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About Antique Rose Emporium
For over 40 years, Antique Rose Emporium has been a nationally recognized pioneer in growing and selling own-root roses. Based in Brenham, Texas, our gardens, retail center, and e-commerce division serve customers nationwide with high-quality roses, plants, and gardening products. We are passionate about preserving the beauty of heirloom roses while creating an inspiring customer experience both in-person and online. Our e-commerce team plays a vital role in delivering plants safely and accurately, ensuring every customer receives the same care and attention as if they visited our gardens.
Job Overview
The Gardener is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and presentation of the Antique Rose Emporium’s nearly 9-acre garden center, display gardens, and event venue property. This role ensures the landscape remains healthy, beautiful, and visitor-ready throughout the seasons.
Working closely with the horticulture and nursery teams, the Gardener performs hands-on plant care, landscape maintenance, and garden upkeep to support both the aesthetic experience of our guests and the health of our plants. This role requires strong attention to detail, a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and a passion for maintaining inspiring garden spaces.
Responsibilities
- Maintain garden beds through weeding, pruning, and general plant care
- Assist with planting annuals, perennials, shrubs, and seasonal displays
- Apply mulch, soil amendments, and compost
- Monitor plants for pests, disease, and irrigation needs
- Maintain garden paths, borders, and public spaces
- Assist with seasonal garden projects and improvements
Qualifications
- Prior gardening, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred
- Knowledge of basic plant care practices such as pruning, watering, and weed management
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to perform physical labor including lifting up to 40–50 lbs
- Experience using landscape tools and equipment such as pruners, shovels, trimmers, and mowers
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team at a nationally recognized rose nursery and garden destination.
- Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where customer satisfaction and product excellence are valued.
- Benefits package available.
Applicants who enjoy gardening or have experience growing plants at home are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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