Whether you’re looking to help build your experience, more work, or some part-time fun, this part-time gardener position could be exactly what you need! A local Homeowner in Alexandria VA has asked NOVA Horticulture for our help with some work in her garden. If you think this would be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to reach out, because I know the opportunity will go quick!  You could use this for your HRT 297 Cooperative education experience if you still need it!

Part Time Gardener- Alexandria VA

Local Homeowner is looking for a gardener to help maintain their gardens in Alexandria VA

The property is close to the Braddock Rd and King St metros, the bus running between GMU and King St metro, and the NOVA Alexandria Campus.  The garden consists of perennial beds, a dry creek bed, a rain garden, and raised vegetable beds, with a focus on native species.

The scope of work includes cataloguing, transplanting, weeding, digging, thinning, clean up, planning for next year, and other general maintenance tasks.

The homeowner is looking for about 4 to 5 hours per week of help in the garden for the month of October.  With fewer available hours in November and December. They are willing to accommodate the student’s school and other scheduling needs.

Pay will be $25-30/hour and will be paid by check or bank deposit.

Please email the homeowner at carrollca@yahoo.com for more information or to apply for the position. Please include your cell phone number, your major, and when you hope to graduate from NOVA in your email.