Help with our greenhouse and garden projects near Halifax, Canada

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  Description

  We are a working couple with a large garden and greenhouse. We both work from home with occasional days on site or in the office in Halifax.
  We have a separate living quarters for a couple with a lounge area, queen size bed and bathroom. Our kitchen is open for your use during the day. Evening meals together as well.
  John works in the construction industry and is the main gardener and all round handyman. Sharon works with a Buddhist non-profit. She has a daily yoga practice in a separate yoga studio - which can be made available for you.
  We are looking for someone who can help clear the forested area and make paths etc.
  We hope to build a painting studio on the land.
  We have one small quiet dog named Schooner.
  Having a car is a necessity.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn to have fun, be creative, meditate and do yoga if you choose. You will be able to watch the gardens grow, harvest food and cook well.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for help with the garden, weeding, digging, transplanting, creating walkways and mulching. We would love to have help in clearing deadwood in the forested areas. We have some finishing projects to do on the greenhouse and workshop- cedar shingles. Smaller garden projects never end.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Separate Building upstairs from our workshop. There is a large seating area with a TV. A table to eat or work from, a queen Bed and drawers. Bathroom with shower is downstairs. All contained in your space.

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  What else ...

  The Bay of Fundy offers wonderful cold plunges, and walks on the sea floor when the tide is low. Its beautiful. There are many secret places to explore. Blomidon, Halls Harbour, Kingsport, Scots Bay and all the shores along the way. Halifax is 1.5 hrs away. Car is available with conditions.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week