Pamphlets
- Cash register or money collection method
Instructions
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Secure liability insurance to remove the danger of a lawsuit that could change your life.
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Remove any dangers before you open the greenhouse to the public. Sometimes you don't even realize that dangerous situations exist until you focus on the potential. Make walkways clear and free from hazard. Put toxic plants higher up so small children can't grab a leaf and munch. Label any dangerous plants to reduce your liability.
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Decide on the hours that you wish to operate and post the hours in a clearly visible location. This prevents you from disappointed customers or visitors.
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Create a date for the grand opening. Make the atmosphere fun and festive when you first open a greenhouse to the public. If you sell plants create specials, if you just show the plants, offer a door prize or drawing.
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Design pamphlets to describe the different plants. Unless you're giving guided tours, these booklets prove valuable to understand the plant's nature and true beauty. When you open a greenhouse to the public, the pamphlets create a method of advertising that people take with them.
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Contact a the local newspaper. The "living" section of a Sunday newspaper or "local events" section often carries stories about businesses, gardening and local events. Make sure you have a reporter available to cover the opening.
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Select a method of collecting money. Whether you open a greenhouse to the public for show or sale of the plants, there needs to be some way to collect and store the money. Carve out an area near the entrance for this.
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