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Blue Iris Gardens

A job opportunity from Kristin Iris Sprangle-

I’m in need of a landscape designer I can outsource some of my design work to, who has knowledge of native plants (deer resistant) and sustainable practices.  Most of my clients reside in Great Falls, McLean, Arlington and Vienna although I’m beginning to expand into other areas of Northern Virginia as well. Continue reading Blue Iris Gardens

Oakton Gardener

Permanent part time gardener needed immediately, up to 20 hours per week seasonal (April to November). We are very flexible with scheduling. 
We have extensive, varied and interesting landscaping in our home in Oakton about half of an acre that includes: perennial beds, shrub & tree beds, specimen trees, a few fruit trees and some natural woods. We have lovingly designed our gardens which are now mature and prefer to give them knowledgeable, tender loving, individualized attention and care.

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Fairfax County Urban Forest Management Division

Duties: Participate in field surveys to collect data pertaining to forest pests such as EAB, spotted lanternfly, and others. Implement forest pest treatment activities in assigned areas including tree injections. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to record the position of forest pests and other natural resources. Participate in activities associated with tree planting. Assess sites to identify planting locations. Plant trees, often with Fairfax County K-12 students. Perform basic tree maintenance to include mulching, watering, and pruning. Continue reading Fairfax County Urban Forest Management Division

U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum

The AOC is accepting applications for a Plant Specialist to serve as a Plant Health Care (PHC) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist and provide leadership for the pest, disease and nutrient management programs with special emphasis on providing innovative approaches to managing the health of the living assets of the Capitol campus. This position is located within the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA), Gardening Division.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/592891900

Gardens Remembered

FINE GARDENING ASSISTANT

Gardens Remembered is seeking a Fine Gardening Assistant. This is an exciting position for someone with a horticultural education and an interest in fine garden care.

 Work alongside our experienced team as we care for and enhance many fine residential gardens in the DC Metro Area.

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