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Title

Garden assistant

Organisation

Plantation Villa at Ruxton Farm

Distance from the search postcode

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What you will be doing

Help us grow vegetables and flowers, plus take care of trees already planted for future woodland and orchard.

The garden tasks will vary from composting, digging, weeding, sowing seeds, transplanting, planting out and harvesting. The tree care tasks will include removing grass/weeds from tree tubes and putting mulch around the base of trees.

It can sometimes include dead-heading flowers, cutting vegetation back and leaf clearance.

You will be working with Liz, an experienced grower and wild food expert.

Please bring a water bottle & any snacks needed plus sturdy shoes, old clothes and waterproof jacket/trousers. There is though shelter in the polytunnel/indoors.

Activities

Gardening,Environmental

Skills & Attributes

Conservation, Gardening

Skills Description

An ability to follow guidance and some attention to detail with differentiating between plants/weeds. Physical energy but some tasks are gentle. All guidance will be given.

What is in it for you

An opportunity to learn skills, plant identification, how to grow and take care of trees. Enjoy the outdoors, exercise, fresh air, peace, nature connection, sense of space and freedom. If volunteering over lunchtime, a Sri Lankan lunch - veg curry, rice, dal of different types. Per 2 + hour volunteer session, 1 yoga class, either 8am/5pm. The 5pm class is likely to be closer to the volunteer time.

Time Commitment

Whatever you can manage from 1-5 hours by negotiation. Our requirements/Liz's availability is likely to vary.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Ruxton Farm, King's Caple, Hereford

Postcode (See Google maps below)

HR1 4TX

Directions

Take Laskett Lane from the A49 driving past Laskett Gardens. Continue down long hill to Hoarwithy village, turn left at the T-junction. Take next right, go across River Wye, up hill & take next right. Then first gateway on the right with Plantation Villa sign. There is a daily bus to Kings Caple/Hoarwithy.

Number of volunteers required

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Its mostly outdoors so ok for anyone who can manage grass/perhaps uneven ground (to a limited extent). To access indoors there are steps involved for the staff area and toilet.