Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the maintenance and propagation from our rose collection. There is an opportunity for the development of the rose garden, including for the introduction of new plants and cultivars. Castlebank volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together we propagate and grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. This volunteer position would be ideal for an experienced gardener who is enthusiastic about roses and is looking to use their skills and knowledge to help out in the community. The volunteer will work with our Educational Gardener Stuart and fellow volunteers to maintain and develop the rose garden and herbaceous borders in the historic Castlebank Park terraced gardens. Specific tasks and duties: • Leading maintenance of the rose gardens including educating volunteers, dead heading, organic spraying, feeding, pruning etc. • Helping to maintain and develop herbaceous borders • Helping to maintain infrastructure

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate our plant propagation activities to provide our gardens with healthy, pesticide free, organically grown plants and seedlings. Castlebank propagation volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together we propagate and grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. This volunteer position would be ideal for a person looking to gain valuable experience prior to entering a career in horticulture, or for an experienced gardener looking to use their skills to help out in the community. Specific tasks and duties: • Propagating by seed, cuttings, division and transplanting • Watering, fertilising, weeding and plant detailing • Labelling plants for sale • Helping to maintain infrastructure and propagation surrounds Additional Benefits * Learn how to grow a wide range of edible and ornamental plants from seed or cuttings * Meet and work with a social, friendly team with an opportunity to connect with both the Castlebank community and like-minded people * Working outdoors * Access to excess plant stock that we cannot sell to take home and plant in your garden * Attend horticultural and environmental workshops at Castlebank as part of ongoing training  * Gain horticultural/industry experience * Industry placement reference * When we have time we’re happy to give free gardening advice

Are you interested in growing local produce, greening your fingers and learning new skills? Come along to Castlebank Horticultural Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 3pm to join our volunteers in some gardening work. Meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy some fresh air with a cuppa and a chat! Volunteers are welcome to come along for a couple of hours or the full day. All equipment and tools will be provided, just wear some comfy clothes and sensible shoes. All ages welcome, children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent / guardian.