Lead Gardener: Roses & Display Gardens Team Lead

HeritageLegacyPartnersLLC; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas seeks an experienced Lead Gardener to care for eight-plus acres of display gardens and grounds. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a small gardening team, planning tasks, and ensuring visitor-ready landscapes year-round.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of gardening experience, strong plant-care knowledge, and the ability to train others. Outdoor work in Texas weather is a daily requirement, with lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on gardening or landscape experience.
• Strong plant-care knowledge and seasonal maintenance.
• Experience training or guiding team members preferred.
• Able to explain gardening techniques clearly.
• Basic sprinkler system understanding and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and maintenance of display gardens and grounds.
• Lead day-to-day garden care and presentation with the team.
• Train and demonstrate proper gardening techniques to team members.
• Prune and train roses and heritage varieties.
• Prepare gardens for events and seasonal presentations.

Skills

Hands-on gardening

Landscape management

Team training

Plant care

Outdoor work

Bilingual EN/ES

Physical stamina

Independent teamwork

Garden planning

Education

Horticulture coursework

Master Gardener

Tools

Sprinkler systems knowledge

Job description

Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas seeks an experienced Lead Gardener to care for eight-plus acres of display gardens and grounds. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a small gardening team, planning tasks, and ensuring visitor-ready landscapes year-round.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of gardening experience, strong plant-care knowledge, and the ability to train others. Outdoor work in Texas weather is a daily requirement, with lifting up to 50 pounds.