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.
Qualifications:
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.
To ApplyPlease 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.
