The place where my OH works shares it's site with a GC - he says that one of the most important attributes needed at the GC is to be observant - to notice when plants need watering before they show it - so many times bedding plants are left in the sun to wilt, or watered whether they need it or not and then get botrytis - the observant staff don't let it happen.
Good luck
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Look at what they concentrate on selling now, and gen up on those as a starter… no point being ignorant on those… or an expert on plants they don't focus on either. Have a FEW " good" ideas of your own where you think that these can add value to the business, but don't be a know it all . Even if they have tried these ideas in the past they should still appreciate that you have thought about the issue and could be a positive asset for the future.
By all means ask about qualifications as this is a sign of how good an employer they are. However, even then you may be expected to do all or most of it in your own time, and perhaps for minimal financial reward. GCs are not in the upper quartile of payers!
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The place where my OH works shares it's site with a GC - he says that one of the most important attributes needed at the GC is to be observant - to notice when plants need watering before they show it - so many times bedding plants are left in the sun to wilt, or watered whether they need it or not and then get botrytis - the observant staff don't let it happen.
Good luck
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Good luck Guy
James
i agree about the neglect of some plants in G C, how many of us have bought a neglected plant just to save its life, ... hopefully.!!
That would be my dream job, good luck
Look at what they concentrate on selling now, and gen up on those as a starter… no point being ignorant on those… or an expert on plants they don't focus on either. Have a FEW " good" ideas of your own where you think that these can add value to the business, but don't be a know it all . Even if they have tried these ideas in the past they should still appreciate that you have thought about the issue and could be a positive asset for the future.
By all means ask about qualifications as this is a sign of how good an employer they are. However, even then you may be expected to do all or most of it in your own time, and perhaps for minimal financial reward. GCs are not in the upper quartile of payers!
Take photos of your own garden and plants. Show them at your interview.
Green gardening fingers crossed for you!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
gab82 if you think the interview went well, it probably went brill. Please let us know when you get confirmation. Best wishes.