If you would like more information or to apply for any of the above, please email your CV to plants@larchcottage.co.uk
New Vacancies for 2026
Updated 19/03/2026
Current Vacancies:
Head Gardener
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Head Gardener to play a key role in the renowned Larch Cottage Nurseries and award-winning gardens. Must have a good plant knowledge and experience in a similar role. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential!
Larch Cottage Nurseries in the heart of the Eden Valley is host to over 15,000 varieties of plants, the vast majority of which are propagated on-site. We specialise in rare and unusual Shrubs, Perennials, and Climbers, Japanese Acers, Old Fashioned Roses, and slow growing and Dwarf Conifers. For many of these varieties we are the country’s only suppliers as listed in the RHS Bible, The Plantfinder.
As Head Gardener you will be responsible for 2 or 3 assistant gardeners and as a team you will be looking after the Secret Garden which holds borders of lush flower beds, a wildflower meadow, an orchard and lawns with a stream leading down into a small lake with the chapel at its head. In addition, you will also oversee the organic kitchen garden which serves our restaurant for most of the summer.
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Please send your CV to plants@larchcottage,co.uk along with a covering letter as to why you think you are suited to the post and why it appeals to you.
Apprenticeship Opportunities:
Apprentice Chef
We are looking for an apprentice chef to work alongside our existing kitchen team. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a passion for good food. Our menu is based around Mediterranean, vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. We have an organic vegetable garden on site which supplies the restaurant which much of their produce throughout the season.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a real foodie. Excellent sociable hours in a fantastic small team.
Daytime shifts including weekend work.
Apprentice Horticulturalist
We are looking for an apprentice gardener to work alongside our existing nursery and gardening teams. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a passion for plants and horticulture to join our wonderful team.
Daytime shifts including weekend work
If either of the apprenticeship opportunities sound like something you would be interested in please send your CV to plants@larchcottage.co.uk stating which apprenticeship you are applying for, along with a covering letter as to why you think you are suited to the post and why it appeals to you.
Volunteers
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
