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RED BEACH, WHANGAPARAOA -
2020/2021
Lead Gardener.
HIBISCUS COAST RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Having returned to NZ in October 2019 to complete the Spring season I was faced with the first lockdown. I made the choice to stay in NZ and decided to return to work. I secured a position with a progressive company, Bark Ltd in managing their maintenance contract within MetLifeCare's Hibiscus Coast Village. I had a enjoyable productive year and what an absolute pleasure to provide gardens of beauty for the elder residents. A truly stimulating experience for all of us.
GREYTOWN, WAIRARAPA - Circa 2010
Owning My Own Space
ROYAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB 2001-2010
Head Gardener & Tree Specialist
During my tenure, I was in charge of caring for approximately 1400 varied tree species, including heritage-protected trees on this premier Golf Club, a 276-hectare property situated at Heretaunga in Wellington. I solely managed all aspects of tree care reporting directly to the committee. This included pruning, planting, removal & disease control of the complete arboretum. Additionally, I also managed protected heritage stands of native bush, created and maintained planted gardens on the Course, managed existing wetlands and instituted regeneration of new areas. As part of a greater team, I also implemented the design & construction of new areas and features put forward for redevelopment by the committee.
BLOOMFIELD HOTEL UMALAS BALI
This unique boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Umalas. A small hotel with a big personality. Gardens pocket-sized yet concise. Scents, texture and leaves giving the Bali sensations a gorgeous tropical boost.
MONTESSORI CAMPUS CANGGU BALI
A beautiful architectural statement creating fertile spaces of learning. Conceptually the landscape had to follow. Trees to produce food. Plants that are examples of traditional use. Planting, colours & spaces to stimulate growing minds.
UMA WANA PRASTA - CEMPAKA BALI
This premier Villa garden was already established by the time the owners asked for a renovation of the existing plantings. As for many tropical gardens, there was considerable overgrowth with a need to modify the trees allowing more sun in for better plant and lawn health. Once done replanting and using focal pots was all that was required.
"LET THE BEAUTY OF WHAT YOU LOVE be WHAT YOU DO" - RUMI
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