"it started with a small set of steps..."
Josh Douglass (class of 2022) runs his own business, JD Plants, in Hevingham. His plants are extremely popular with staff and families in the school community and he is supplying all the plants for the upcoming family learning day on June 11th. We asked him to tell us more about his story to help inspire others to pursue their interests.
When did you start your business?
I started selling plants in 2019, just with a set of steps outside the front of my house. It grew more during lockdown in 2020 and now I have a large stall instead of a small set of steps! The pictures below show how it all started for me.
When did you start your business?
I started selling plants in 2019, just with a set of steps outside the front of my house. It grew more during lockdown in 2020 and now I have a large stall instead of a small set of steps! The pictures below show how it all started for me.
Why did you choose plants?
I chose plants because I have always loved plants ever since I was little. I have always had a passion for gardening and over time it has just kept growing. I started with a small greenhouse to grow my plants on and I have had to get bigger and bigger ones over time because I now grow and sell so many plants.
What has happened to the business over time?
Over time it has grown from a set of steps to a large stall and I now sell online and at festivals and fetes. I have a Facebook page and Instagram account too.
The pictures below show just how much the enterprise has grown over time! JD Plants now has a huge range of plants and supplies.
I chose plants because I have always loved plants ever since I was little. I have always had a passion for gardening and over time it has just kept growing. I started with a small greenhouse to grow my plants on and I have had to get bigger and bigger ones over time because I now grow and sell so many plants.
What has happened to the business over time?
Over time it has grown from a set of steps to a large stall and I now sell online and at festivals and fetes. I have a Facebook page and Instagram account too.
The pictures below show just how much the enterprise has grown over time! JD Plants now has a huge range of plants and supplies.
What are your plans for the future?
I would like to grow even more plants and hopefully one day become a proper garden centre and nursery.
What advice do you have for other young entrepreneurs?
I would say that you should follow your dreams and pursue your goals. It doesn't matter what anyone else says, just go for it. As you can see, things can start off small and become something bigger. Plus it is really fun.
I would like to grow even more plants and hopefully one day become a proper garden centre and nursery.
What advice do you have for other young entrepreneurs?
I would say that you should follow your dreams and pursue your goals. It doesn't matter what anyone else says, just go for it. As you can see, things can start off small and become something bigger. Plus it is really fun.