Job Description

A private estate in Westchester County seeks an experienced gardener to care for its greenhouse, vegetable garden, ornamental plantings, and grounds. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player with strong plant knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to assist with other estate tasks as needed.Responsibilities

• Manage greenhouse care, including watering, propagation, repotting, temperature, ventilation, and seasonal plant protection.
• Plan and maintain vegetable and herb gardens, including seed starting, succession planting, crop rotation, and harvesting.
• Care for ornamental plants through pruning, fertilizing, and mulching; maintain soil health and irrigation and address pests and diseases.
• Perform general grounds maintenance, seasonal cleanup, and other estate tasks as needed.
• Maintain gardening tools, supplies, and records; coordinate with estate staff and contractors and provide clear updates to the owner.

• Minimum four years of professional gardening experience , including greenhouse care and vegetable production.
• Fluent in English and Spanish , with excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of plants, Northeast growing conditions, soil care, pruning, propagation, and pest management.
• Organized, proactive, and detail oriented; able to work independently and contribute as a team player.
• Flexible regarding daily hours, possible weekend work, and changing estate needs.
• Professional, discreet, and dependable, with strong references.
• Able to perform essential gardening duties outdoors in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Private estate experience, horticultural training, and knowledge of organic gardening are preferred.

Please send a résumé, a brief description of your greenhouse and vegetable gardening experience, and professional references to upstategardeners@gmail.com . Photographs or a portfolio of gardens you have maintained are welcome.

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