Now Hiring: Skilled Gardener

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Join Our Team!

We have openings for experienced gardeners for our fine garden maintenance team. Duties will include pruning, hand weeding, hauling and spreading soil amendment and mulch. You will also be expected to work on garden installations which includes excavation, steel edging installation and hauling gravel and rock from time to time.

Fertile Ground Gardens Crew

We are looking for someone with the ability to work independently and a thorough understanding of weed identification, soil health, and pruning techniques.

MUST have reliable transportation, will need to have your own car or truck (bicycle and bus don’t work in this situation).

Please fill out the form on our Careers Page and attach a resume and a cover letter summarizing your landscaping or gardening experience and interests.

Women and LGBQT encouraged to apply. Benefits for full time employees include medical insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, educational opportunities and self-care incentives.

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