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[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

I am looking for a part time job ideally something to do with plants, flowers. I want to check out local nurseries, plant stores etc but i dont know where they are. I know there is one on Mass Ave towards the Arlington line but is there any other close to the square or within 10-15 mins vicinity?

thanks :)

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[ron_newman]

closest one is Ricky's Flower Market in Union Square

[frederic.livejournal.com]

Ricky's in Union Sq., Somerville.

Harvard University's Herbarium.

[reed-davis.livejournal.com]

Pemberton Farm is a market/garden center on Mass Ave in North Cambridge

[fanw.livejournal.com]

You might also look into landscaping. There are some landscaping companies that allow you to get into that sort of stuff.

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

I find most places wont do that because A. Im a girl and B. I want part time. :(

[fanw.livejournal.com]

Huh. The only landscaper I know is a woman. But I really don't know the industry. Well, maybe you'll have better luck with Pemberton Farms.

[ah42.livejournal.com]

I'm a landscaper, and it's definitely not a problem with you being a girl. Usually, two-thirds of our workers are women. The part time bit would be an issue. If you're really hard worker, and either experienced or crave to learn, we might still hire part-time, but that's a big if... and you'd also have to drive to Lincoln, to the various job sites.

If you're interested in getting into landscaping, working at a nursery first is a really good idea because you get familiar with all the plants before you see them in actual use, and you already understand a bit about plants. Also helps to see what sorts of things people buy :)

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

odd most landscaping places i know primarily hired males.

i would LOVE To learn, it seems like hard work but rewarding. I love plants, trees, flowers etc. Hmm in Lincoln far *off to google*

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

its only about 30 mins from me which would be A-ok. I could do more hours, i just dont want to be stuck in a 9-5 job, id like to do outdoorsy stuff and still be able to take care of my house and family. So up to 30 hrs would probably work.

Do you have more info about the company? tia.

[ah42.livejournal.com]

Hmm, it'd actually be more of a 7-7:30am to 3-5pm (as the days vary depending on the work we do, as well as the severity of the weather) if you were full-time. Again, I know he rarely hires part-time people, but it definitely doesn't hurt to ask him. He's a very unique person, and an amazing boss. Emphasise your desire to learn.

This appears to be my boss' most recent ad on Craigslist:

Landscaping Associate

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Reply to: johnvrice@gorgeousgardens.biz (mailto:johnvrice@gorgeousgardens.biz?subject=Landscaping%20Associate)
Date: 2006-03-27, 6:24PM EST


Growing landscaping and gardening company looking for responsible, trainable and energetic individuals who love being outdoors in a fun and learning environment. Duties include cleanups, weeding, edging, mulching, pruning, deadheading, and planting. Must have your own vehicle. Women welcome to apply.

• Job location is metro northwest
  
• Compensation: $12-18hr depending on experience and speed
  
• -- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  
• -- Please, no phone calls about this job!
  
• -- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
  
• -- Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
  

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot. Is it ok if i mention i heard about it from you, or should i just randomly apply as is :)

[ron_newman]

Try Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge (actually, most of it's in Watertown)

[lena-a-mermaid.livejournal.com]

Try the Yellow Pages and look up the category of places you are interested in. If you don't know where the address they list is located, look it up on Expedia or MapQuest.

[poseidons-tearz.livejournal.com]

There's a floral shop up Highland Ave (it's like a ten min walk from davis...forgoet what the name is sorry), they had a help wanted sign up for a while, but don't know if there still loking or not.

and random question...can I use your Icon? I'll give you credit if you made it

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

i love that shop :)

i didnt make it, found it on a random site :)