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ABOUT LINDA

Perhaps owning a nursery was a matter of course for me, as gardening has been a big part of my life from the time I first learned to walk. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, it was my Grandma “Moe” (pronounced “Moo” in Flemish) who first introduced me to the wonders of the garden. Before the dolls became famous, Grandma convinced me that I should look for a new sister, or brother, in the cabbage patch.

By the time I was 10 years old, I had a large cactus collection and when I attended the University of Ghent, it was the Agricultural Engineering and Forestry departments that led me to an MA. In 2005, I added a diploma from Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby BC, to my formal training.

I started Brackenrig Nursery almost 30 years ago. From a small nursery, the company has grown into a large garden centre and garden maintenance company with crew leaders that are knowledgeable and passionate about our customer’s gardens.
When not immersed in the gardening business, I enjoy travelling with my husband, Ted. Even in places like India, the Middle East and Costa Rica, however, my camera keeps focussing on flowers and gardens.

I have three talented daughters, Jessica – PhD candidate Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Erica – Fine Arts Major and computer programmer in Toronto, and Celine – graduate chef, plant crazy and world traveller. They have always been a big part of my business and I am grateful for their love and support.

SOME FUN FACTS
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MEET OUR TEAM
Every year Brackenrig Nursery employs over 25 people.

WE have been using Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance to maintain our property since we purchased it three years ago.  They have always been timely and excellent in the work they have done for us.  Linda Pots the owner has taken a personal interest seeing to it that everything is done properly .  We would highly recommend their services.
Hilda & Bill Line
Boyce Road, Lake Rosseau
We have been using Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance for a long period. We use them for Spring and Fall clean-ups, weekly maintenance as well as annual plantings and shrubbery recommendations.We are very pleased with the work and recommendations. The weekly crew meets all of our expectations—great job, tidy and polite etc. We work with Linda in selecting annual plantings—type, colour and location. Linda always has great suggestions which provide variety from year to year. In addition, Linda comes by on a regular basis and will also make great suggestions for upgrading shrubbery if necessary. The best thing about Brackenrig is they do what they say they will do!
David Leslie
Customers
Brackenrig Nursery employees are 
expert in the many plants they offer and can be extremely helpful in 
making the best choices for their customers. Their maintenance teams 
are efficient, on time always and do a beautiful job.  I recommend them 
highly.
Dirk Soutendijk
Customer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Want to have fun, get sunshine, fresh air and work for a great company…

  • HORTICULTURAL TEAM LEADER
  • GARDENER
  • GREENHOUSE STAFF
  • HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSITION?
Seedlings being watered in the greenhouse

We specialize in high-end garden maintenance and are looking for an experienced team leader to join our team for the upcoming season.
Skills and Qualifications:
• 3-5 years gardening/landscaping experience or currently enrolled in a horticultural program
• Good working knowledge of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
• Able to perform physical work
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Able to take leadership role
• Flexible working hours, including the occasional weekend
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities:
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections on vehicle, tools and equipment and perform the required maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned truck and yard areas
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Communicate with customers and crew members in a polite and courteous manner
• The team leader will be involved in all tasks related to the maintenance of gardens-Spring and Fall clean up, fertilizing, weeding, pruning and dead heading, mulching and amending existing gardens, planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, creating new gardens, grass cutting, natural pest control

Jamie raking Pine needles from garden

We specialize in high-end garden maintenance and are looking for gardeners to join our team for the upcoming season.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Able to perform physical work
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Able to work as part of a team as well as being self-motivated
• Work outdoors in various conditions
• Flexible working hours, including the occasional weekend
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities:
• The gardener will be involved in all tasks related to the maintenance of gardens-Spring and Fall clean up, fertilizing, weeding, pruning and dead heading, mulching and amending existing gardens, planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, creating new gardens, grass cutting, natural pest control
• Help conduct daily inspections on vehicle, tools and equipment and perform the required maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Communicate with customers and crew members in a polite and courteous manner

Custom hanging baskets at the garden centre

The successful candidate will assist the greenhouse manager in a wide variety of tasks, related to the growing and sale of our greenhouse crops and nursery products

Skills and Qualifications:
• Work effectively in a team, as well as independently
• Willing to work weekends
• Good work ethic and positive attitude
• Good plant knowledge
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to perform physical work

Responsibilities:
• Assisting in the seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding of annuals and perennials
• Creation of hanging baskets and planters
• Weeding of shrubs and trees
• Assist in pest monitoring
• Creation of display areas and signage
• Sales to the public of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and related gardening products
• Assist in social media and marketing tasks
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in all working and retail areas
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Communicate with customers and crew members in a polite and courteous manner

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