Lake Washington Horticulture

Part-Time Gardener Position:  small, Seattle-based, fine-gardening company
specializing in high-end residential work is searching for another gardener. 
Pruning, plant knowledge and identification skills needed  along with being detail oriented, reliable, and having a cheerful disposition. 

Knowledge that professional gardening is your passion required.
 
To apply please send resume to atelievertseattle@gmail.com.  With 
your resume, plus share the following information: your favorite plant, your
 favorite garden and why you love gardening.

We are looking for people that are passionate about lawn care and making lawns look their best. You get to mow and maintain great lawns on beautiful estates. Also, there will be some chances to learn about pruning and construction and install. 

This position requires working knowledge of landscape maintenance. 

Primary Responsibilities: 
1. Perform maintenance duties as directed, including weeding, raking, mowing, mulching, trimming, pruning and other functions as needed using proper techniques to
complete tasks and follow basic instruction.
2. Must be able to operate hand held tools and power equipment properly and in a safe manner.
3. Needs to be familiar with basic installation and application techniques for items such as weed barrier, lawn fertilizer, tree stake/anchors, etc.

Other Expectations:
1. All activities require team efforts to support full customer satisfaction. Coordination with construction, maintenance, subcontractor, and vendor personnel on all projects
is necessary.
 
Please email : Bri Durham : Estate Gardening Supervisor @ Bribug@gmail.comor call 425-999-1692 we have openings please reply ASAP.

This position is great for somebody who wants real experience maintaining high end gardens and estates. Family oriented company. Willing to train the right people in detail pruning, and japanese style pruning. Also, willing to train in compost tea brewing and other such skills. This is an all round great position with room to expand and grow your gardening skills. Needs to be a team player, and willing to work in the rain. Pay based on experience. 

This position requires at least one year of  higher education or certification in landscape maintenance, and at least one year of experience working in the field. Must possess a valid Washington Statedrivers license, and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

Primary Responsibilities: 
1. Perform and/or schedules all necessary landscape maintenance activities, such as pruning, trimming, weeding, blowing.
2. Also responsible for acquiring, storing, maintaining, and inventorying of tools,  equipment.
3. Keeps track of all aspects of the each estates and maintains containers, gardens, and fine detail pruning. 
4. Customer service oriented,responds to all client requests and notifies the client of any changes in scheduling and staying in contact with the supervisor on the status of these
properties.
5. Schedules and performs special services as required, including seasonal annual garden design/installation, party preparation, procurement and installation of specialty plants or garden accents, etc.

Please email : Bri Durham : Estate Gardening Supervisor @ Bribug@gmail.comor call 425-999-1692 we have openings please reply ASAP.

Small landscape maintenance company seeks dependable, motivated, quality minded, experienced individual for PT opportunity.

MININUM 3 YEARS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING, preferable working at hight end estates that require meticulous grooming and attention to detail.
Must have excellent plant knowledge, pruning experience and the ability to run power equipment. 

Please send resume to chrisloesch@comcast.net

Seattle Tilth’s GardenHotline Outreach and Information Intern

Job Description

Brief Position Description
Provide support to the Garden Hotline educators for their outreach events and conduct the inventory and assist with maintenance of our internal WIKI information database.

Brief  Description of the Program
The Garden Hotline’s mission is to educate the public on ways to reduce waste, conserve water and other natural resources and minimize the use of chemicals. We offer individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective and natural. We are funded by Seattle Public Utilities, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Saving Water Partnership. 

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, but can be done for school credit. 

Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week for 5 months with flexible scheduling. 
 
Work  Site:
Work takes place at our office in room 100 of the Good ShepherdCenter at 4649
Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.
 
Supervisor: Garden Hotline Program Coordinator
 
Training Requirements:  Participate in Seattle Tilthvolunteer orientation. 
Learn about administrative systems of Seattle Tilth before working independently on projects. Learn about outreach needs the WIKI database before working independently. 


Responsibilities
§ Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to determine work goals and evaluate
  progress 
§ Organize and prepare outreach supplies for events
§ Create and prepare outreach materials for use in the field; could include laminating
  signs, developing educational poster boards and stuffing mailers with educational materials. 
§ Inventory and catalog our WIKI database
§ Assist with updating information as needed and assigned
§ Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications:  
§ Excellent organization and communication skills.
§ Excellent written communication skills.
§ Previous experience working with WIKI sites a plus.  
§ Proficiency with email, internet and Microsoft applications including Word and Excel. 
§ Ability to follow direction, be self-directed and also work well as a member of a team.
§ Enthusiasm for the mission of Seattle Tilth.
§ A strong interest in non-profit work and community service.  
§ Available weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
 
Benefits
§ Gain non-profit organization, administrative and educational program experience.
§ Develop professional contacts with Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers.
§ Contribute to the organic gardening, local food, educational and environmental
fields.
§ Enjoy working with a team and accomplishing common goals.

 Important Dates and Deadlines for the Outreach & Wiki Internship
§  5 month internship
§ April 27th – October 1st, 2012 
§ Applications due May 4, 2012 
 
Application Process: Please fill out an application on our website:
 http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships
and email an introduction and resume to the Garden Hotline program coordinator,  Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org. 

About Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.  Our programs include community learning gardens, youth garden programming, small farm business development training, our volunteer programs,
classes and workshops, events, a children’s garden program, the Master Composter
program and the Garden Hotline. www.seattletilth.org 

Wholesale nursery with two locations seeks a nursery sales  person.  Candidate must have bachelor degree in horticulture or five years  experience in industry sales.  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, have knowledge of NW native plants and ornamental nursery stock, and have proven sales experience. Sales and marketing duties will include transmitting weekly availability updates, updating online availability, sales from both the large tree and container nursery stock yards, and providing  material proposals for public works jobs. Other duties include inventory, purchasing plant material, purchasing hard goods, and maintaining contacts database. 

Base salary + commission. 

Apply at  hima@himanursery.com

Join over a billion people world-wide to celebrate Earth Day this month!   Please join  volunteers at Juanita Bay Park to celebrate our wondrous planet.  EarthCorps crews and Native Plant Stewards will be leading activities to remove invasive plants and spread woodchip mulch. 

Date: Saturday April 21
Time: 9 a.m. until Noon 
Place:
Juanita Bay Park (2201 Market St., Kirkland).  Directions are given below. Please arrive early to find street parking and allow time for sign-in. The event is popular and parking spaces at the park will fill up fast.
Sponsors: 
Event management funded by The Robidoux Foundation

Coffee donated by Starbucks District 122
 
Suitable for:
Adults, Teens, and Families. Minors under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Youth 14 to 17 years should be accompanied by an adult, or bring a signed waiver form , or a parent/guardian to sign you in. Youth waiver forms can be obtained in advance from the City or EarthCorps websites.
 
Tools: EarthCorps and Kirkland Parks will provide tools and equipment.

Sign up:
Please sign up at the EarthCorps website. Advance sign up is important for planning purposes; however, volunteers who show up on the day are also welcome.
Please contact Chris LaPointe if you have questions about the event, chris@earthcorps.org.

Sustainable Kirkland Information Booth: 
You’ll meet a group of local residents who have come together through their shared interest in making Kirkland a more environmentally friendly place to live. Sustainable Kirkland is the Kirkland Chapter of SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities ALL Over Puget Sound), www.sustainablekirkland.org. 
 
What to Bring 
Sturdy shoes or boots 
Work gloves if you have your own (we also provide them)
Water bottle 
Layers of comfortable clothing 
Rain gear (if needed)
Please try to join us!
 
Sincerely, 
Nona Ganz, Juanita Bay Park Volunteers 
Lisa Pondsmith, WNPS Native Plant Stewards class of 2010
Kim Kuykendall, WNPS Native Plant Stewards class of 2009
Chris LaPointe & Lina Rose, EarthCorps
Sharon Rodman & June Fletcher, Green Kirkland Partnership, Kirkland Parks & Community Services
 
Please consider walking, bicycling, carpooling, or taking the bus

Link for Driving Directions 
Juanita Bay Park (2201 Market St., Kirkland 98033)