With winter upon us and the bare branches revealed, our gardens still offer a multitude of pleasures – skeletal forms are backlit by the low winter sun; nature creates its own frosty decorations, and the richly clothed evergreens are abundant in bright berries. Take stock of your garden so you’re ready for the start of spring: look at the framework of trees and shrubs and take note of what you’d like to move, and any gaps that need filling. Sowing seed in December can mean you extend your season of harvest – by sowing now and then again in spring, you could potentially enjoy some crops and flowers for longer. At Barnby we have a full complement of Christmas gift ideas in the form of garden sundries; rustic décor and collectibles, stone garden ornaments, pots of all types and sizes, wildlife food, bird food and feeders, local honey, gift vouchers, outdoor footwear, clothing and thermal accessories, plus much more for your home and garden.
We stock real Christmas trees as well as a select few artificial ones and Christmas ornaments, wreath making supplies, and traditional handmade wreathes on a natural moss base.
Plus have a look at our seasonal advice for garden tasks to do now!
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Whatever you are looking for to enhance your outdoor space, we’ve got you covered.
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Garden Centre and Plant Nursery Trainee Wanted!
An opportunity has arisen for a plant nursery traineeship within our Beccles based garden centre. The ideal trainee will have an evident passion for plants, clear enthusiasm to pursue a career in the gardening or horticultural sector, and will be ready to demonstrate the determination, motivation and initiative required to learn all aspects of garden centre and plant nursery operations. No previous experience is required but an active interest in plants and gardening as part of your current lifestyle would be a strong advantage. You may for example, have volunteered in community gardening projects or contributed time and effort into tending an allotment or green space, with an appreciation of the practical skills involved. You will also be someone with good organisational skills, able to follow instructions precisely and to complete given tasks in a prompt and efficient manner.
Responsibilities will include assisting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery – growing of fruit, vegetable and ornamental plants and all aspects of garden retailing to include propagating, potting up, weeding, watering, organising and displaying plants ready for sale, and in time, maintaining areas of the nursery designated to you and communicating effectively with customers. You will be willing to acquire knowledge of plant names, specific plant care, and to gain experience in all areas of plantsmanship as part of your role. You will comply with the core values of the business in providing a high calibre of service to our customers.
Benefits to yourself include training as part of a small, dedicated team in an encouraging work atmosphere, with the satisfaction of gaining a range of transferrable skills, practice and preparation for future opportunities and to provide you with meaningful feedback, developing many options for a career in the gardening and horticultural sector.
This is for a minimum of 6 months, paid position with irregular hours to suit the season. If interested, please contact Darren at dforsterbnc@gmail.com to arrange an informal interview and possible trial session.
This may be the career for you!
CAFE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
Barnby Nursery Gift Vouchers
for use exclusively anywhere within the Nursery
(concessions excluded)
