Seasonal Plant Area Assistant

In the Great Plat, as a carpet under the Glads and Cannas, we normally use pink and red varieties of Dianthus. However on Jekyll's original plan it states that we should use Phlox drummondii. In the past we have found it extremely hard to find this type of phlox available in single colours. It is much more common to buy the seed in a mixed colour packet - I...

**Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, on how we can adjust our garden planting to better suit long, dry spells**: The recent heatwave and ongoing extreme weather is very hard for our garden plants to respond to. Most plants like consistency and are adapted to specific climates, temperatures, topography, soil types and weather types. They respond to circadian...

"To me the sound of summer is the buzz of bees as they happily collect pollen from the plants. I have a real interest in pollinators and make sure that the plant centre stocks plants that encourage bees, butterflies and other insects. **Pollinators are important** Bees pollinate 3/4 of the world's most important crops. Sadly bee numbers have been...

Job Description Seasonal Sales Assistant – Toys R Us – WHSmith – Taunton Join us this festive season at WHSmith and Toys R Us as we bring joy to children and families during the most magical time of the year! Our team is passionate about toys and delivering memorable experiences for everyone who visits our store. Contract Type – Fixed Term...

Regular visitors to Hestercombe may have noticed some hazel structures popping up around the Formal Garden. These are actually our way of staking some of the herbaceous plants that are likely to flop over if not supported. Hazel staking offers an attractive alternative to metal link stakes, plus it is also a lot of fun to do! The hazel (_Corylus avellana_)...

ue to continued growth at OCU, we are looking for an experienced Plant & Transport Supervisor to work across the Taunton area. You will monitor aspects of the Plant & Transport (P&T) operations ensuring the operations maintain the highest standards in quality and safety, you will also ensure all assets are ready and available for allocation, compliance...

**Changing the way people think about waste.** £11.91ph plus potential bonus and shift allowance. 40 hours basic plus 5 at time and a half At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives...

At KFC, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through our finger lickin' good chicken. As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you'll play a crucial role in leading a high-performing team and ensuring that every shift runs smoothly.We're looking for a seasoned leader who can coach and guide their team to deliver the highest standards of...

There has definitely been a change in the weather recently and we are looking forward to our Autumn Events programme. Planting & gardening workshops a-plenty, with Bicton College setting up new courses and our own too with Head Gardener Claire Reid: Confident Gardener Class We will shortly be moving towards our Christmas activities, from skating to Father...

There’s little better than a butterfly fluttering past, a bee buzzing by or a dragonfly darting through when you’re pottering in the garden. You can make those chance encounters more likely by embracing wildlife gardening. Luckily, finding the balance between a wildlife garden and beautiful planting is easier than you might think. Here, we suggest five...

**Administration Assistant** **Job Location: Somerset** **Hours: 21 per week (Flexibility available with working pattern)** **Salary: £21,840 Per Annum based on 35 hours per week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **_Are you _**_motivated, committed and enthusiastic? Do you have excellent communication skills and an ability to deal with people in a...

‘Tis the season to sparkle at Sainsbury’s and make Christmas shine for our customers. It’s our busiest and most magical time of the year so we’re looking for people who love Christmas and food as much as we do! There’s no better time to join our team and help millions of customers prepare for their celebrations and join in the excitement of the...

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team in the Taunton area. As a key member of our facilities management team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical plant.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and hold...

**Head Gardener Claire explains why buying British grown or sustainable flowers is the best way to show love this Valentine's Day**: In the run up to Valentine’s Day, all the supermarkets and petrol stations are full of bouquets of flowers for people to buy their loved ones. However, it’s a fairly recent tradition to buy red roses, as historically in the...

**A 2004 project successfully replanted a unique variety of historic irises on the East Rill borders in Hestercombe's formal gardens ~ and many of them will be sold in the Plant Centre**: - Bruno- Flavescens- Honorabile- Ma mie- Madame Chereau- MonsignorIn 2004, an important project was undertaken at Hestercombe to replant irises on the East Rill, according...

How amazing was Illumina! So great to see the garden in such a different perspective and notice things that had previously been hidden. For example who knew that Erigeron had eyes!!! The whole plant looks really alive in this picture - truly the jewel of Hestercombe. I was amazed at how many people who came to Illumina had never visited the gardens in...

**About us** West Somerset Area Quaker Meeting owns and operates Taunton Quaker Meeting House in Taunton, TA1 4EP. The Meeting House is used by Quakers but its well ordered and equipped rooms are hired by many groups and organisations. We are a supportive employer, and our goal is to make sure Taunton Meeting House is a bright, peaceful, modern and...

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Holiday Season Driver. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering parcels to our customers in Taunton, working closely with our local delivery office.The role involves sorting and gathering mail at the local delivery office, collecting an allocated...

**Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, explains how Hestercombe is fighting ash dieback and trying to protect the future of our woodlands**: Starting this week, and throughout February, our skilled gardening team will be carrying out crucial tree preservation work across the estate, in order to deal with the trees that have sadly succumbed to ash dieback. This...

**Benefits**: - 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels - 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age - 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours - Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps - 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff - Staff Pension - Free parking -...