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Help me in my ornamental garden, a plant lover's paradise in rural Wexford, Ireland

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, I'm Rachel, a gardener and writer, looking for help in my flower garden in Wexford, Ireland.

    It would be great for anyone with a love of plants or a desire to learn (full instructions will be given). The garden is in a beautiful rural setting and the nearest town, Bunclody, is about 5km away. We drive there regularly so can bring you in or to the bus stop on the weekend if you want to explore further.

    Our family includes mum, dad, son and partner, daughter and partner and a very friendly cat, Catskidoodles. When not helping, we welcome you to join us in family activities - walks, board games, watching TV or outings. But we're also happy to respect your personal space if you want time for yourself. We are very relaxed and easy going and love to laugh. You will be welcomed as a member of our family. We love to learn about other cultures and hope you will oblige.

    You will have your own room with bed and wifi. The bathroom is shared with other members of the family. You also have access to the washing machine. We make a daily cooked dinner for everyone but, at other times, you will have access to the kitchen where we provide food for you to make yourself breakfast, lunch and snacks. Ask if there's something you love to eat that we don't have and we will surely get it!

    We welcome people from all nationalities and accept male or female applicants. LGBTQ friendly!

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    Salut. Je m'appelle Rachel. Je suis jardinière et écrivaine, et je cherche de l'aide pendant une ou deux semaines dans mon jardin d'un demi hectare à Wexford. Cela conviendrait à une personne qui aime les plantes ou désire apprendre (des instructions complètes seront données). Le jardin est dans un beau cadre rural et la ville la plus proche, Bunclody, est à environ 5 km. Nous y allons régulièrement afin de pouvoir vous amener à l'arrêt de bus le week-end si vous souhaitez explorer plus avant.

    Notre famille est une mère, un père, un fils et partenaire, une fille et partenaire et un chat très sympathique, Catskidoodles. Lorsque vous ne travaillez pas, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour toutes les activités familiales - promenades, jeux de société, regarder la télévision ou faire des sorties. Mais nous sommes également heureux de respecter votre espace personnel si vous voulez du temps pour vous-même. Vous serez accueilli en tant que membre de notre famille.

    Vous aurez votre propre chambre avec lit et wifi. Vous avez avec accès à la machine à laver. La salle de bain est partagée avec d'autres membres de la famille. Nous préparons un dîner tous les jours et vous aurez accès à la cuisine et à la nourriture pour préparer votre petit-déjeuner et votre déjeuner.

    Nous accueillons des personnes de toutes nationalités. Les candidats masculins ou féminins acceptés!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Volunteers can expect to learn about horticultural basics and increase their plant love and appreciation. I have an extensive collection of unusual plants including orchids, carnivorous plants and exotics.
    You will also get a chance to practice English and enjoy Irish family life.

  • Help

    Help

    Weeding, planting, sweeping, potting small plants, dividing plants, pruning, mowing, shredding, shovelling mulch, edging grass, cleaning outside of the house.

    All instruction will be given and I will be on hand, often doing the tasks with you, if you have any questions. I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my horticultural knowledge with you and the exchange of ideas through casual chats, possibly in French or Italian (if such a volunteer comes to stay). Help will vary as tasks arise.
    As the Irish weather is unpredictable, some work may be done in the rain. In very wet weather we may be forced indoors so I may ask you to do some light housework.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room with bed in the main house with some drawer space provided. Shared bathroom. Good Wifi connection. Access to washing machine.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are very rural but, on days off, are happy to give you lifts to the bus stop with direct links to Dublin and Wexford. The Wexford Heritage Centre can be reached by local bus from Wexford Town.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    4 hours a day, 5 days a week, 1-2 week stay

Host ref number: 937875832495

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