There are all kinds of home business ideas that involve using your own back yard. It all depends on its' size and landscape.

Photography: if you have a very scenic piece of land, you could consider Portrait Photography: weddings, schools, families.

Outdoor Weddings: if you have a beautiful yard and home consider building a gazebo or large brick barbeque as focal points.

Large Pond: stock it for fishing.

Miniature Golf Course: for all ages, schools, exercise clubs, businesses.

Riding Lessons: if you have a farm with horses, consider giving riding lessons.

Christmas Tree Farm: plant different types of trees (white pine, spruce, blue spruce, etc) used for the Christmas season: "U-Cut" or Pre-Cut. This would also be a good opportunity to sell your own ceramics, ornaments and decorations you made during the year.

"U-Pick" Garden Patch

Back-Yard Nursery: grow flowers, vegetables for resale to vendors, flower shops, local grocery stores: set up a road-side concession, farmers markets.

Petting Zoo: sheep, goats, dogs, cats: animals considered to be friendly: for pre-schoolers and daycares, elementary school field trips, birthday parties. You may want to consider have a large picnic area with tables nearby for social groups that wish to turn their outing into a day trip.

Animal Shelter or be a Pet Sitter

** Note: Before you begin any business check with your State and Local authorities for licensing, rules and regulations regarding your business choice. Also check with Insurance agencies and be sure you have the proper insurance and liability coverages.