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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

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