Fine Gardener

Abigail Gardens is looking to hire an enthusiastic and hard-working individual for the remainder of the 2026 season. Those who meet expectations for the season will be asked to stay on as a permanent member of the team.

Abigail Gardens is a residential gardening service, specializing in containers, annuals, perennials, and fine pruning. We dig, heave, lift, and carry for 8 hours a day, so candidates must be physically active and fit.

We place a high emphasis on staff members ability to think critically, problem solve, and empathize with customers wishes. Our ideal candidate enjoys being very detail-oriented, and doesn’t mind handling a sudden change of plans.

Consider applying if.....

• You want to work on projects that introduce biodiversity and support wildlife
• You want to be part of a small, elite team that values camaraderie, hard work, straightforward communication and a sense of humor
• You want to flex your artistic muscle making decisions about what keeps a garden looking beautiful
• You want to take pride in your work and feel satisfaction at the end of a work day
• You want to take care of fantastic customers who truly appreciate your efforts
• You want to work for bosses who are available, supportive, and set clear expectations
• You want to be part of a larger landscaping movement that rejects chemicals and gas powered tools
• You love being outdoors in all weather and don't mind getting down and dirty

Typical job duties during warmer months include: tending to perennial and annual beds, deadheading, weeding, staking, watering, growing flowers from seed/tuber (such as zinnias, dahlias, sunflowers), and planting and maintaining containers.

Typical job duties during colder months include: pruning woody shrubs (hydrangea, buddleia, boxwood, etc.), cutting back herbaceous perennials, edging beds and spreading mulch.

Staff report to our headquarters each morning and drive work vehicles to all job sites.

At this time, we are only considering applicants who have either a). professional gardening experience b). several years of home/hobby gardening experience or c). farm or other outdoor work experience. Other requirements for crew members include:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• A keen eye that will be able to differentiate between similar plant species
• Working cell phone
• Reliable transportation
• Good driving record
• OK with outdoor plumbing

After working with us for three months, we offer competitive paid time off, matched retirement accounts, and encourage and pay for all employees to become state-certified horticulturists through the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association. Become an expert with us!

We also offer holiday bonuses, paid field trips and conferences, daily paid yoga, daily paid lunch, access to a workplace library, and more.

All applicants must submit a cover letter. If you do not submit a cover letter, you will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21