
Horticulturalist / Gardening Apprentice We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in horticulture and has a proven interest in plants. You will work under our head gardener, maintaining and developing the gardens which are constantly evolving. You will also help with our organic vegetable garden which grows vegetables to serve our restaurant. We have an extensive range of plants and one of the biggest selections in the country so this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to learn! You will learn all aspects of horticulture including propagation. Our well known and award winning gardens have raised over £50,000 for various charities and are open to the public two afternoons per week during the summer. The apprenticeship will be offered in conjunction with Myerscough college and will be 100% work based however you will be required to attend college on occasional days to complete training courses. This is a full time position. Normal hours are 8am-5pm (slightly reduced in the winter due to daylight hours). The position will include some weekend work.
Volunteering
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
Work Experience or placement
A new work experience programme is giving Armed Forces personnel preparing to leave or recently retired from the services the opportunity to explore rewarding careers in the dairy industry. The Armed Forces to Dairy pilot offers service leavers the chance to discover the wide range of opportunities…
Job Vacancy
Looking for flexible work that fits around farming, college, or other commitments? Come and be part of one of the busiest and best livestock auction teams in the country. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable livestock drovers to join the team on sale days at Borderway Mart. 🐑 Duties…
Volunteering
If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental…

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