Gardens & Landscape Supervisor - Hands-On Horticulture

Antique Rose Emporium, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance availability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas, seeks a hands-on Gardens & Landscape Supervisor to lead care and presentation of our display gardens, grounds, and outdoor spaces. This role blends practical gardening with team leadership in a dynamic environment.

You will manage planting, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance, while ensuring plant health and readiness for weddings, tours, and events. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and experience in botanical settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience in gardening, landscaping, or public gardens.
• Knowledge of pruning, irrigation, soil and weed management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and work alongside garden staff.
• Oversee display gardens, flower beds, lawns, pathways, and grounds.
• Perform and supervise planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation, pests, weeds, and soil conditions.
• Coordinate garden readiness for weddings, festivals, tours, and events.
• Help maintain a year-round garden and grounds maintenance plan.
• Occasionally serve as Manager/Supervisor on Duty.
• Participate in occasional horticultural programs, tours, or educational content.

Skills

Hands-on horticulture

Leadership/supervisory experience

Irrigation & plant health knowledge

Team organization & prioritization

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in horticulture/landscape design

Job description

• Health insurance availability
• 401(k) retirement plan

The Antique Rose Emporium is seeking a hands-on Gardens & Landscape Supervisor to lead the care and presentation of our display gardens, grounds, and outdoor spaces.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both caring for beautiful gardens and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and work alongside garden staff
• Oversee display gardens, flower beds, lawns, pathways, and grounds
• Perform and supervise planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, and seasonal maintenance
• Monitor plant health, irrigation, pests, weeds, and soil conditions
• Coordinate garden readiness for weddings, festivals, tours, and events
• Help maintain a year-round garden and grounds maintenance plan
• Occasionally serve as Manager/Supervisor on Duty
• Participate in occasional horticultural programs, tours, or educational content

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on horticulture or landscape experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds, public gardens, or a related field
• Knowledge of pruning, irrigation, plant health, soil, weed management, and seasonal plant care
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape design, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute

Experience with botanical gardens, public gardens, estate gardens, arboretums, parks, or high-quality landscape operations is especially desirable.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

This position involves regular outdoor physical work, including planting, weeding, pruning, bending, kneeling, operating landscape equipment, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Must be comfortable working outdoors in Texas weather and available 1–2 weekends per month, with additional coverage during peak spring and fall seasons.

Compensation & Benefits

$45,000–$55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits For Eligible Full-time Employees Include

• Paid time off
• Health insurance availability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Horticultural education and professional development opportunities

About Antique Rose Emporium

Antique Rose Emporium is a destination garden center in Independence, Texas, known for roses, extensive display gardens, horticultural education, and creating memorable garden experiences.

We are looking for someone who loves plants, enjoys physical garden work, takes pride in beautiful spaces, and knows how to lead a team well.

Antique Rose Emporium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.