With formal qualifications in Horticulture and Permaculture, Nicholas shares his expertise widely with local Community Groups, giving him the creative freedom to shape his life and shape the lives of the many children and adults that he teaches.
Since starting the business, he has introduced other products to his portfolio, such as the Bee Mix Seed Bomb, the Fruit Tree and the Wine Barrel, as well as offering Organic Garden Consultations and a newly introduced Tote Bag.
Nicholas’ main source of revenue is school education so when the Coronavirus changed that business model he adapted by supplying online lessons to councils and businesses. With people spending more time at home and doing more gardening he tailored the online content with his Micro Greens growing kit and began conducting workshops. He is currently putting together an online workshop on how to use the micro greens “tins” with a local council and the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.
The Growing Trend was made a reality by hard work, perseverance and a lot of help from its customers and support network. Nicholas acknowledged that his idea needed development and with the help and guidance of the NEIS program, he was able to test the market to find the right pitch. His NEIS provider and the NEIS program gave him support for his business idea and weekly business sessions which gave him the confidence to focus 100% on starting the business.
