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Wild & May
Wild & May
Discreet, intelligent and professional gardening, business and operational support for gardens, estates, parks and horticultural businesses.
Do you have a garden, estate, park or horticultural business but don't have the time, capacity or expertise to do everything yourself?
Perhaps you need a gardener with additional skills to manage aspects of the garden or staff, or someone who can adapt to changing circumstances?
Do you need someone you can trust to look at issues, complexity and problems and identify solutions?
I am a professional gardener, with formal horticultural training and practical experience, combined with a background in research, investigation, management, planning and problem-solving.
What I do
What I do
- Embedded garden and estate management
Practical garden management where an owner, trustee or organisation needs someone who can both garden and manage the work around the garden.
I can take responsibility for agreed areas of work, combining hands-on horticulture with planning, organisation, team leadership and day-to-day management.
- Retained business and operational support
Ongoing support for horticultural businesses that need help with planning, administration, research, recruitment, policies or organisation.
- Project, interim and urgent work
Short-term support in the event of a particular problem, project or period of change.
How I work
How I work
Every engagement is different. I start by understanding your situation and what it is you need
Initial research, scoping and a site visit. This is followed by a written proposal setting out the work, arrangements and fees
I combine professional gardening, operational, logistical and business support and sound judgement
Where I take responsibility for something, I need the appropriate information, access and authority
My work is evidence-based. Where something falls outside my expertise, I will say so and identify when specialist advice is needed
You can expect discretion, straightforward communication and sensible documentation.
What I can help with
What I can help with
Gardening and practical horticultural work
Managing and maintaining gardens, estates and horticultural spaces
Review, research, investigation and evidence-based recommendations
Establishing structure and systems around an operation
Policies, procedures, risk assessments and maintenance plans
Recruitment, apprenticeships and volunteers
Improving efficiency, capacity and standards
Project, event and activity planning
Stepping in during illness, staff changes, growth or disruption
Working with staff, contractors, volunteers and advisers to put plans into practice.
Experience and expertise
Experience and expertise
I am a trained and experienced gardener, with practical experience of managing and maintaining gardens alongside formal horticultural training
I hold RHS Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, completed the WRAGS programme and have a degree in Countryside Management
Alongside horticulture, my professional background includes research and investigation, complex decision-making, interviewing, project and team leadership, operational management and organisational improvement
This means I can work with the plants and the people, take responsibility for the practical work, lead and coordinate others, identify what needs to be done and organise it effectively
The result is a combination of practical horticulture, management ability, research and independent judgement.
Fees
Fees
Fees are typically £240–£350 per day, depending on the nature, responsibility and complexity of the work
Additional work may be charged separately depending on the circumstances
Travel and other agreed expenses may also apply.
Gardening, garden management and operational support
Sussex, Surrey, Kent
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