Sole Gardener

1 week ago

Hereford, United Kingdom Horticruitment UK Ltd Full time

An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener on a beautiful private estate in much sought-after location 7 miles from Hereford. The position would suit an experienced and skilled gardener with an active interest in biodiversity.

The stunning 17th century grade II listed building is surrounded by an interesting and diverse garden containing a Venetian Garden, Mediterranean garden, rose garden, walled garden modelled on an alpine garden with lawns, borders, flower beds and rose bushes.On either side of the 50-meter entrance path to the property are two orchards and a vineyard of about 2.2 acres. The formal gardens are about 3 acres including a vegetable plot, large and small greenhouse and a fruit cage that will need tending to by the successfulapplicant, as will climbing wisteria on the walls of the main house. As part of the wider estate is an arboretum with specimen trees. A previous owner won gold at Chelsea.

This opportunity would suit a gardener who is: creative, reliable, hardworking, a good communicator, genial, flexible and an animal lover.

**SALARY**:£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

**LOCATION**: Hereford

**JOB No**:EC50714

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