Landscape Gardener

Part-Time Gardener Wanted
Woman-Run Garden Business

We are a woman-owned garden business seeking a semi-experienced gardener or aspiring estate gardener who enjoys working outdoors year-round and caring for ornamental landscapes and vegetable gardens using organic methods and hand tools, with some equipment use as needed.

This is hands-on, physical work ideal for someone interested in high-quality, private estate-style gardens and thoughtful land stewardship.

Schedule & Commitment

• 2–3 days, up to 6 days per week if interested, every week, year-round
• 8–10 hour workdays, including driving time between properties
• Flexible vacation days with advance notice
• Consistent, reliable schedule (this is not seasonal or on-call work)

Must live within a 30-mile radius of Lyme, CT

What we’re looking for:

• Gardening or landscape experience (professional, estate, or home-based)
• Strong interest or experience in vegetable gardening
• Interest in estate gardening or exposure to private estates / larger ornamental gardens preferred
• Experience with chickens a plus
• Interest in organic, chemical-free practices
• Comfortable using hand tools, with power tools as needed (blowers)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable with:
• Leaf blowing
• Weed whacking
• Lawn mowing (as necessary, not the primary focus)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Additional requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable driving a Sprinter van, pickup truck, and dump truck
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, respectful team
• Spanish or other languages spoken a plus

What we offer:

• Steady, part-time year-round work
• Respectful, supportive woman-run work environment
• Meaningful work focused on sustainability and fine garden care
• Opportunity to develop skills specific to estate-style and vegetable gardening
• Fair pay based on experience

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Aspires to be an estate gardener
• Takes pride in detail-oriented, beautiful gardens
• Enjoys physical outdoor work and learning year-round
• Values working for a small, ethics-driven business

Organic practices
Vegetable & ornamental gardens
Hand tools with some equipment use

To apply:
Please send a brief note describing your relevant experience and interest in estate gardening.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person