Thinking about a Gardening Career Survey

Thinking about working in, or studying for the garden industry? Tell us more...

The Australian Garden Council is working to improve career paths in the gardening industry. We would love to know how it's working out for you. This very short survey takes only a few minutes to complete. Thank you so much for taking part.

Please tell us about your own experiences. All responses are anonymous.

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* 1. What is your current occupation?

Student - High school

Student - University, TAFE, College

Employed

Home-based carer

Unemployed

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How did you first get interested in gardening? Select one response that most closely matches your own.

I like being outdoors

Love of nature/concern for the environment

Influenced by teachers, parents, friends

Visiting gardens, garden shows

Watching TV

Social media (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, Facebook etc.)

Gardening at home

Gardening at school

Work experience, volunteering, previous employment

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What attracts you to a gardening career? Select one response from the following list that most closely matches your own

I want an outside job in the fresh air

I want to work with plants, gardens, landscapes, the environment

Being in horticulture is a family tradition/expectation

I want to have my own business

Potential income and financial security

I want a change from my current work

Gardening offers part time and flexible work around my other commitments

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How clear and confident are you about starting a career in gardening?

Very clear and confident

Reasonably clear but need some guidance

Not very sure – need significant guidance

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* 5. Which of the following have helped you decide on a career direction? (Tick all that apply)

Talking to teachers/careers advisers

Talking to parents/family members

Talking to a professional gardener

Attending garden shows & clubs

Attending career expos

Media – TV, radio, magazines etc.

Social media (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, Facebook etc.)

Websites

Formal studies – garden classes/training

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to say

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* 7. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

I identify my gender as (please specify):

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* 8. Where do you live?

NSW

VIC

QLD

TAS

ACT

Prefer not to say

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* 9. Would you be willing to participate in further research about gardening?

Yes