A NOVA Horticulture Student recently completed their HRT 297 cooperative education hours with Florence, so she is looking for someone new. If you are interested, contact her directly. See below:
We seek an enthusiastic student who likes plants and working outdoors.
If you are interested in learning about plants, eco friendly sustainable gardening, and want to learn through hands-on experience from an experienced gardener, then please reach out at this email or phone listed below.
The gardening work is in Fairfax, VA. Gardens are extensive, varied and interesting landscaping. Plants include perennial beds, shrub & tree beds, specimen trees, fruit trees and some native woods. All aspects of plant management are covered including propagation. You must have your own transportation.
Student will learn plant identification, plant nutrition, disease identification and control, pruning and trimming, dividing perennials, planting new plants, weeding. Also there’s some grounds maintenance such as leaf removal and moss control. As much as possible we practice sustainable methods.
Pay is commensurate with experience and competitive to the industry. Let’s discuss.
Please reach out and thank you!
Florence Katrivanos
703-615-7092