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Private estate seeking an experienced gardener. Part-time, seasonal opportunity suited to a skilled professional gardener with an energetic, positive personality and strong work ethic.   The position is for immediate hire. Hours:  MWF (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Location:  Rye, NH   Responsibilities: Passionate about plants, plant health, and fine gardening as a craft, with a natural eye for quality and detail Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in fine gardening, horticulture Solid plant knowledge and identification skills — ornamental perennials, shrubs, and trees common to New England Confident and practiced hand pruning skills with a thorough understanding of technique and timing Skilled hand pruning of shrubs and trees of all varieties, with proper technique, timing, and an understanding of plant growth habits Applying fertilizers and soil amendments Assisting with new plantings, transplanting, and dividing perennials Planting and maintaining...