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Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for
maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. As well as the proven ability to schedule, supervise and line-manage assistant gardening staff, you'll need a strong horticultural background encompassing plant knowledge and practical skills at a more senior level" etc. etc. etc. Applications to be received by 4th May. bbc.co.uk/jobs or 0870 333 1330 |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
"Sacha" wrote in message ups.com... In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? Gasp! -- Brian "Fight like the Devil, die like a gentleman." |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Brian Watson wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ups.com... In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? Gasp! Amazing, innit? ;-) A great many years ago, one of the then famous TV gardening presenters came to Jersey to do a programme and part of it was shot at my outlaws garden. We were all there watching for the great man to do his thing. He was one of the real 'sons of the soil' types, down to earth, long-term garden expert etc. There was to be a piece of him planting a shrub in one of the borders and then chatting to my outlaws about their garden. Before the piece was done, we were all absolutely gobsmacked to see a minion walk over, dig what was really quite a small hole and tidily place both shovel and shrub beside it so that the 'star' could simply lower plant into hole on camera! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Indeed. You also wonder about the army of tradespeople and labourers
that must be beavering away on those house-makeover programmes while the presenter stands there with a paintbrush in her hand looking moderately glamorous. |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Martin wrote: On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 06:06:15 +0100, "Brian Watson" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message oups.com... In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? They have a dedicated off-screen team of Garden Gnomes to help them -- There is also advertised what sounds to me a much more interesting job. This is for the Horticultural Researchers Pool . They're looking for people to be contacted when suitable vacancies arise and employment will be of varying lengths and often at short notice. "You'll be required to work across a range of prestigious BBC TWO commissions including Gardener's World and output from the Tatton flower show amonst others. Working with producers and series producers, you'll drive stories, source stunning locations and cast passionate enthusiasts." The applicants will be horticulturally trained and need an excellent knowledge of all aspects of planting and plant history etc. etc. Again it's on their web site and is Ref. 81556 www.bbc.co.uk/jobs I think there are a few urglers who could drop into that 'occasional slot' quite easily. Applications to be in by 4th May. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Janet Baraclough wrote: The message from "Brian Watson" contains these words: "Sacha" wrote in message ups.com... In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? Gasp! If a vacancy comes up for the job of putting mud under Monty's fingernails, please let me know Janet I think that shows admirable restraint, Janet. ;-) -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
"Sacha" wrote in message ups.com... Brian Watson wrote: You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? Gasp! Amazing, innit? ;-) A great many years ago, one of the then famous TV gardening presenters came to Jersey to do a programme and part of it was shot at my outlaws garden. We were all there watching for the great man to do his thing. He was one of the real 'sons of the soil' types, down to earth, long-term garden expert etc. There was to be a piece of him planting a shrub in one of the borders and then chatting to my outlaws about their garden. Before the piece was done, we were all absolutely gobsmacked to see a minion walk over, dig what was really quite a small hole and tidily place both shovel and shrub beside it so that the 'star' could simply lower plant into hole on camera! Quite depressing, really, in both cases. -- Brian |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
"Sacha" wrote in message ps.com... There is also advertised what sounds to me a much more interesting job. This is for the Horticultural Researchers Pool . They're looking for people to be contacted when suitable vacancies arise and employment will be of varying lengths and often at short notice. "You'll be required to work across a range of prestigious BBC TWO commissions including Gardener's World and output from the Tatton flower show amonst others. Working with producers and series producers, you'll drive stories, source stunning locations and cast passionate enthusiasts." The applicants will be horticulturally trained and need an excellent knowledge of all aspects of planting and plant history etc. etc. Again it's on their web site and is Ref. 81556 www.bbc.co.uk/jobs I think there are a few urglers who could drop into that 'occasional slot' quite easily. Applications to be in by 4th May. Now THAT looks like a REAL gardening job with a proper measure of journalism and programme-making too. -- Brian |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Sacha wrote: Brian Watson wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ups.com... In a trade mag. today " Seven months contract. Responsible for maintaining and developing the BBC's flagship garden at Berryfields in Warwickshire, you'll need to balance the demands of a hands-on gardening role with the ability to manage a small off-screen team. You mean the presenters don't really do all the planning and work they pretend to do? Gasp! Amazing, innit? ;-) A great many years ago, one of the then famous TV gardening presenters came to Jersey to do a programme and part of it was shot at my outlaws garden. We were all there watching for the great man to do his thing. He was one of the real 'sons of the soil' types, down to earth, long-term garden expert etc. There was to be a piece of him planting a shrub in one of the borders and then chatting to my outlaws about their garden. Before the piece was done, we were all absolutely gobsmacked to see a minion walk over, dig what was really quite a small hole and tidily place both shovel and shrub beside it so that the 'star' could simply lower plant into hole on camera! that is not fair; who was it?? Please please. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Please please.
Not on your life. ;-) :-)) I know 'just' what you mean. We had an International Entertainment Artist in the next Stateroom to ours on our recent cruise and it would be very unethical to state a name and the content of our conversations. Of course 'some people' would name drop, but sorry, having met very many famous people in my time, that is not my cup of tea :-)) Mike -- ------------------------------------------------ Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rnshipmates.co.uk International Festival of the Sea 28th June - 1st July 2007 |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
OK then.
We now have some so called gardening presenters and a head gardener ?? As a head gardener nowadays is a suit and tie job. So who actually does all the work. Where do all the gardeners come from, is there an agency for contract gardeners, or is the whole job put out to contract ?? Now THAT looks like a REAL gardening job with a proper measure of journalism and programme-making too. |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
OK they have advertised for a head gardener, do they also advertise
for the team. IRL, Head gardeners and their team. Janet |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
Janet Baraclough wrote: The message from Mr Big contains these words: OK then. We now have some so called gardening presenters and a head gardener ?? As a head gardener nowadays is a suit and tie job. It isn't. Head gardeners I know (real life, not media) wear jeans (both sexes). So who actually does all the work. IRL, Head gardeners and their team. I was looking at the Abbey Gardens site yesterday and saw that while Mike Nelhams who is the Curator of the garden does many lecture tours, as we knew, so does the Head Gardener *and* the Propagator does cruise lectures. Obviously, these can be jobs with both more interest and more lucrative interest than many of us had realised! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Head Gardener for Gardener's World wanted
IRL, Head gardeners and their team. I was looking at the Abbey Gardens site yesterday and saw that while Mike Nelhams who is the Curator of the garden does many lecture tours, as we knew, so does the Head Gardener *and* the Propagator does cruise lectures. Obviously, these can be jobs with both more interest and more lucrative interest than many of us had realised! -- Sacha During the various different legs of our Cruise Around the World on Aurora during January, February and March this year, we had many Gerden themed lectures by guest speakers ranging from the Gardens at Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens and talks on Flower growing for display amongst others. Each of the five legs, Southampton to San Fransisco, San Francisco to Sydney, Sydney to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Mumbai and Mumbai to Southampton had a different set of Theme Lectures and Star Entertainers and Cabaret Stars, one of which had the State Rom next to ours:-)) Anyone never having been cruising, it is strongly recommended as these artists/lectures are travelling with you and are available for a 'friendly chat'. And if you are into painting and photography, there are lessons/instruction on these themes as well. Want to get your garden water colour painting up to perfection? Take a long cruise :-)) Always well attended. Mike -- ------------------------------------------------ Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rnshipmates.co.uk International Festival of the Sea 28th June - 1st July 2007 |
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