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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  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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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

  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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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

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