Gardener – Houghton Hall

Role

Ever thought of volunteering in an award-winning garden? It’s a great way of engaging with others through your love of horticulture. It’s fun, too, and has many benefits for physical and mental wellbeing. As a Houghton garden volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the finest gardens in England alongside a friendly team of experts. The garden featured recently in Monty Don’s British Gardens TV series, is an RHS Partner Garden and supports the National Garden Scheme.

From tending roses and herbaceous borders to fruit and vegetable production; glasshouse plant care and cultivation and more – the tasks can be light or heavy to suit, the hours are flexible and there are perks to say, “Thank you”.

The garden is part of a charitable trust and is open to the public for several months each year.

Time commitment

Usually a minimum of four weekdays a month.

About the organisation

In 1991, the owner of Houg...