Color Display Gardener

Job Description Job Description

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation's oldest and most frequented historical public
gardens, is looking for a new Color Display Gardener. This role maintains the color aspects of the garden
as it relates to annual, perennial, and shrub color. This includes all color displays such as planting beds,
containers, hanging baskets, and special displays.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor and maintain all existing color displays to include planting, weeding, watering, pruning,
  grooming, staking, pinning, vine removal, and identifying insect pest and disease problems for
  treatment
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager throughout the year to define directions in the
  future color displays
• Work closely with volunteers as it relates to the color display function
• Collaborate with the Color Display Manager on visioning and development of the landscape
  gardens
• Promotes the Garden's activities as it relates to the color display function
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned as needed

Who you are:

• You have an Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture or similar field and 1-3+ years'
  experience in horticulture/gardening/nature management. Experience within a public garden a
  plus!
• You're passionate about horticulture and have an in-depth knowledge of horticultural best
  practices, plants, and garden maintenance using horticultural disciplines
• You are a year-round gardener and have the ability to work in all seasons and weather
  conditions to perform activity related to planting and care
• You have a valid driver's license to drive and operate necessary equipment and have the ability
  to do the following: lift 20-50lbs on a regular basis, stand and/or kneel for long periods of time
  to perform gardening tasks, and climb a 12' ladder to perform tasks as needed
• You've got excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to use available
  technology as needed