Have you ever dreamed of becoming a garden designer or opening a landscape business? If so, you might consider Love Albrecht Howard’s experience and wisdom before seeking out clients. This free lecture and book signing will take place Sunday, November 14, from 2 – 3:30 at the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain.
With humor and astuteness, Love will present some key points to direct you towards a successful start, including acquiring horticultural know-how, planning a business strategy, determining your fee structure, and communicating with clients. Current design practitioners may also glean helpful information.
Love is the author of the recently released Timber Press book, So You Want to Be a Garden Designer: How to Get Started, Grow, and Thrive in the Landscape Design Business. Copies of the book will be available for purchase (cash and checks only, payable to the author) at the event. Phone 617-384-5277, or email adulted@arnarb.harvard.edu for more information.
