Overview
Experienced Gardener – Vacancy. A self employed Experienced Gardener is sought on a 4 day week basis to develop skills in a varied 6 acre garden with high specification landscaping, including house facade borders, woodland, swimming pond and kitchen garden.
The garden opens annually for The National Garden Scheme and offers private tours through the Summer Season; it has been featured in BBC Gardeners World in 2023.
Responsibilities
* Maintenance of garden equipment and facilities (mowers, leaf blowers, fences).
* Log stacking, jet washing surfaces, tennis court maintenance, and gutter clearing.
* General hands-on gardening activities across a woodland and kitchen garden setting.
* Support to the Full Time Gardener; contractors are used to assist as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous professional hands-on gardening experience.
* Desirable horticultural qualification and extensive plant knowledge.
* Good all-round practical skills in craft gardening.
* PA1 and PA6 qualifications and a chainsaw certificate would be a bonus.
* Physical fitness appropriate to the garden’s topography.
Employment Details
Self Employed Day Rate of £200 – 4 days a week
Additional Information
The private advert is managed directly by the employer. If you have questions, apply for the job to establish direct communication with the employer. The opportunity is part of a garden with a history of engagement and development, with ongoing training encouraged through day courses and specialist advisors.
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