Experienced gardener

Job Summary

Advertiser Salary / Rate Posted
Penwarne Estate Neg
16th March 2026
Location Start Date
Cornwall
Type Job Sector
permanent Construction, Property, Housing & FM

This position has arisen due to the upcoming retirement of our Head Gardener of 21 years. Originally planted in the late 19th century, the gardens at Penwarne have been recorded by the Cornwall Gardens Trust and include a large number of specimen trees and plants. A spectacular Spring garden, the owners have been undertaking a programme of renovation, extending the seasonal interest. The grounds include formal gardens and ponds, a walled garden with greenhouse and kitchen garden (@10 acres) woodlands and fields (a further 22 acres). Duties Include : Garden maintenance: regular maintenance of the garden/grounds including lawn care, mowing, weeding, pruning, hedge trimming, fruit and vegetable picking, clearing and maintaining irrigation systems. Plant/Vegetable cultivation: overseeing the planting, management, harvesting and care. Seasonal planning : Manage a seasonal timetable for garden maintenance tasks. Pest and disease control: identifying and managing pests and diseases Equipment…

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